Barraba Medical Centre update

Further details and information in relation to the reopening of the Barraba Medical Centre have been provided by the BCN team.

The reestablishment of the medical practice on a part time basis would not have been possible without the generosity of people within our community. Without this community spirit the future of the medical practice would have been uncertain. There are many people who have worked and contributed to the return of Dr Hein. These include some individuals and local community organisations but a special mention to David Kelly and Paul Kavanagh for the countless hours they have put in to draw together all the stakeholders to ensure this can happen. It’s not easy to work through the details and get agreement across so many organisations and individuals, including Hunter New England Health, the Primary Health Network and Tamworth Regional Council.

Thank you to Doctor Wearne for providing medical services over the last few months.

Our understanding is that locum services will be forthcoming so that Dr Hein can get some time off.

The Barraba Medical Service will still bulk bill all patients, Dr Hein will have VMO rights at the Barraba Hospital and will visit Garvin House residents. The surgery will again have a Practice Nurse and 3 permanent office staff.