THE North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) has announced 24/7 access to general practice services at the St Joseph Enhanced Health Centre. In a media release on December 3, the NCRHA said the new hours of operation took effect from December 1 and the change is expected to significantly reduce the burden to provide healthcare at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC).

It said, "This major expansion ensures that individuals and families can receive timely medical attention, outside of traditional business hours of operation. The extended hours will provide significant benefits to the NCRHA catchment area and to the wider national community, particularly parents and relatives balancing work, school, and family responsibilities that are unable to visit facilities during the previously stipulated hours.

"With this new schedule, members of the public can now access care at any hour. Patients can expect improved convenience, reduced delays, and shorter waiting times as the NCRHA strengthens and expands its capacity to provide premium community health services."