Second rapid intervention health unit for Palma

The health centres which are covered are, in addition to S’Escorxador, Arquitecte Bennàssar, Rafal Nou, Camp Redó, Son Cladera, Son Rutllan, Son Gotleu, Pere Garau, Escola Graduada, Son Ferriol, Playa de Palma, Coll d’en Rebassa, Emili Darder, Santa Catalina, Valldargent, Son Pisà, Casa del Mar, Son Serra and Sant Agustí.

With the addition of this unit, strain on medical staff at health centres is lifted as they do not have to leave their scheduled appointments and activities. As such, therefore, the unit improves the work of health professionals and cuts waiting times for urgent home care. The unit is co-ordinated between the Majorca Primary Care and the SAMU-061 ambulance service.

These units are also serving to boost medical attention during the afternoons. Since the start of this month, health centres across the Balearics have been open during the afternoons, and the move has proved positive with medical staff and patients.