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Hyperbaric Facilities
The English Diving
Emergency
Hotline is +44 (0)7831 151523 (24 hrs in emergency).
That is the Royal Navy at
Alverstoke, Gosport who will advise and pass to the nearest acute
treatment
unit if necessary.
Emergency Hyperbaric Treatment in Scotland
At sea, call Coastguard on VHF Channel 16
The
Scottish Diving Hotline is 0845 408 6008 stating that the call is
a Diving Emergency.
This NHS service is based in Aberdeen and co-ordinates the treatment of Diving Emergencies throughout Scotland. The service currently has chambers in Aberdeen, Dunstaffnage (near Oban), Millport (Cumbrae) and Stromness (Orkney). Information about the National Health Service provision for diving-related illness in Scotland is at http://www.sdm.scot.nhs.uk/index.htm
Aberdeen
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25
2ZB
Scotland, UK
Telephone: 0845 408 6008 - ask for hyperbaric consultant
Web: www.hyperchamber.com
e-mail: sdm@hyperchamber.com
Head of Service: Dr S Watt
Dunstaffnage (Oban)
Dunstaffnage Marine
Laboratory
Dunbeg, OBAN, PA37 1QA
Contact via Coastguard or Aberdeen
Located near Oban, on the West Coast of Scotland, this chamber is operated by the Scottish Association for Marine Science
Medical Support: Dr C M
Wilson and Dr M Boyle
Operational Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Web: http://www.sams.ac.uk/commercial/srsl/diving/diving.htm
Millport (Cumbrae)
Millport Hyperbaric
Unit
University Marine Biological Station
Millport, Isle of
Cumbrae
Scotland KA28 0EG
Contact via Coastguard or Aberdeen
Operational: 24 hours, 7
days a week
Medical Director: Dr J Bryson
Orkney Hyperbaric Unit,
Old Academy
Back Road, Stromness, Orkney
Contact via Coastguard or Aberdeen
e-mail: icit@demon.co.uk
Medical Support: Dr A
Trevitt
Operational: 24 hours a days, 7 days a week
Wirral
North West Emergency Recompresion Unit
Murrayfield Hospital
Holmwood Drive
Thingwall
Wirral L61 1AU
24 hr telephone no: +44 (0)151 648 8000FAX. 0151-648-8080
E-MAIL. dr.mark.forrest@hyperbaric-medicine.co.uk
Medical Director: Dr. John Harrison
Chairman of the British Hyperbaric Association
Units at Kishorn, Fort William complete hyperbaric services for the West Coast of Scotland. These are not part of the NHS.
Poole
PlymouthAtlantic Enterprise UK Ltd
7 Parkstone Road,
Poole, Dorset UK, BH15 2NN
Tel: 01202 678278
FAX: 01202 678478
24 hour pager: 07770 – 4 - 23637
07770 – 4 - BENDS
Medical Directors: Dr D F McCann
Dr G W Roberts
S. Phillips
Manager
Website: www.atlanticenterprise.com
Email: help@atlanticenterprise.com
Diving Diseases Research Centre
Hyperbaric Medical Centre
Tamar Science Park
Research Way
Plymouth
PL6 8BU
Tel +44(0)1752 209999 Fax +44(0)1752 209115
Dr. P.J. Bryson
enquiries@ddrc.org
http://www.ddrc.orgPaul Dart
Training Officer
E-mail : paul.dart@ddrc.orgThe Diving Diseases Research Centre is a Registered Charity (No. 279652)
The Diving Diseases Research Centre
A charity achieving excellence through:
• innovative research into diving and hyperbaric environments,
• high quality services to the NHS,
• comprehensive support and training for the diving community.
Gosport/Cosham
| Name of Chamber: | Centre for Defence Hyperbaric Medicine |
| Address: | Royal Hospital Haslar Queen Alexandra Hospital |
| Principal Medical Director: | Dr M Glover |
| Daytime Telephone No: | 02392 762970 02392 762973(fax) |
| Emergency Telephone No: | 07831 151523 |
| 24 Hour Cover: | Yes |
| Chamber Proximity to Supporting Hospital: | On Site |
| Name and Address of Supporting Hospital: | Royal Hospital Haslar Queen Alexandra Hospital |
| Chamber Proximity to Helicopter Winch Point: | 400 yards 1 mile |
| Time to Mobilise Chamber: | 20 minutes maximum 30 minutes maximum |
Category of Chamber: |
Category 1 |
| Responsible Health Authority or Trust: | Government Agency Owned |
| Web Site: | http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.3778 |
Isle of Man.
NorfolkDepartment of Hyperbaric Medicine
Fire Headquarters,
Isle of Man.
Tel: 01624626394
Fax: 01624670289
Help line: 01624673333
E-mail: hyperbaric@enterprise.net
24 hour mixed gas Pressure transfer
McIver Hyperbaric Unit
LondonCategory I unit sited at:
James Paget Healthcare NHS Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston-on-sea
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk NR31 6LA
UKTel: +44 (0)1493 452452 (24 hr emergency line for
the Accident and Emergency Dept where the Hyperbaric
Coordinator is sited)Clinical Director: Dr T Pace
Deputy Clinical Director: Dr AP Colvin, Immediate Past Chairman, British Hyperbaric Association
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 414164 (24 hr Hyperbaric Emergency Line)
LONDONCapital Hyperbarics
Highgate Hospital
17-19 View Road
Highgate
London
N6 4DJ
Tel: 020 8347 3883
Fax: 020 8347 3884
24 hour pager:
07767 – 348464
07767 – DIVING
Medical Directors:
Dr D F McCann
Dr G W Roberts
S. Phillips
Manager
Website: www.capitalhyperbarics.com
Email: help@capitalhyperbarics.com
London Hyperbaric Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
Leytonstone
LONDON
E11 1NR
Large Mixed Gas multiplace chamber 10 patients maximum capacity
Intensive care capability
Medical director
Dr Steve Harrison FRCS
24 hr contact numbers 077 36898066
077 40251635
Day contact +44 (0)208 539 1222
London
The London Diving Chamber
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
60 Grove End Rd
St Johns Wood
London
NW8 9NH
DR JULES EDEN
HSE DIVING DOCTOR
SPORT DIVING DOCTOR
HYPERBARIC PHYSICIAN
Phone
GP and Diving Clinic 0207 806 4028
www.e-med.co.uk
doctor@e-med.co.uk
Shetland
Shetland Hyperbaric Unit
C&R Diving Ltd., Sella Ness Industrial Estate, Graven, Mossbank,Shetland, ZE2 9QR
crdiving@zetnet.co.uk
Medical Support: Dr G. Freshwater
Operational Hours: 24 hours a days, 7 days a week
Treatment: Facility capable of treating mild DCI Tables: US 6
BS-AC
Medical Referees
Medical
Referrees, UK Sport Diving Committee
Physicians
Paul R. Blewett, MSc CBiol
Nethermoor Derbeth, Kingswells
Aberdeenshire ABI 8SD U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1224 770355
Fax (44 ) 1224 773486
pblewett@uk.b-r.com
Jonathan R. Broome, M.B.B.S.
3 Ellachie Gardens Alverstoke
Gosport,Hampshire P012 2DS U.K
J. Bryson, M.B.,Ch.B. DCH
The Hyperbaric Medical Centre
(DDRC Plymouth)
Derriford Plymouth, Devon PL6 8BQ U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1752 209999
Fax (44 ) 1752 209115
100410.3646@compuserve.com
Andrew P. Colvin, MBCHB
North Sea Medical Ctr.
3 Lowestoft Road Gorleston
Great Yarmouth NR31 6SG U.K.
Ph (44 ) 01493414141
Fax (44 ) 01493-656253
Nicholas K. Cooper, FRCSED
SO1 Health
Medical Branch
HQ Land, Erskine Barracks Wilton,
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 OAG U.K.
Fax (44 ) 1722 433768
DR JULES EDEN
HSE DIVING DOCTOR
SPORT DIVING DOCTOR
HYPERBARIC PHYSICIAN
located at
The London Diving Chamber
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
60 Grove End Rd
St Johns Wood
London
NW8 9NH
Phone
GP and Diving Clinic 0207 806 4028
www.e-med.co.uk
doctor@e-med.co.uk
Dr. Patrick Farrell BSc mb bs MRCGP AFOM
Townsend House
Seaton
Devon
01297 20616
Diving experience
UKSDMC medical committee member
UKSDMC referee
HSE AMED
Member BTS diving committee that produced recent guidlines
Dr. Dominic M Gonzalez
2/2 51Clouston Street
GLASGOW G20 8QP
Tel: 0141 945 0836
Mobile: 07989 408848
Email: dominic.gonzalez@virgin.net
*UKSDMC and HSE approved diving examiner.
Martin R. Hamilton-Farrell, MRCP, FRCA
Whipps Cross Hospital
Hyperbaric Unit
Leytonstone, London El I U.K.
Ph (44 ) 181 535 6665
Fax (44 ) 181 535 6506
mrhf@dircom.co.uk
Dr John Harrison
North West Emergency Recompresion Unit
Murrayfield Hospital
Holmwood Drive
Thingwall
Wirral L61 1AU
24 hr telephone no: +44 (0)151 648 8000
William R. Harvey, MB, ChB
Treliske Hospital, Dept. of Anaes
Truro, Comwall TR I I YS U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1872 274242
Angus E. Hickish, MBBS
New Medical Centre
Ringwood Rd.
Christchurch, Dorset BH2 8AD U.K.
Ph (44 ) 01 425 672857
Fax (44 ) 01 425 674421
106533.3272@compuserve.com
Phillip D. Hunt, M.D.,FACEP
58 Monckton Road
Gosport,Hants,P012 2BQ U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1705-768021
Fax (44 ) 1705-504823
76021.3122@compuserve.com
Philip B. James, M,B., Ch.B., Ph
Wolfson Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
Ninewells Hosp. & Med. School
University of Dundee
Dundee DDI 9SY U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1382 632080
Fax (44 ) 1382 644197
Colin Jones, BM
Medical Centre
Fort Bovisand
Plymouth Devon PL9 OAB U.K.
Ph (44 ) 01752-48150
Fax (44 ) 01752484113
cjones@medic.co.uk
Vera Lintelmann, M.B.,B.S.
Fl.5, Marine Court Marine Parade
Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BG U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1227 770791
106120.203@compuserve.com
Dr Des McCann
Poole Hyperbaric Centre,
7 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset
Telephone 01202 678278
DMcCann3@compuserve.com
*Dr NKI McIver
North Sea Medical Centre
Terminal Building
Norwich International Airport
Amsterdam Way
Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6JA
Tel. (NSMC Gorleston): +44 (0)1493 414111
Fax: +44 (0)1493 656253
E-mail: nickmciver@cs.com
*Mr W D McNicoll FRCS DLO (ENT)
Nottingham.
He was in the Navy and still sees many divers.
Private consulting rooms is 01623 24137. Park Hospital 0115 967 0670
Kings Mill Centre 01623 622515
extension 3769.
Carl R. Moen, MD
Langlands, Alfred St.
Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7BG U.K.
Ph (44 ) 619 234 2805
Fax (44 ) 619 234 2142
Dr. Tom Pace
North Sea Medical Center
3 Lowestoft Road Gorleston
Gr. Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 U.K.
Capt. R. R. Pearson, RN
15 Bell Hill Ridge
Petersfield, Hants GU32 2DZ U.K.
ramsaypearson@compuserve.com
Andrew Pitkin, MBBS, MRCP
Institute of Naval Medicine
Alverstoke, Gosport
Hampshire POI22DL U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1705 768026
Fax (44 ) 1705 504823
apitkin@cix.compulink.co.uk
N. Ramanathan, BSc,MBBS,FRCS,F
"Narayana" 23
Pincroft Wood New Barn
Longfield, Kent DA3 7HB U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1474 706473
Fax (44 ) 1474 709303
Gerard W. Roberts, MB, Ch.B.
14, Eaton Road
Branksome Park
Poole, Dorset BHI36DG U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1202 741345
Fax (44 ) 1202 739794
fk12@dial.pipex.com
John Shepard, MBBS
Moorfield House, Moorfields
Moorhaven, Ivybridge
Devon PL21 OXQ U.K.
Ph (44 ) 01752 209999
Fax (44 ) 01752 209115
JShepard@aol.com
Ian Sibley-Calder, MBBS
Westfield, Westwood Ave
Homsea EastYorkshire HIJ18 IEE U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1964-532212
Fax (44 ) 1964-535007
SibleyCalder@compuserve.com
Guy T. Smith, B.Sc.,M.B.B.S.
27 Murray Road
Ealing, London W5 4XR U.K.
Ph (44 ) 0181 847 0986
Murray J, Spittal, M.D.
The Princess Mary's Hospital
Anaesthetic Department
RAF Akrotiri
BFPO 57 U.K.
murray@cytanet.com
Ruth Stephenson, MBCHB, FRCA
83 Fountain Hall Rd.
AberdeenABI24EA U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1224 681818
Fax (44 ) 1224 662990
r.n.stephenson@abdn.ac.uk
Dr. J.J. W. Sykes
24 Bury Road
Alverstoke Gosport U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1705 724592
Iwan R. Thomas, TD, MSc, MB,
Crinnis House, Le Bois
Layer de la Have Colchester
Essex C02 OEX U.K.
Ph (44 ) 1206 788080
Fax (44 ) 1206 788084
Prof Dennis N. Waider, MD ChM
21 Osbaideston Gardens
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 4JE U.K.
Stephen Watt, M.B.,B.S.
University of Aberdeen
D.E.O.M. Univ Medical School Foresthill
Aberdeen AB9 2ZD U K
Ph (44 ) 1224 661818 x52459
Fax (44 ) 1224 662990
sj.watt@abdn.ac.uk