Black Rock,
St. Michael
Sir Branford Taitt
On November 27th 1978 the Black Rock Polyclinic opened on the grounds of the Psychiatric Hospital. It was later relocated to its current site and officially opened on March 2nd 1994.
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On November 12th 2011 it was renamed the Branford Taitt Polyclinic after the longest serving Minister of Health in Barbados.
The Environmental Health department has the responsibility of the protection of the island’s health through a variety of preventative measures and strategies including:
The Randal Phillips Polyclinic is part of the system of publicly funded primary health care facilities in Barbados. The catchment area consists of both rural and urban districts in Christ Church, a portion of St Philip and a portion of St Michael.
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Our Aim
To assist customers (whether individuals, families and community groups) to attain and maintain an optimal level of functioning in order to achieve self reliance.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing care to our customers through the provision of healthcare services, health education, community participation and enhancement of the environment.
OPENING HOURS: 8.30 A.M. TO 4.30 P.M.; URGENT CARE SERVICE: 4.30 P.M. TO 6.30 P.M.
Routine Inspections
Inspection and Licensing of Businesses
Night Vending
Investigation of Communicable Diseases
Waste Management
Potable Water Quality Management
Recreational Water Quality Management
Institutional Sanitation
Farm Sanitation
Health Promotion
Labour Force Services
Environmental Sanitation
