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Medication  concerns

Alternatives or dosage queries reissues or requests for medicine you have had before will be dealt with by the Practice Pharmacist. We have a Pharmacist in Practice on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Practice Essential Training Closure Dates

Then surgery will be closed for essential staff training from 1pm-6pm on the following days. Please note these dates are subject to change.

> Thursday 6 June 2024

For medical emergencies call The Out of Hours Doctors on 028 9182 2344.

In an emergency please ring 999

Please note that some of the listed dates may still have special clinics running however the phones will be diverted to the Out of hours doctors. 

Bank Holiday closure dates for 2024-2025

Mon 1 AprilEaster Monday
Tue 2 AprilEaster Tuesday
Mon 6 MayEarly May Bank Holiday
Mon 26 MayLate May Bank Holiday
Fri 12 JulyLocal holiday
Mon 26 AugustSummer Bank Holiday
Wed 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Thu 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Wed 1 JanuaryNew Years Day
Mon 17 MarchSt Patricks Day

Please ensure you order your repeat prescription in good time, to ensure you do not run out of your medicines when the Surgery is closed.

Pharmacy Nominations

We would ask patients to nominate a pharmacy to collect your script.  Nomination forms are available at reception. Only ONE pharmacy can be nominated and ONE form per patient. If circumstances change you must complete a new form and advise the surgery at your earliest convenience.

When you nominate a pharmacy only you - the patient - or the pharmacy can collect your prescriptions. No other relative or friend can collect your prescriptions.

PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY – EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

What Happens At?     The NI Public Health Agency has produced educational videos to answer patient questions regarding “What Happens At” Breast Screening; Cervical Screening and Bowel Screening clinics. Please check “Further Information” for more details.

CHOOSE WELL CAMPAIGN – HOW TO USE YOUR HEALTH SERVICE

There are a range of healthcare services available to help you find the right expert care to meet your needs. Picking the service most appropriate to your symptoms means you get the right treatment in the right place - for further information check out  www.nidirect.gov.uk/choosewell

Is your medicine cabinet fit for winter?

WINTER CABINET.pdf 

Should I use the Minor Ailment Scheme?

Minor Ailments Scheme.pdf

Do I need an antibiotic? I_dont_cure_the_cold_antibiotic_leaflet.pdf

Does my child need an antibiotic? Does_my_child_need_an_antibiotic_leaflet.pdf 

 

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