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Welcome to our website which we hope you will find both useful and informative.
Week Commencing 26th July 2021. The practice is operating an emergency service only due to low staffing levels. We would urge patients not to contact or attend the practice unless you have a genuine medical emergency. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your co-operation while we navigate the practice with minimal staff.
From 22nd March 2021, two new Senior Mental Health Practitioners (Maria Watters & Annemarie Jackson) will be joing our team and offering consultations to our patients. Please ask our reception staff / care navigators for further details?
The practice is currently hosting 2nd dose vaccination clinics on Thursday and Friday afternoons. On these days the practice will be operating an emergency only service and we apologise for the inconvenience that this may cause.
Vaccination is the most important thing you can do to protect your community against serious illnesses. When enough people get vaccinated, it’s harder for a disease to spread to those who can’t have vaccines.
We know many people are interested in the COVID-19 vaccination and we urge you not to contact the practice and to follow the link below to book a vaccination online.
An online booking form for COVID-19 vaccinations to be given outside the practice (multiple sites) has now been set up. At present all adults age 18 years or older can book a vaccination appointment online. You will need your H&C number which can be found on your medical card and other clincial documents eg: hospital letters. If you do not have access to your H&C number, click any of the following links for instructions on how to obtain it:
If you do not have access to the internet you can telephone 0300 200 7813.
Some local pharmacies are also offering the vaccination to those age 40 years and over. Check this map to see what pharmacies in your area are offering the vaccine?
Community transport is available with free wheelchair friendly and covid safe transport to and from your vaccination appointment. To book transport please telephone 028 302 65635 or email bg.nmct@gmail.com
From 06.05.2021 the vaccine will be available to household contacts of severely immunocompromised or clinically extremely vulnerable patients. This can be booked online (refer to online booking form above). The original shielding letter will be needed as proof of entitlement and the addresses of the patient and the household contact much match.
During the pandemic we are recommending that our hypertensive patients purchase a home BP monitor. Details of Hypertension Management during COVID-19 can be found on our Covid-19 Information page.
From Monday 30th November 2020, patients who feel they need to attend Daisy Hill or Craigavon Area Emergency Departments (A&E), or South Tyrone Minor Injuries Unit are being asked to "PHONE FIRST". This service is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm. The telephone number is 0300 123 3111. You can also use the Interpreter Now App. Further information about this service.
Our appointment telephone lines will now open daily from 8am - 12pm. We advise patients to telephone as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are a teaching practice and there will be medical students present during calls and consultatons. If you do not consent to a student being present please inform a member of staff.
Our practice has teamed up with Medlink and will be using their services to help manage our patient care during the Pandemic. We will send a text or letter with an online form for patients to complete regarding their health including chronic condition management.
Our Care Navigators (formerly known as Medical Receptionists) are trained and instructed by the GP Partners to collect information from all patients regarding their symptoms and needs. This information will then be used to direct you to the appropriate clinician or service provider.
We can now contact you by text message. Let us tell you about:
• Regular check-ups
• Medication Reviews
• Vaccination reminders
You can now view Allergies and Medications within your medical record, book your next appointment, or order your repeat prescription online using Patient Services. Available 24 hours a day, whether you're at home or work, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy. Register online or use the service.
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