**Practice Closure Dates**
The Surgery will be closed for staff training from 1 - 6pm on the following dates; the Out of Hours Doctors will be on call if you require a doctor urgently, their number is 028 9182 2344.(In an emergency please ring 999)
Wednesday 27th Sept 2017
Thursday 23rd Nov 2017
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Thursday 1st March 2018
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Thursday 14th June 2018
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 2017/18;
12th July, Closed
(13th July 2017 will be an emergency GP Telephone service ONLY)
Summer Holiday 28th August 2017
Christmas Day and Boxing Day 25th and 26th Dec 2017 (Monday/ Tuesday)
New Years Day 1st January 2018 (Monday)
St Patrick's Day 17th March 2018
Easter Monday and Tuesday 2nd and 3rd April 2018
Early May day 07th May 2018
Spring Bank Holiday 28th May 2018
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.
**ONLINE SERVICES**
We are pleased to inform you that we are expanding the online services available to our patients. You can now contact us via this new system and request or check your repeat prescription online, view, book, or cancel your appointments with the doctor or nurse online.
You will need to register with the practice to access this service, and once registered you will be given information that will enable you to create your username and password. If you are interested in this service, please download and complete the form on the back of the information leaflet or call into the surgery and collect the registration form.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRESCRIPTION ORDERING SERVICE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE PRACTICE WEBSITE WILL CEASE ON 31 AUGUST 2016
APPLICATION FOR NEW ONLINE SERVICE (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD FORM)
PATIENT SURVEY
Please be advised that "BSO Access to Healthcare Team" have notified us that they are conducting a Northern Ireland wide postal questionnaires which may result in some of our patients be included in this survey.
BABY CLINIC - TIME OF CLINIC CHANGING
Please note that the Baby Clinic is moving to 2.00 PM on Thursday afternoons. This change will take place from the week beginning 16th May
SELF REFER SERVICES
Patients can now self refer for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and some Occupational Therapy services. Please see more details under Further Information
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
PRESCRIPTIONS
Due to the increasing demand on repeat and acute prescriptions we must insist on 24 hours notice on all prescriptions as it is impossible to safely prescribe medication at short notice. This is in the interest of patient safety. We would ask that you do not ring the surgery to check if your prescription is ready before 24 hours has passed.