Watch the short breast screening video below: This video shows women what to expect when they attend for breast screening has been produced by the Public Health Agency. Dr Adrian Mairs, Quality Assurance Director for the Northern Ireland Breast Screening Programme at the Public Health Agency said “I would encourage all women who are invited […]
Why should I stop? If you smoke, giving up is probably the greatest single step you can take to improve your health. Seven out of ten smokers say that they want to stop, but most believe they can’t. However, half of all smokers eventually manage to stop smoking. Treatment Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), can double
Relief of Dental Pain Clinic: Location: Belfast City Hospital Wing F | Outpatients Dept. Ground Floor This Clinic is strictly for Dental Emergencies such as: Uncontrolled bleeding Trauma Swelling Severe dental pain Opening Hours – the clinical intake times are as follows:- Monday to Friday 1 session per day 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm Saturday,
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Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following: Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.) Insurance claim forms Private sick notes Vaccination certificates/printouts The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff
Pharmacy First Services The Pharmacy First Scheme is available at local chemists and offers free treatments and advice for everyday health conditions such as: Acne Athletes Foot Diarrhoea Earwax Groin Infection Haemorrhoids Headlice Mouth Ulcers Oral Thrush Scabies Threadworms Vaginal Thrush Verrucae You can also avail of over the counter treatment and adivce for: coughs
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Issue No.9 An update for all staff on type 2 diabetes education Feedback from DESMOND participants on page 2! DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed DESMOND is a one day, group, 6 hour course- original style is currently back:Since restrictions were updated and it has been deemed safe we
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Asthma Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left untreated, asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways Symptoms of Asthma The usual symptoms of asthma are: coughing wheezing shortness of breath tightness
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Latest data shows that nearly a third of those who are eligible for their cervical screening have not taken up the offer of the potentially lifesaving test. The NHS is calling on anyone eligible for cervical screening who has not yet come forward to book an appointment, as these checks save lives and combined with
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Annual Review appointment offered with our Nursing Team. Review Appointments are available by contacting reception for patients diagnosed with any of the following: Asthma Carers – Supporting carers : Summary of key benefits CKD COPD Coronary heart disease Dementia Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Hypertension https://bihsoc.org/bp-monitors/ – Choosing a BP monitor for Home Use Learning Disability –
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Referral Forms: Electronics Self Referral Antrim Area Hospital Maternity Referral Lagan Valley & Ulster Hospital Maternity Referral Mater or Jubilee Hospital Maternity Referral From June 2025 patients should arrange their Midwife Antenatal appointments by contacting Midwife Dana Andrews on 028 9331 5833. Leave a message on her answer service and she will call you back
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When you attend for a test of any kind you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. Please bear this in mind and call the surgery between 13:30pm and 15:30pm once sufficient time has elapsed. Our reception staff are not qualified to comment on results, therefore it is your
Updated July 2023 Learn more about managing TYPE 2 DIABETES with DESMOND This Pre-diabetes link provides risk information on diabetes along with healthy diet and lifestyle. Self-referral to Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes. What is Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes? Healthy Living is a free, online NHS programme that
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you can get advice from:- Belfast Travel Clinic:028 9065 7138www.belfasttravelclinic.com Larger Boots Stores – enter your postcode on the Boots website and they will confirm your nearest clinicwww.boots.com search for ‘Travel Vaccinations’ There is further information about countries and vaccinations required, click the links below ⇓
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In addition to GP consultations we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of specialist services and clinics including the following: Child Health and Vaccinations – pre-school examinations are also carried out prior to starting school and will include booster vaccinations. Please telephone reception to make an appointment. Smoking Cessation – the
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