The Castle Practice

The Health Centre | Taylors Avenue | Carrickfergus | BT38 7HU

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BMA

BMA BMA – COLLECTIVE ACTION BY GP PRACTICES NORTHERN IRELAND PLEASE STAND WITH US AND SUPPORT THE FIGHT FOR BETTER FUNDING IN GP PRACTICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND. YOU THE PATIENTS DESERVE BETTER AND WE NEED MORE FUNDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ARE SAFE FOR ALL DOCTORS and THEIR TEAMS WHO ARE MAKING DECISIONS ON YOUR […]

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Brain Aneurysm

A brain aneurysm is caused by a bulge in a blood vessel, which is caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall. Blood passing through this weak area then causes a bulge, and these can cause some serious problems if they rupture. Symptoms of a brain aneurysm include a sudden headache, vomiting, a stiff

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important as it helps to regulate calcium and phosphate in the body, which are used for bones, teeth and muscles. You can get vitamin D from oily fish, red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified foods such as breakfast cereals. You can also take a vitamin D supplement, particularly in the

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Travel Risk Assessment

Fields marked with a red * asterisk are compulsory. Please fill out this form. We will confirm the accuracy of the details when you attend your appointment. By using this form you will be sending information about yourself across the internet. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware

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Pregnancy Care Planner

The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. Before you are pregnant All about conception and getting pregnant Thinking about the next baby? Your pregnancy

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Snapshot April 2023

Welcome to our latest Mid & East Antrim Comunity Snapshot, a monthly update of local community & voluntary services, organisations and projects available to help support Older People across Ballymena, Carrickfergus & Larne. Mid & East Antrim Community Snapshot for April 2023

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Patients who Did Not Attend their appointments

DID NOT ATTEND (DNA)

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026

260 APPOINTMENTS WERE NOT ATTENDED

Patients complain that they cannot get an appointment, yet in 1 month alone a total of 260 appointments were not attended with no reason

What does this mean to YOU?………

12 minutes of wasted GP time per appointment

= 52 hours (6.5 working days) of wasted GP appointment time

How many times during these 52 hours were YOU not able to get an appointment?

5 minutes of wasted clerical time per patient contact

= 21 hours (2.5 working days) of wasted clerical time

How many times during these 21 hours were YOU trying to book an appointment?

You can cancel your appointment in the following ways:

by phoning or texting our mobile number – 07813 985 168

by emailing reception at [email protected]

Further detailed information – https://www.castlepractice.co.uk/?p=14066&preview=true 

Castle Practice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SURGERY WILL BE

CLOSED FOR TRAINING FROM 1:00 PM

ON WEDNESDAY 25th FEBRUARY 2026

 

AND WILL RE-OPEN AT 8:30 AM ON

THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2026

 

IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL CARE

PLEASE DIAL 028 9331 5804