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BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Ballymoney Family Practice will be closed on:

MONDAY 28th AUGUST 2023

 Should you require a doctor in an EMERGENCY, please contact: 

028 2566 3500 

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ORDERED ADEQUATE MEDICATION TO COVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD.  THERE IS NO NEED TO ORDER UNNECESSARILY UNLESS YOUR MEDICATION IS DUE TO RUN OUT DURING THE PLANNED CLOSURE!

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COVID VACCINE INFORMATION

Please click on the link below to get up to date information regarding the covid vaccination programme.

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/northern-ireland-covid-19-vaccination-programme/covid-19-vaccination-programme

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PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS!! 

It is essential that when a patient orders repeat medication that they allow 48 WORKING HOURS  if you wish your  medication to be sent to a named chemist.  If you are ordering an acute item which might be deemed more urgent, it is important that you tell the receptionist so that this can be prioritised.  If you have asked for your medication to be collected at the chemist we would kindly ask that you would check with them first before presenting yourself to reception but again please allow a minimum of 24 WORKING HOURS!

THANK YOU

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BOWEL SCREENING

A new video has been released giving information on the Bowel Screening Testing

which is currently underway for eligible patients in Northern Ireland. 

If you have to take the test please follow the link below - you may find it of use!

http://www.cancerscreening.hscni.net/2188.htm

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OCD SUPPORT GROUP - COLERAINE

 There is a new support group in Coleraine for OCD sufferers.  For futher information please click on the link below.....

http://www.ocdni.co.uk/coleraine-support-group/4588795096

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"A Guide to Preventing Blood Clots" - INFORMATION LEAFLET

 As part of on-going work a leaflet has been developed or patient to help them with the prevention of blood clots.  For futher information please click on the link below.....

www.publichealth.hscni.net/directorate-nursing-and-allied-health-professions/hsc-safety-forum 

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OTHER INFORMATION WHEN ORDERING SCRIPTS:

  • Please give 48 hours notice, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
  • You will need to allow 48 working hours for prescriptions to be sent to your nominated local pharmacy.
  • Urgent prescriptions will be ready that day - please ensure you inform the receptionist you need your medication at short notice so that we can try to arrange this.
  • Local chemists collect prescriptions once or twice per day with your permission
  • Please do NOT ask local chemists to supply your tablets without a prescription.
  • We endevour to order your script as accurately as possible and in a timely manner.  If you feel that your needs are not being met please ask to speak to our Senior Receptionist.
 
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