Click here to download a copy of our Patient Survey 2007 results.
 

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER

From 19th December 2007 our only contact telephone number will be
0844 815 1571.

All internal telephone extensions will be transferred via this telephone number.

You will be presented with a new list of extension numbers in order for you to be connected to the correct department.

All current internal telephone numbers will become null and void as from the 19th December 2007.  Please bear with us during this transitional period. The new telephone number will improve the smooth streamlining of all our incoming calls.
 

Click here to download more information on the new telephone system PDF file

FLU CAMPAIGN 2007

Influenza (Flu) is a viral infection that strikes mainly during the winter months.
It can affect people of all ages.

The first signs are:

Headache
Sore Throat
Runny Nose
Aching muscles
Fever
Shivering
Flu make you feel completely exhausted and the extreme fatigue may last for two or three weeks.

You can catch flu by breathing droplets in the air that contains the virus or an infected person. The symptoms start to develop between on e and four days later.

People at the greatest risk of contracting the flu:

Anyone over 65 years of age
Anyone living in Residential Care
Anyone who is a Main Carer
Multiple sclerosis
Asthma
COPD
Chronic Heart Disease
Chronic Renal Disease
Chronic Liver Disease
Stroke / TIA
Diabetes
Immunosuppression

We as a practice are expecting delivery of our Flu Vaccines at the beginning of October 2007.

Anyone who falls in the above categories will receive a written invitation from the practice.

Our website and notice boards in the reception area will inform you of regular updates.
 

QOF RESULTS

The practice has has achieved the full 1000 quality points for 2007. The maximum score in the quality and outcome framework is 1000.

What is the quality and outcome framework?
Please visit www.dhsspsni.gov.uk for more information.
 

ONLINE APPOINTMENTS

You can make a variety of nursing appointments by booking online. You can now book GP appointments online - these appointments are restricted to your usual GP, and are advance appointments.  Click here for more information.
 

BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE

We have a very precise blood pressure machine in the waiting room.
 

PRACTICE PREMISES

The practice is currently working with outside agencies to expand the premises and the car park.