Coughs, Colds, and Sore Throats
These do not usually need antibiotics in adults or children. Children with these symptoms often get swollen glands at the same time. Treatment with paracetamol or other simple remedies is usually enough. Steaming reduces the risk of croup, sore ears etc. For Children, steaming can be done in the smallest room in the house. For Adults this can be achieved by steaming over a bowl of boiling water. If you or your child seem very unwell, or if the symptoms last more than several days, you should see a doctor.
Treatment Room Nurses are available between 9am-12.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm. The treatment room has separate times for Ear Syringing and New Patients (if you do not require to see a Doctor) but please ensure that a time has been pre-arranged with one of the Receptionists
All patients are reminded that repeat prescriptions should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance through reception. It would be helpful if patients could order all their repeat medication at one time. For urgent prescriptions contact the receptionists. Prescriptions ordered one day are normally ready the following working day after 3.00pm. Please do not order repeat prescriptions for any other person during surgery consultations.
Foreign Travel Advice
For initial enquiries and advice please contact us and give the Receptionist the details of your travel and it will be passed onto the Nurse who deals with Travel Vaccinations. Some vaccinations are covered by NHS and others are not.
If you are over 65 and require a Chiropody appointment please call at the Health Centre and obtain a form. Once you have completed the form please leave with the Receptionists and an appointment will be forwarded to you in due course. Current waiting list for New appointments is currently 6-7 weeks.
Update on our book sale. We have currently raised £1000.00 and have sent this donation to NI Childrens Hospice.
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