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Vaccinations and Boosters

We are now offering the Flu and Covid boosters to those who meet the eligible criteria set by the Department of Health.

Flu and Covid are available to all patients who are, or will reach the age of 75 years at 31.3.2026 and all those deemed severely immunosuppressed over the age of 18 years.  Children under 18 years, who are immunosuppressed can book theirs via a Trust clinic using the link below.

https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking/date-of-birth

Flu is available to all those in an at risk category, such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Carers,  aged 6 months+ and all those over the age of 65 years at 31.3.2026.

We are also offering the Nasal Flu to all pre-school children born between 2.7.2021 and 1.9.2023

Please contact reception to book your appointment.

RSV vaccine is available those aged 75-79 years - anyone aged 80+ is no eligible.  Pregnant women will be offered the RSV at hospital.

SHINGLES vaccine is available to those in an eligible group - please ask the nurse if you qualify.

Measles Outbreak

Please click on the link below for information.  The surgery is offering the mmr vaccine to all children under the age of 6 years and adults over the age of 26 who may be vulnerable.  

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/mmr-vaccine-catch-tackle-threat-measles#:~:text=In%20Northern%20Ireland%2C%20MMR%20vaccination,doses%20provides%20long%2Dlasting%20protection.

Minor Injury Unit Phone First

The Royal Victoria Hospital and Mater Hospital are launching a new phone first service for the Accident & Emergency Department for those with Minor Injuries - see document below

Minor Injury Phone First Belfast Trust

Important Health Screening Information for Transgender Patients

Screening Information for Transgender Patients

Coil fitting service

The practice is now offering a new coil fitting service, along with our already well-established implant service for our female patients. If you wish to discuss your contraceptive needs please contact reception to book a telephone consultation with Dr McCrudden.

Hospital Waiting Times

The Department of Health has developed a new web page which will allow patients access to check current waiting list times for hospital referrals - you can click on the following link - please note some departments may not yet be on the link, further development is being rolled out.

https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/

Please click on the link below for Private Healthcare information 

Patient Information on seeking private healthcare.pdf

The Belfast Trust Physio Self-Referral Service

If you are over 16 years old and have Musculoskeletal Back/Neck Pain, Arthritis, Muscle Strain, Ligament Sprain or Joint Pain Please copy and paste the below link for information on how to refer yourself for Physiotherapy advice/treatment without having to seek a GP referral please go to https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/musculoskeletal-physio-outpatients/ to make a referral.

Bereavement Services 

https://bereaved.hscni.net/

Organ Donation

To register for Organ Donation visit: https://www.organdonationni.inf To register for Organ Donation by phone call: 0300 123 23 23

Staff Training Half Day Closures

The Practice will be closed at 12:30pm on the following dates to allow for staff training.  Please arrange to pick up any prescriptions before 12:30pm.  In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY that cannot wait until the next day, please call 07917714545 until 6.00pm.  After 6.00pm please call 02890 796220.

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