PATIENT NOTICE:

As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic our GPs are required to provide cover for the Southern Trust Covid Clinics.

Whilst this is essential, it will considerably impact upon our resources within the practice. We would be most grateful for your patience and support whilst we endeavour to maintain a service during the current crisis.

Best Wishes,

Drs Wilson, McDermott & Byrne

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PATIENT NOTICE:

Due to the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic, in order to protect our patients & staff, as from Monday 16th March until the crisis resolves, the surgery will stop all routine and prebookable appointments.

DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY, UNDER ANY CIRCOMSTANCES, UNLESS A DOCTOR FROM AGHALEE SURGERY HAS ADVISED YOU TO DO SO.

We will continue to treat, manage patients and prescribe medications, but this will be done by telephone.

Your medication will be forwarded to your appointed pharmacy. If you currently collect your prescription from the surgery, please advise us by telephone which pharmacy you would prefer to collect your prescription from.

If you have questions or concerns, please telephone the Surgery, as we cannot reply via this forum.

For general Coronavirus enquiries call NHS 111.

Thank you for your ongoing co-operation.

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flujabs SEVERE PRESSURES ON GENERAL PRACTICE

As many patients are aware Aghalee Surgery, as with most of general practice, is under severe pressure.

To aid triage our receptionists will ask you about your problem to ensure the most unwell are prioritised. Please ring early in the day to aid triage.

Due to pressures we may only be able to deal with urgent clinical problems after 10am.

We appreciate your patience during winter, when pressures are expected to be at their worst.

The "Pharmacy First" scheme can be used for most sore throats, colds and flu-like illnesses. Information leaflets are available in the surgery, via the attached links and community pharmacies.

http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/pdf/PharmacyFirst_SoreThroatColdsFlulikeIllness_ADVICE_SHEET_FINAL.PDF

Caring for children with coughs

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/media-library/sites/primaryhealthcare/documents/target/caring-for-children-with-cough-A3-poster.pdf

Sinusitis

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Acute%20Sinusitis%20-%20self%20help%20information%20sheet%20-PDF%2079KB.pdf

Sore throat

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Sore%20Throat%20-%20self%20help%20information%20sheet%20-%20PDF%2074KB.pdf

Cold and flu like illness

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Common%20Cold%20and%20Flu-like%20Illness%20-%20self%20help%20PDF%2077KB.pdf

Sore ear

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Sore%20Ear-Otitis%20Media%20-%20self%20help%20PDF%2081KB.pdf

Cough/Bronchitis

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Cough%20and%20Acute%20Bronchitis%20-%20self%20help%20PDF%2076KB.pdf

Do I need an antibiotic

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Do%20I%20need%20an%20antibiotic%20-%20leaflet%20-%20PDF%20393KB.pdf

Does my child need an antibiotic

http://niformulary.hscni.net/PatientZone/PDF/Coughs,%20colds%20and%20sore%20throats/Does%20my%20child%20need%20an%20antibiotic%20-%20Leaflet%20-%20PDF%20168KB.pdf

At Aghalee Surgery the doctors and nurses take pride in offering the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. The practice is part of village life and we wish to maintain the tradition of service to our local community.

We run many clinics for chronic disease care and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.

In addition to everything you need to know about the practice you will also find a wealth of health-related information in the menu on the right hand side. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like.

Disabled Access
Our premises have suitable parking, access, toilet facilities and height adjustable couches for patients with disabilities.

Self Care and Self referral

Below are some helpful tips to improve your own physical and mental health, as well as information on self-referral to services such as maternity and physiotherapy.

Aghalee Surgery - Self Care and Self Referral

WHY DOES THE RECEPTIONIST NEED TO ASK WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?