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PLEASE NOTE FROM -1 MARCH 2021 - THIS SURGERY WILL CLOSE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1PM.

Please ensure we have your up to date address and telephone number as we frequently use text messages to contact our patients. Thankyou

Do you have a cough persistent for more than 3 weeks ? - Please contact us and make an appointment to have a telephone consultation with a GP.

If you need a REPEAT prescription you can either contact the surgery as normal by phone after 10am each day or email your prescription request to Reception.Z00166@gp.hscni.net stating the medications you require and nominate a local pharmacy for these to be forwarded to OR WHY NOT REGISTER FOR ONLINE SERVICES. Please only order medications which are due.

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DUE TO ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS IN THE BELFAST AREA IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CLOSE THE SURGERY EARLY ON 09 AUGUST 2024. We would advise all patients to ensure they pick up their prescriptions from the surgery/designated chemist in the morning time. Please phone 02890320919 for updated information. Tel 02890320919 (08/08/2024 @5PM)

OVER 16 - MINOR INJURIES PHONE FIRST SERVICE - If you have an injury you can now phone the Minor Injuries Dept and get an advice/ appointment to be seen 028 96 159444 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON HOSPITAL WAITING TIMES CLICK ON THIS LINK https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/

PERSISTENT COUGH FOR MORE THAN 3 WEEKS ? PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY AND ARRANGE TO HAVE A TELEPHONE CONSULTATION WITH A DOCTOR.

THIS SURGERY WILL CLOSE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1PM FROM 01 MARCH 2021

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OVER 16 - MINOR INJURIES PHONE FIRST SERVICE - If you have an injury you can now phone the Minor Injuries Dept and get an advice/ appointment to be seen 028 96 159444 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON HOSPITAL WAITING TIMES CLICK ON THIS LINK https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/

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