Updates from Agewell Agewell Celebrates Another Successful Year Agewell marked another successful year at its Annual General Meeting in Larne’s AEL, bringing together funders, community partners, volunteers, and service users to celebrate progress and community impact. Guest Chair Elaine Curry of Age NI praised Agewell’s commitment to supporting older people across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, and Larne. […]
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Taking Combination Medication for Pain Relief Are you aware of the risks associated with some common painkillers? Sometimes we need to buy medicines to treat pain: What painkillers can be purchased in the Community Pharmacies? Taking medicines safely Risks of comination painkillers Addiction Please watch this short video below on how to safely use pain relief
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Understanding Menopause HRT is not a cure all therapy, the most important steps a woman can do is look at self help for: nutrition and lifestyle emotional wellness CBT to deal with most menopausal symptoms. See the list below for primary information on self help. You can download each of the ‘Fact Sheets’ for further
Let’s talk Diabetes, a podcast series from Diabetes UK Northern Ireland: Episode 15 Listen on Acast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify In this episode, Suzy is joined by Dawn who lives with type 1 diabetes and Lisa, a specialist nurse with an interest in menopause. Here we’ll be exploring perimenopause and menopause, the signs
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GPs partners in Northern Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking collective action for a better 2025/2026 contract offer. Next steps – referendum on collective action GP partners in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of collective action, 98.7% of those who voted said they were willing to take collective action. NIGPC now urges
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Stress and the Summer Break! It’s the school summer holidays and parents often find themselves managing work, noise and much more! Juggling parenting with other responsibilities can make you feel overwhelmed. It’s really important to consider your own wellbeing, to prevent you feeling a little burnt out. Parental self-care is super important, yet often it’s
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Measles Measles cases are on the rise in the UK. Vaccination is vital to protect both your own children and those around you who are vulnerable. Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases, and while anti-vaccine stories are often spread on social media, these may not be based on scientific evidence
Visit our free drop-in service – no appointment needed RNID Near You: Hearing Aid User Support Service – Funded by the Department of Health (SPPG) in Partnership with NHS Audiology providing support for NHS hearing aid users Can help with: Hearing aids, including basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids Information on hearing loss
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Good Morning Carrickfergus: Information Leaflet Good Morning Carrickfergus is a free, telephone befriending, support and alert service for older and vulnerable adults in the Greenisland, Carrickfergus & Whitehead areas. We aim to support people to remain independent in their own homes and to reduce their fear of crime, isolation and vulnerability. We also connect people
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Private Healthcare Services This guidance is intended to provide clarification regarding pre and/or post treatment support within Primary Care by General Practitioners around private patient consultations. Individuals choosing to seek healthcare privately are effectively stepping outside of the health and social care (HSC) system. In these circumstances, there is no obligation on GPs to provide
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Meadowbridge Surgery will provide a daily routine triage service which will close at 10:30am each day or once the GP on Triage considers capacity to have been reached (whichever comes first). Triage continues to be available for the remainder of the day for clinically urgent issues a patient considers cannot wait beyond that day. The
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What is the Dermatology Photo Triage Referral Pathway? Often GPs diagnose and treat many skin problems themselves. However, on occasion they may wish to refer your skin problem to a skin specialist (consultant) for their opinion. The Dermatology Photo Triage referral pathway uses technology to obtain a rapid diagnosis and treatment plan from a consultant
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Think Measles Leaflet Symptoms to Watch Out For: High Fever Runny Nose Cough Aching/feeling unwell Sore Red Eyes Rash If you or your child have not had two doses of the MMR vaccine, you could catch measles. If you think you have measles, please inform reception staff immediately so you can be seen in a
Update Your Clinical RecordHelp us keep our records up to date. Fields marked with a red * are required.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastDoB and NHS NoDate of Birth *DD12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031MM123456789101112YYYY20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920NHS No.Telephone NumbersTelephone Number (Home)Mobile Number EmailEmailConfirm EmailAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal CodeHeight | Weight |
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The definition of a carer – those aged under 65 who are in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill. Please Note: This form will not grant access to your medical records for
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Learn First Aid Skills Online Watch the following videos made by the British Red Cross: Resuscitation Council UK Resuscitation Council UK is saving lives by developing guidelines, influencing policy, delivering courses and supporting cutting-edge research. Through education, training and research, we’re working towards the day when everyone in the country has the skills they need
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Are you a Carer? If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you. There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful. A guide to care and support: Information for carers
Zero Tolerance Policy The Practice supports the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ campaign for Health Service Staff. This states that GPs and their staff have a right to care for others without fear of being attacked or abused. To successfully provide these services a mutual respect between all the staff and patients has to be in place.
Free Dementia Clinics in July: Ballymena | Glengormley | Coleraine Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse: Coming to your local branch soon. Please see the leaflets below: Ballymena Nationwide Branch Coleraine Nationwide Branch Glengormley Nationwide Branch What is Dementia Guidance? Dementia Guidance provides
Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) & The Health Improvement Network (THIN) This Practice contributes to the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) & The Health Improvement Network (THIN). Information in patient records is important for medical research to develop new treatments and test the safety of medicines. This Practice supports medical research by sending some of
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Pertussis Vaccination from 28 weeks in Pregnancy Vaccination against Pertussis using Repevax continues to be recommended for women between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy (although it can be given beyond the 32nd week if a woman misses out during the recommended period). It has been a highly successful campaign with the number of
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In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are three things that must be done in the first few days: Get a medical certificate from your GP or hospital doctor (this is necessary to register the death) Register the death within 5 days (8 days in Scotland). You will then receive the
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ASCERT is a charity in Northern Ireland leading the fight against substance misuse Welcome to our e-newsletter Concerned about alcohol? Call us on 028 9260 4422 If you want to reduce your own drinking or you are affected by a family members alcohol use we can give you a space to talk about it and
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Complaints Procedure Patient Complaints Form 3rd Party Consent Form Talk to Us Every patient has the right to make a complaint about the treatment or care they have received at Meadowbridge Surgery. We understand that we may not always get everything right and by telling us about the problem you have encountered, we will be able
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Drug Safety Update (DSU) Paracetamol and pregnancy – reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest
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Impact Age Well Programme Flyer about Impact Agewell Referral Criteria Patient Self Referral Form & Information New service for Meadowbridge Surgery patients. Flyer about Impact Agewell Referral Criteria (click the button above) Patient Self Referral Form & information leaflet (click the button above) IMPACTAgewell® is a new service offered through Meadowbridge Surgery which involves an
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Are you looking after someone? Caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled or older can be valuable and rewarding, but without the right support caring can have an impact on your health, your job, your finances and your social life. Click the button below to create an account using the free access code:
Please see below a list of self-help links, courses and support information: Self Help Links | Courses | Support Information Alcohol Information for Patients www.knowyourlimits.info is a useful website for patients supported by the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland covering topics such as: Topics: Know your units Drinking guidelines Binge drinking How alcohol works
Versus Arthritis Versus Arthritis have newly released self-management course calendar and patient self referral links, which can be accessed through the following link: Versus Arthritis Gabapentin and Pregabalin Are you taking Gabapentin or Pregabalin to help with your pain? Ask yourself these six questions: Am I still in pain? Does my pain never seem to
Safeguarding Advice Abuse & Assault advice This is defined as protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is fundamental to high-quality health and social care. Adult at risk This is a person aged 18 or over in need of care and support, or someone
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