Fertility Network UK Fertility Network works across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK to provide support for anyone experiencing issues with Fertility. Fertility issues impact 1 in 7 couples in Northern Ireland and can cause very significant emotional trauma. Fertility Network UK offer a wide range of services to couples and individuals on

Over 1,000 health apps available to support wellbeing this winter The Health Minister is encouraging everyone to use the HSC App library, where there are over 1,000 safe and trusted apps, to support your health and wellbeing this winter.📱 ℹ️ You can find information and guidance across a range of areas, including mental health, healthy

Understanding vaccines A vaccine is a medicine which is administered to protect against a specific disease. Vaccines are mainly given through an injection but can also be given orally (by mouth) or sprayed into the nose.  Uses of vaccines Vaccines are a simple and effective way to help protect you against harmful diseases caused by

Click here to go to our Menopause Page Your Essential Guide to Navigating Menopause Successfully Welcome to the Menopause Support guide to understanding menopause. Menopause will directly affect approximately half the world’s population. If that includes you, we have written this booklet to help you understand more about it and to enable you to make

Introducing Mr. Ryan Looney, Senior Mental Health Practitioner, who will join the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Meadowbridge Surgery on Tuesday, October 14th. Ryan has extensive experience in mental health and will provide immediate short-term support, advice, and onward referrals as necessary.

If you or a young person you know needs support, help is available. See below: Childline: Call 0800 1111 (open 24/7) | Visit childline.org.uk for 1-2-1 counselling services YoungMinds: Visit youngminds.org.uk Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 (open 24/7) Barnardo’s: Visit barnardos.org.uk The Mix: Visit themix.org.uk Download this leaflet: Mental Health Support for Young People #MentalHealthAwareness

Clinics Commence Early October 2025 Vaccination remains the best form of defence against severe illness, hospitalisation, and death as a result of COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccination is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable in our society. Appointments for Covid vaccination clinics will be available to book from mid September on line or via reception. Eligible

Shingles Vaccination Programme On 1 September 2025, the Northern Ireland Shingles vaccination programme will change to allow all severely immunosuppressed people aged 18 years and over to receive the shingles vaccine. This is an expansion of the current severely immunosuppressed cohort, who until now became eligible from aged 50 years of age. There is now

South Antrim Community Transport Drivers needed in Whitehead! Become a volunteer driver with South Antrim Community Transport today. You could be giving the gift of a lift to someone in your community. Mileage reimbursement, full training and support provided. Contact us today! 028 93 342 455 You can click below to download the leaflet: SACT

General Practice in Northern Ireland is Underfunded To All Our Valued Patients We want you to know that we hear your concerns and understand how difficult it can be to get a GP appointment right now. Behind the scenes, we are working tirelessly to improve our services for our patients, but the challenges we’re facing are

What is the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme? The Department of Health has introduced the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme(WLRS). This scheme provides an option for eligible patients to access private treatmentin the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and claim reimbursement for the equivalent cost of thetreatment, if carried out within the Health and Social Care (HSC) system

Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Return used inhalers to a Pharmacy The propellants used in some inhalers are powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Even after an inhaler is finished it still contains these environmentally damaging gases. (Please be assured these gases are not harmful to you when you use your inhaler) Click

Lyme Disease Uk: Patient Information Leaflet Protect yourself from tick bites and Lyme Disease: Use insect repellent during outdoor activities Avoid walking through long grass and stick to pathways Wear light-coloured clothing so you can spot and brush off any ticks Check for ticks when you get home Check children and pets too Protect your

Mounjaro for Obesity: Patient Information Leaflet This leaflet gives the following information:What is Tirzepatide? | Current Availability in Northern Ireland | Private Treatment | Safety Warning Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)  Back to News Page

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Information for Patients Patient are advised: Interpreting Services are available to book The  services are FREE of charge The responsibility lies with the health professionals to facilitate the same. You can download this leaflet below: Interpreter Services Leaflet Back to News Page

Sudden and Unexpected Death in Infants: Parent Information Most babies do not suffer from Sudden Unexpected Death (SUDI). However, the evidence is clear that some babies are at higher risk of dying unexpectedly in infancy. These include babies from multiple births, born prematurely or small for gestational age; babies whose parents smoked during pregnancy and/or

Telephone: 0808 8020 400 A FREE confidential helpline for parents and carers throughout NI. If you need us, we’re here. Every parent will feel valued, respected and nurtured on every call and are encouraged to both spend time connecting with their children and treating themselves with care and compassion. It’s ok to ask for help,

When you will receive a screening invitation The bowel cancer screening programme was paused in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Screening colonoscopy services were reintroduced by Trusts from June 2020, for those who had had a positive screening result and were on a waiting list for this investigation. Routine invitations for bowel

The Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland (RCGPNI) annually recognizes outstanding general practices and GPs through their GP and Practice Team of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the exceptional care provided by GPs and their teams across Northern Ireland. We were delighted to receive confirmation that Meadowbridge Surgery was nominated this year for