Slaughterford Road | Whitehead | Carrickfergus | BT38 9TG

Practice Newsletter: June 2026

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Bank Holiday Closures: July 2026

The surgery will be closed on the following dates:

  • Monday 13 July 2026
  • Tuesday 14 July 2026
    • The Surgery will be operating an ‘emergency only‘ service, for any urgent medical issues that cannot wait beyond that day.
  • Wednesday 15 July 2026:
    • The Surgery is open as normal

Please allow 72 working hours to order your repeat prescription requests, bearing this in mind. For any urgent medical issues please  contact Dalriada urgent care on 0300 123 1123

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Online Patient Services

Online Patient Services has changed. Please watch the video link, which can be found under the prescription tab

What do I need to do?

You will need to re-register for an online account to order prescriptions. Please only do this, when your next prescription is due.

There is more information on our Prescription Information Page.

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Spring COVID Vaccination Details:

Spring 2026: Covid Vaccination

The spring vaccination programme is available for eligible patients from 20 April 2026 to end of June 26. Book your appointment at the practice now.

Covid Spring Booster link: Covid-19-Vaccine

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Latest News / Updates: June 2026

Prescription requests

Please ensure handwritten prescription requests include: your full name, date of birth and address, to ensure no delay in issuing your medication.

Vaccination appointments

When attending your vaccination appointment, please could you wear a short sleeve and have your coat or jacket removed before going into your appointment. Many thanks

Upcoming bank holiday closures

  • Monday 13 July: The surgery will be closed for the bank holiday.
  • Tuesday 14 July: The surgery will be operating an emergency only service, for any urgent medical issues that cannot wait beyond that day.
  • Wednesday 15 July: The surgery is open as normal.

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Information from Lynn, our Practice Nurse

A message from Lynn, our practice nurse:

Have you COPD? Contact the practice to book your COPD review BEFORE the  winter months when COPD is generally much worse to ensure you have as much  protection for your lungs as possible.

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Information from Julie Weir, our HCA regarding diabetic reviews

Annual diabetes review generally consist of the following:

  • Physical examination – during the annual review typically includes  measuring your blood pressure, weight, and body mass index.
  • Blood Tests: HbA1c Test Measures your average blood sugar levels  over the past 2-3 months. An ideal level is usually below 48 mmol/mol  (6.5%). Cholesterol and Lipid Profile: Assesses the levels of fats in your  blood, which is crucial for reducing the risk of heart disease.
  • Kidney Function Tests – Evaluates how well your kidneys are working, often through urine samples.

Remember to bring a urine sample to your appointment

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Diabetes Week: June 8 to 14 - 2026

This Diabetes Week, let’s change how we talk about diabetes.

8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes  because of their diabetes – people passing judgement, making sweeping statements, or blaming and shaming people living with diabetes. This is diabetes  stigma. And it causes real harm to millions. That’s why we’re on a mission to  ‘Strike Out Stigma’.

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New Patients Registering at Meadowbridge Surgery

Information for new patients joining Meadowbridge Surgery from our  Registration team members Donna and Emma 🙂

To register, we ask that you source a brief medical summary from your previous  surgery. We also require proof of address which is dated within the last three months and photographic ID or your birth certificate

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Carers Week: 8 to 14 June 2026

What is Carers Week?

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign aiming to highlight and appreciate the invaluable work of unpaid carers. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations, and communities to come together to support carers, raise awareness about the issues they face, and promote resources available to help them. The week also encourages people to identify themselves as carers and access the support they need.

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Learning Disability Week: 15 to 21 June 2026

Each year, the third week of June is Learning Disability Week.
It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme for 2026 is “Do you see me?” which is all about people with  a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.

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