The surgery will be closed on the following dates:

• Monday 04 May 2026
  • We will be open at the normal hours on Tuesday 05 May 2026
• Monday 25 May 2026
  • We will be open at the normal hours on Tuesday 26 May 2026

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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The practice will have no computer access during Friday to Monday 8 to 11 May 2026. A new computer operating system will ‘Go Live’ on Tuesday 12 May. Patients are asked to pre-order prescriptions due during this period before Thursday 7 May.

Patients will have no access to online patient services between 8 to 17 May incl. We will be running a reduced appointment service for at least 5 working days after ‘Go Live’ to support this change.

Please support our Team with your patience and udnerstanding as we learn a new IT Operating System.

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To facilitate the practice having no computer access on Friday 8th and Monday 11th May, we will be operating an emergency only triage service on both days. No other queries or requests will be accepted until Wednesday 13th May 2026.

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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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Meadowbridge Surgery hosts and trains 4th and 5th year Queens University Belfast medical students. You may be offered an appointment with these students. One of our own Practice GPs will supervise the student appointments and you will be advised and asked to consent if this is to be the case.

Reminder to allow 72 working hours for prescription requests to be completed and to reach your nominated chemist.

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Diabetes UK walking challenge starts July 1-30 September. There are many health benefits not just diabetes…. further information can be seen below inc fundraising if you want to sign up for that added commitment.

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international Nurses Day 2026 will be celevrated on Tuesday, May 12th with the theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses save lives.’

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Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke. It also highlights the importance of providing vital support for stroke survivors and those who care for them.

Every day in May, another 240 people will face the life-changing impact of a stroke. A stroke can change a life in seconds, leaving survivors unable to walk, speak, or live independently.

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention as every minute is vital. If you experience or spot any of the below, don’t wait. Call 999 straight away.

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What is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and promoting mental wellbeing for all. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the week provides an opportunity to reflect on mental health, spark conversations, and support those experiencing mental health challenges. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to focus attention on aspects of mental health.

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May 2026: Save Lives: Clean Your Hands

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) continue to be a daily potential threat to patients in every hospital and clinic, including during public health emergencies. HAIs contribute to the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden, cause immense suffering to patients, families and health workers, can cause premature death and disability , result in higher health care costs, and ham per efforts to achieve high-quality care for all . A substantial proportion of avoidable infections acquired during health care delivery could be prevented if hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control (IPC) actions were taken at the correct times. IPC and hand hygiene action provide a high return on investment within health system expenditure and have a significant positive effect on health outcomes for all countries. Hand hygiene and IPC best practices are compromised by a substandard-built environment, including where inadequate provision of clean water, lack of effective sanitation, waste management and hygiene exist. Inadequate provisions and the impact on best practices also compromise equity and the dignity of those providing and receiving care . Action to achieve effective hand hygiene is more critical than ever.

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May 18th to May 24th 2026

Dementia Action Week 2026 will take place from Monday May 18th to Sunday May 24th 2026, focusing on raising awareness and supporting people affected by dementia in the UK.

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An outlook of work output throughout the month of April 2026 by all Practice Staff:

Telephone Statistics:

• 22,812 Incoming telephone calls to the Practice
• 2 minutes 45 seconds average patient wait time once in the queue

Daily Triage Areas:

• 21 patient home visits by a GP
• 3,959 Face to Face appointments
• 2,120 triage call back to patients

Appointments Booked and Not Attended:

• 151 – these are appointments that have been booked and the patient did not attend. The appointment was not refilled and therefore wasted.

Administration Tasks:

• 2,415 Hospital letters actioned by Practice Staff
• 19,337 General admin tasks by Clinical and Admin Team
• 5,796 Prescriptions issued
• 2,584 Patient results reviewed

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