Pharmacy First Services The Pharmacy First Scheme is available at local chemists and offers free treatments and advice for everyday health conditions such as: Acne Athletes Foot Diarrhoea Earwax Groin Infection Haemorrhoids Headlice Mouth Ulcers Oral Thrush Scabies Threadworms Vaginal Thrush Verrucae You can also avail of over the counter treatment and adivce for: coughs […]

Information on some Longterm Conditions Asthma Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left untreated, asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways Symptoms of Asthma The usual symptoms of asthma are: coughing

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Annual Review appointment offered with our Nursing Team. Review Appointments are available by contacting reception for patients diagnosed with any of the following: Asthma Carers – Supporting carers : Summary of key benefits CKD COPD Coronary heart disease Dementia Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Hypertension https://bihsoc.org/bp-monitors/ – Choosing a BP monitor for Home Use Learning Disability –

Midwife appointments are held at the Moyle Hospital, Larne. Patients can arrange appointments by contacting the booking office on 02828266189. An initial appointment with the Midwife will be between 16-18 weeks gestation. This appointment can be brought forward if pregnancy complications occur or if assistance is required with self referral to the Hospital. Electronic Self-Referral(see

Updated July 2023 Learn more about managing TYPE 2 DIABETES with DESMOND This Pre-diabetes link provides risk information on diabetes along with healthy diet and lifestyle. Self-referral to Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes. What is Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes? Healthy Living is a free, online NHS programme that

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**NEW**: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Programme (see below) Shingles Vaccination Schedule 2024 Vaccinations After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention in the world for saving lives and promoting good health, and therefore one of the most important things that any parent can do is get their child vaccinated and encourage

Condition Management Programme (CMP) could help you. CMP: About the Programme CMP: Could Help You CMP: Information Leaflet “My physical & mental health have improved & I am back to work thanks to CMP” The Condition Management Programme (CMP) is a work focused programme which can provide a wide range of interventions and support to

In addition to GP consultations the practice adheres to the General Medical Services Contract for the provision of healthcare services: Vaccination Schedule Please Note: we do not offer a travel vaccination clinic. If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel, you are advised to contact a private travel clinic for advice. Child Vaccinations The