Why do GPs sometimes charge fees? The NHS provides health carefree of charge, but there are exceptions: and there are a number of other services for which fees are charged, for example, medical reports for insurance companies. It is important to understand that GPs are self-employed and offer their services to the NHS, and they […]
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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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Who is MEAAP? What is Agewell? Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership (MEAAP) is a local charity established in 2011 with the aim of improving the lives of older people in the Ballymena, Larne & Carrickfergus areas by supporting communities to work together in partnership. What is the IMPACTAgewell Programme? The IMPACTAgewell Programme is a
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Think Measles Leaflet www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr 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
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. Registering as a CarerPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
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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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Confidentiality and Medical Records Confidentiality and Medical Records The practice complies with data protection and access to medical records legislation. Identifiable information about you will be shared with others in the following circumstances: To provide further medical treatment for you e.g. from district nurses and hospital services. To help you get other services e.g. from
What is Dementia Guidance? Dementia Guidance provides a guide to free services available throughout the UK to people with dementia and their families. There are benefits and services that are available without any cost being involved. Even though you are faced with the life changing diagnosis of dementia, there is no method of automatically telling
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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There are over forty breastfeeding support groups in the Northern Trust each month. It’s a great opportunity for mums to share tips and practice breastfeeding in company. We especially welcome antenatal mums and mothers who are expressing milk for their babies. Folic Acid and Vitamin D in Pregnancy: New guidelines on folic acid and vitamin
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If you are a carer, please let us know by completing our form below: we may be able to help you Registering as a Carer Form Contact Carers Direct: 0808 802 0202Email: [email protected] HoursLines are open 8:00am to 9:00pm Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 4:00pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines. Helpline Information: Click
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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Due to our current clinical system provider ceasing to operate, Scotch Quarter Practice will move to a new computer system from Friday 5th December 2025. This will impact on services we can provide between 5th December to 12th December.
If you have a prescription due between these dates you MUST order no later than 3rd December 2025. The practice will have no facility to process prescriptions until after the installation of our new system. If you are an online user you will receive an email notification from [email protected] on how to register for the new online system once fully operational – (this is not spam). You can continue to use online services until 28th November 2025. We have currently ceased new applications for online services.
Your patience and understanding is appreciated during this process.