COVID VACCINE UPDATE 12/08/2021

Close contacts will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days as long as they test negative

and have had both Covid-19 vaccine jabs

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-and-guidance-what-they-mean-you

IF YOU REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES

PLEASE SEE NEW APP LINK BELOW

FOR APPLE DEVICES: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/covidcert-ni/id1576492321

OR FOR ANDROID DEVICES: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hscni.covidcertni

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COMMENCING WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2021

THE PRACTICE WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS,

EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES

IN ORDER TO FACILITATE COVID BOOSTER VACCINATION CLINICS

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY BEFORE 5.00 P.M. PLEASE CONTACT THE PRACTICE IN THE NORMAL WAY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - 01/06/2021

You can now order free coronavirus home testing kits

You can order your home testing kit here.

For further information on rapid COVID testing check online : www.health-ni.gov.uk/workforce-testing

ANYONE OVER 40 YRS CAN NOW BOOK A COVID VACCINATION APPOINTMENT WITH THE PRACTICE

Please phone: 02890364048 or Email: reception.Z00434@gp.hscni.net for further information

FROM 24th MAY 2021

Restaurants, cafes, bars and other hospitality venues in Northern Ireland can now operate indoors

IF YOU ARE AGED 18 - 40 YOU CAN NOW BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

TO HAVE THE PFIZER VACCINATION AT A TRUST CENTRE

YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE:  https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated

If you are pregnant or breast feeding please see updated covid-19 guidance

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-women-who-are-pregnant-or-breastfeeding

ADULT HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS OF IMMUNOSUPRESSED PATIENTS (OVER 16YRS)

 Please let your adult household contacts know that they can now

book a vaccination appointment at one of the regional vaccination centres. See attached link –

Get a COVID-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland | nidirect and https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated/

Are you aged 30 or over - you can now book an appointment for your covid vaccine

If possible, please book online at: https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated

However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 200 7813.

 Patients aged 16 - 18 with underlying health conditions 

 can now book with the

Regional vaccination Centre

through link below:

https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking

OR VIA TELEPHONE: 0300 200 7813

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QUARANTINE ADVICE - UPDATED 19/04/21

https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/

TRAVEL ADVICE - UPDATED 19/04/21

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-advice

EMERGENCY

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS

 PLEASE PHONE

DALRIADA

 ON - 02825663500

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TO HELP REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF INFECTION,

WE ARE ADVISING ALL PATIENTS TO PHONE BEFORE COMING TO THE SURGERY

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It is a requirement for patients to wear a face covering when entering the surgery.  

 We would be grateful if you could come with your face covering

Thank you for your understanding

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PRESCRIPTIONS UPDATE

IF YOU NEED TO ORDER A PRESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL THE SURGERY ON: 02890364048

AND NOMINATE A CHEMIST OF YOUR CHOICE.

ALL PRESCRIPTIONS WILL THEN BE SENT TO YOUR CHOSEN CHEMIST

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SURGERY

THE MINOR AILMENT SCHEME IS NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR PHARMACY

PLEASE SEE HOME PAGE FOR CONDITIONS

PHARMACY FIRST FOR WINTER AILMENTS: SORE THROAT AND COMMON COLD SYMPTOMS 

IS NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST FIRST FOR FREE CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE AND TREATMENT

SAVE TIME AND AVOID WAITING TO SEE YOUR GP- 03/12/2020

APPOINTMENTS

IF YOU REQUIRE AN URGENT APPOINTMENT PLEASE PHONE

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SURGERY

If you are very unwell please

 inform the receptionist

at the beginning of your call.

IF YOU DEVELOP A RASH PLEASE PHONE RECEPTION

ON:

02890364048 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

COVID-19

If you have a:

New continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/change in smell or taste

　Do not go to the surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

For further information and self-isolation advice, visit www.pha.site/coronavirus - updated 15/04/2020

 Please phone NHS 111 - option 1  for any coronavirus advice if you are symptomatic or asymptomatic

 NHS 111 also has an online coronavirus service

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME - 28/01/2021

HELP US TO HELP YOU!

PLEASE ENSURE WE HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER. 

PLEASE ORDER REPEAT SCRIPTS VIA EMAIL: reception.Z00434@gp.hscni.net

 OR VIA 24 HOUR PHONE LINE - 02890364048

IF YOU REQUIRE A SAME DAY APPOINTMENT, PLEASE TELEPHONE BETWEEN 8.30 - 10.30 A.M.

IF YOU REQUIRE A HOME VISIT,  PLEASE TELEPHONE BETWEEN 8.30 - 10.30 A.M.

IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING PLEASE PRESS INTERCOM BUTTON 

LOCATED ON FRONT DOOR

LADIES AGED 25-65, IF YOU REQUIRE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING CERVICAL SCREENING:

PLEASE GO TO: www.cancerscreening.hscni.net

Community Resources 2 booklet now available under: Our Services

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DO YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMATOID ARTHTITIS?

PLEASE FIND ADVICE HERE:

https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org/

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EMERGENCIES OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS

Outside of normal surgery hours please call Dalriada Urgent Care on 028 2566 3500

if you require urgent medical assistance