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The Country Medical Centre and Dervock Surgery will be closed on the following Bank holiday


Monday 26th August 2024

 


If you have an urgent medical condition please call Dalriada Urgent Care 028 256 63500


PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS


WHEN ORDERING YOUR REGULAR REPEAT MEDICATION PLEASE PICK UP THE NEXT WORKING DAY AFTER 3PM IN YOUR CHOSEN PHARMACY.  PLEASE DO NOT ORDER YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS EARLY - THEY WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND DUE TO CURRENT PRESSURE WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU IN RELATION TO THIS. 




Carers Health Check 


If you are a 'carer' (i.e. you have an unpaid role looking after someone in the community) for someone we can offer you a health check. 


This will involve an enquiry about any health problems / complaints and a review of any current medication which you may be on.  We can also provide information for organisations which may be able to help you in your role as a carer.


Please telephone our reception and ask for an appointment with our Practice Nurse for 'A Carers Health Check'




BOWEL SCREENING


A new video has been released giving information on the Bowel Screening Testing which is currently underway for eligible patients in Northern Ireland. 


If you have to take the test please follow the link below - you may find it of use!


http://www.cancerscreening.hscni.net/2188.htm




Meningitis Vaccination 


The practice are offering patients an additional vaccination to protect them against meningitis which will cover the ACW+Y strains of the illness. 


You are eligible if you are a patient:


* Aged 18 (born between 2/7/1996 - 1/7/1996)


* If you are born between 2/7/1997 - 1/7/1999


* If you are aged up to 25 going to University for the first time


* If you are 16 or 17 going to Agricultural College for the 1st time


Please telephone reception if you fall into one of the categories and wish to avail of this vaccine.


Depression Questionnaire

This easy to use patient questionnaire has been validated for use in Primary Care.

It is used by your doctor to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.

It can also be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression.

PHQ-9 Depression Assessment Questionnaire



 
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