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


Monday 18th March 2024

Monday 1st April & Tuesday 2nd April 2024 


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


PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS


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.


Appointments

calendar_penWe operate an appointment system for surgery appointments – it is important to report to reception when you attend the health centre so that we may book you in through the computer system.

 

Please make your appointment either by telephone or in person at the Health Centre.  If you are unable to have an appointment for that day and believe you need to be seen urgently, please let the receptionist know your symptoms. Appointments are released every morning at 08:30.

The doctors of The Country Medical Centre work in a partnership. Normally the doctor of your choice will attend to you, but in some circumstances, you may be asked to see his partner.

Practice nurses

In a number of cases it might be worth considering an appointment with a practice nurse rather than a doctor. Practice nurses are qualified to deal with many conditions and you may be seen more quickly.

Training

On occasions you will be advised that a medical student is with the doctor that you are going to see.  These students are training to be doctors and you may request that they are not in the room during your appointment.

Cancellations

If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.

 
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