Near Patient Testing Clinic
This is a blood monitoring required for certain medications require regular blood tests. You will be referred to this clinic from your doctor to book into a treatment room .
Child Health Clinic
Alternative Thursdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
The practice works along with our local health visitors to provide a programme of regular checks on children under five years old.
Children's Immunisation Clinic Thursdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
You should receive an appointment through the post for your child's vaccinations. If you think your child has missed any injections, do let us know. It is important that all children are fully protected.
Anti-coagulation Monitoring
Monday 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
This clinic provides care of patients on Warfarin medication. It is managed by Liz Redmond.
Ischaemic Heart Disease Clinic
Liz Redmond holds this clinic for patients with coronary heart disease where they can have their blood pressure, cholesterol and medication monitored. Please contact reception for an appointment.
Diabetic Clinic
This is run by the practice nurse Liz Redmond in conjunction with Dr McKillen. It provides education, support, dietary advice and monitoring.
COPD Clinic
This clinic specialises in the care and support of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Asthma Clinic
This clinic is held for all asthmatics and offers support, education and appropriate treatment and check-ups.
Smoking Cessation
Please request a phone call to discuss with one of our pharmacists.
Maternity Services
All doctors in the practice provide antenatal and postnatal care.
Family Planning
Contraceptive care is provided by all doctors during surgery hours. Please make an appointment. Alternatively book an appointment with a Trust family planning clinic.
Cervical Smear Clinic
All female patients (aged 20 to 65) are offered screening at three-yearly intervals.
Travel Vaccinations
Please contact us at least four weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge may be made for certain vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. Please ask for details at reception. A travel vaccination form must be completed prior to appointment. Please collect at reception.
Flu Vaccination Clinics (Winter)
An influenza vaccination is recommended for patients with chronic heart disease, chronic lung disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease, diabetes, registered carers, residents of nursing and rest homes, learning disabilities, asplenia or splenic dysfunction, BMI>40kg, a weakened immune system due to disease or treatment, all pregnant women.
Please ring surgery for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit can be arranged at the doctor's request.
Private Medical Services
Medical examinations for life assurance, pre-employment medicals, PSV licence etc are a service not covered by the NHS and will attract a fee which has been recommended by the British Medical Association. Please enquire with reception for advice on appointments and charges.
Eastern Health And Social Services Board
Details of primary medical services in the area may be obtained from:
The Director of Primary Care
Eastern Health and Social Services Board
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast BT2 8BS