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THE SURGERY WILL BE CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS FROM FRIDAY 29TH MARCH 2024 AT 12.45PM. IF YOU REQUIRE A DOCTOR IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY ON FRIDAY BETWEEN 12.45PM - 6PM PLEASE PHONE 07856960782. AFTER 6PM PLEASE PHONE NORTH & WEST URGENT CARE ON 028 90744447. THE SURGERY WILL RE-OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL 2024 AT 8.30AM.   
Important Changes to our system will occur from Tuesday 2nd May 2023*  For urgent on the day GP appointments you will need to ring the surgery at 08:30 am .  To arrange a non-urgent pre-bookable appointment you will need to ring at 09:15am. For any other general enquiry you will need to ring between 10:30-12:45 and 2-3pm .  We would appreciate your co-operation and patience with the new changes as we strive to improve our patient services.
Due to the high demand at the surgery we would ask that you be patient and courteous to our staff. We are all working hard as a Team to provide the best service possible for all our Patients.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ORDERING PRESCRIPTIONS -  YOU CAN ORDER PRESCRIPTIONS BY TELEPHONE ON 028 90391690 BETWEEN 10.30AM TO 12.45PM AND FROM 2PM TO 3PM OR VIA THE 24 HOUR REPEAT PRESCRIPTION LINE ON 028 90721540.  AS YOU CAN APPRECIATE OUR PHONELINES ARE EXTREMELY BUSY. 

YOU MUST ALLOW AT LEAST 48 - 72 HOURS FROM THE ISSUING OF YOUR PRESCRIPTION TO COLLECTING YOUR PRESCRIPTION FROM THE PHARMACY.  AS YOU CAN APPRECIATE THE SURGERY AND THE PHARMACY ARE EXTREMELY BUSY, AND ANY CONTACT BEFORE THIS TIME FRAME WILL ONLY RESULT IN MORE STRAIN ON OUR RESOURCES.  

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE DOCTOR OR THE NURSE, PLEASE PHONE THE SURGERY TO CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT SO THAT WE CAN ACCOMMODATE OTHER PATIENTS WHO NEED SEEN.

 

 

 

 

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Sexual Health

coldBoth men and women need to look after their sexual health and take time to understand the issues that surround contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

For instance there are some STIs, like chlamydia, that you could be carrying without having any symptoms. This infection can affect fertility, so it's important to make use of the sexual health services available for free on the NHS.

Useful Resources:

Sex & Young People
A comprehensive guide to the questions you may have about sex from the NHS

Sexually Transmitted Infections
Issues, symptoms and treatments

Sexual Health FAQs
Expert answers from a qualified Doctor

NetdoctorFPA
Here you'll find tips for a fulfilling sex life plus advice on STDs, contraception and common sex problems.

FPA - The Sexual Health Charity
Sexual health advice and information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy choices, abortion and planning a pregnancy.


Contraception

There are so many different types of contraception available that you should be able to find the right method. You may have to try several different things before you choose the one you like most.

Types of contraception

Useful Resources

NetDoctor
A Family Planning specialist writes about the different types of contraception, the benefits and pitfalls and how effective they are

Contraception - NHS
Information on Contraception from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be used and with links to other useful resources.

Hormonal Contraception
This factsheet is for women who are taking hormonal contraceptives, or who would like information about them.


Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection among under-25s. Often there are no symptoms, but testing and treatment are simple.

Causes and risk factors Chlamydia is usually passed from one person to another during vaginal, oral or anal sex, or by sharing sex toys. It can live inside cells of the cervix, urethra, rectum and sometimes in the throat and eyes.

Useful Links

NHS - focus on Chlamydia Information, videos and advice from the NHS website

Chlamydia
This factsheet is for people who have chlamydia, or who would like information about it.


These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice

 
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