Coronavirus/Covid 19

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Fever (over 38 degrees)

Cough

Flu-like symptoms

Shortness of breath

Loss of taste or smell

PLEASE ARRANGE A PCR TEST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE USING THE LINK....

https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

AND FOLLOW THE LASTEST DOH GUIDANCE ON ISOLATING

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating

 YOU CAN ALSO CALL 119 TO ARRANGE A COVID TEST 

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE PRACTICE UNLESS AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN PRE-ARRANGED

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic we are using Telephone Triage and have very limited appointments

Admin staff have been instructed to take details about your current medical complaint. 

The GPs may be able to issue medications or advice without an appointment or may phone you back.

If attending for an appointment, please let staff know when you arrive and wait in your car until the appointment time.

If you require a prescription please register with our on-line ordering service

Lodge Health Online Registration Form or use our 24hr prescription line

(028 70344430)

Hospital Letters can be posted or emailed to reception.Z00346@gp.hscni.net

Please DO NOT email the practice with Medical queries.

NO MEDICAL QUERIES WILL BE ANSWERED BY EMAIL

There has been a recent rise in face covering requests following changes in government policy from 27th Dec 2021.
The wearing of masks is a Government Policy.
Evidence why an individual cannot follow this requirement is not a GP responsibility.
- Practice Policy remains that GPs DO NOT provide letters for exemptions from wearing face coverings. It is each person's individual responsibility to provide evidence why they cannot wear a face covering.
- Practice Policy remains that we DO NOT provide letters from employers detailing why an employee should or should not wear a face covering. This remains an Occupational Health matter and is the Employers decision to make following discussion with their employee

Our staff are working very hard to maintain as much service provision as possible.  Please be respectful when dealing with them.  We understand that this is an anxious time of uncertainty but any abusive behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated.

Thank you for your co-operation in these difficult times

Vaccination is the most important thing you can do to protect your community against serious illnesses.  When enough people get vaccinated, it’s harder for a disease to spread to those who can’t have vaccines.

We know many people are interested in the COVID-19 vaccination and want to assure you that we are working through a priority list set by the Department of Health.  Please do not contact your GP about getting the vaccine. We will contact patients in order of priority. 

Join the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry Click on the link below for more info.

COVID19 VACCINATION RESEARCH

With patient’s needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription.

Access

Our surgery has access for disabled patients. If you require further assistance please ask at reception.