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AUTUMN FLU AND COVID VACCINE

The autumn Flu and Covid vaccine is now available for those patients who are eligible to receive it. Book now with a receptionist

NEW COMPUTERISED SYSTEM

From the end of October 2023 we will be moving to a new computerised system. Your process may take a little longer at the beginning. We're sorry for any delays as we start using our new system and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

GP APPOINTMENTS

TO HELP REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF INFECTION, WE ARE OPERATING A TELEPHONE TRIAGE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM. IF YOU REQUIRE MEDICAL ADVICE WE ARE ADVISING PATIENTS TO PHONE AT 8.30AM. You will be put through to one of our receptionists. Please give a brief summary of the reason why you are contacting the surgery. We will then decide on the most appropriate person and best method to contact you.

IF YOU NEED A REPEAT PRESCRIPTION, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR SCRIPT LINE ALONG WITH THE NAME OF THE CHEMIST YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PRESCRIPTION TO BE SENT TO. PLEASE ALLOW 48 HOURS FOR REPEAT SCRIPTS.

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You can now order repeat prescriptions and book GP appointments online. Ask at reception for more information.

Flu season is almost upon us. The Flu vaccine will be available from Tuesday 1st October 20189

This family practice was established in 1946 prior to the inception of the Health Service in premises at Orritor Street by Dr Des Flanigan. He was subsequently joined by Dr John Flanigan at James Street in 1953. Dr Des emigrated to New Zealand in 1963 and the practice was maintained single-handedly by Dr John, who moved to the Health Centre in 1974, where he was joined by Dr Paul Flanigan in August1987.

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