The Archway Surgery, Armagh

22/01/2026

Whether you like to run or not, volunteering at park run can be good fun and the help will be appreciated...

VOLUNTEERS required for this Saturday morning - you know the drill - if able to help us, then please get in touch 👍🏃🚶

22/01/2026

If you have ever thought of fostering you may be interested in the information session on line next wed - see below.

Thinking of becoming a foster carer? 🏠💛

Find out about the fostering opportunities, benefits and supports we offer our foster carers at our virtual information session:

📅 Wednesday 28 January
🕢 7:30pm-8:30pm

Join via MS Teams:👇
Meeting ID: 338 613 465 78
Passcode: FkjXs2

Open to anyone interested in fostering across Northern Ireland - no registration required.



Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Northern Health and Social Care Trust South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care Trust Western Health and Social Care Trust

20/01/2026

Some of you may remember Dr Jen Cullen who spent some time in Archway during her GP training...

15/01/2026

Say no to va**ng.

10 – 15 v**e puffs are roughly equivalent to one cigarette.

We want to encourage and support families to have open and engaging conversations with young people to steer them away from these products.

For help and advice on talking to your child about va**ng visit, www.pha.site/va**ng

12/01/2026

Anyone who is suffering domestic abuse can contact police on the non-emergency 101 number or 999 in an emergency.
A 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline is also available to anyone who has concerns about domestic or sexual abuse, now or in the past on 0808 802 1414.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly3z4xdzk9o?at_link_type=web_link&utm_social_post_id=649942008&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link&at_link_id=10D4134C-EFA7-11F0-BB72-B08D5CED890A&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_origin=BBC_News_NI&utm_social_handle_id=742734325867560&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawPSPzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekHH6NNATZowPtmbCv2d6iMSNn-F1Gj6NqCtGNLS_9j2CS-uXNRjbSeE9k1g_aem_3A6Y8pK9Mw9tAz5gLcFG2g

Police received 1407 calls from 20 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, an increase of 117 from the year before.

12/01/2026

Are you entitled to more?
Do you know what benefits you are entitled to?

Find out exactly what you are entitled to, quickly and easily by calling us on 03301359733 or contacting us through our website www.adviceabc.co.uk

12/01/2026

If you or a child are unwell, with an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment but is not immediately life threatening, please use our Phone First service before attending our Emergency Departments or Minor Injuries Unit. ☎️ Call 0300 123 3 111 between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday.

Flu is circulating in our community and adding to already high levels of demand for care. Using Phone First helps you get the right support, in the right place, as quickly as possible.
For everyday health concerns, you can get fast advice and treatment from your local pharmacist through the Pharmacy First service - no need to wait for a GP appointment.

🚨For all life threatening conditions, always call 999.🚨
🔗Services available here
https://pulse.pulse.ly/1rxrzhm2ya
https://pulse.pulse.ly/i0x4raltxx

28/12/2025

Wondering about fostering...?

🔹Reflections from a child in foster care at Christmas🔹

"I had Christmas away from home this year. It was a bit sad for me but most of it was nice.

I had a stocking! I've never had a stocking before. In the morning there were treats inside my stocking and presents under the tree for me. We got to eat chocolate before breakfast! Then I got to open the present mummy gave me on Tuesday. She got me a DJ Furby. I couldn’t wait to play with it but David* took forever to find batteries!

I felt sad that I couldn’t see my mummy on Christmas Day. I hope she’s OK. I wish she could have had dinner with us. I asked Sarah* if I could keep her some cake for when I see her again. We wrapped it up and hid it in the cupboard so no one else would eat it.

Christmas dinner was very tasty with lots to eat. Sarah thinks I ate the sprouts but I secretly gave them to the dog!

Christmas was different at Sarah and David's house to how it was at home. We played board games in the afternoon. Everyone was laughing and playing and were really kind to me. That’s not how I remember Christmas. It wasn’t happy before.

Sarah asked if I could be on her team and I liked that. We didn’t win but I didn't care. I felt happy inside and not scared at all. I felt safer than safe. "
Alice*, age 9

*names changed

24/12/2025

24/12/2025

The Urgent Care (GP) Out of Hours Service should be used for serious urgent problems that cannot wait until our surgery reopens on Monday. Tel 028 3839 9201

For other services over the holiday period see:
https://southerntrust.hscni.net/get-in-touch/out-of-hours-and-emergency-contacts/

24/12/2025

Some of you may remember that our Archway Elf and his family had some advice for us last year in the weeks coming up to Christmas. The Elves weren't really in advice mode this year but I'm sure you'll be glad to know that they were about and up to tricks. We may need to offer them an appointment in the new year for some contraceptive advice as they seem to have multiplied significantly since last year, what do you think? We would not want to cause offence but maybe they don't know about available options.... Or maybe 'more elves more better?' as they say...

24/12/2025

This festive period take time out to do something that brings you joy.

The ‘Take 5 steps to wellbeing’ are a great way to help improve your mental health and wellbeing and build healthy habits in to your daily routine, especially at this busy time of year.

Next time you are in your local pharmacy , pick up a ‘How are you feeling?’ leaflet to find out how to get started, or visit www.mindingyourhead.info/take-5-steps-wellbeing