Drs. Fannin, Hutchinson & Boyd

01/10/2024

The Drs and staff of Drs Fannin, Hutchinson and Boyd would like to express our sincere thanks to all our patients.
You have been our privilege to serve.

It is a now the time for a fresh start as Ballymoney Family Practice take over the management of the FHB practice and together we merge to become one.

Drs Hutchinson, Boyd and Overend along with our practice nurses, Lesley and Christine, reception staff Lindsay and Kirsty and Practice Manager Debbie will continue to work within the new Family Practice.

We say goodbye to Dr Fannin, who has worked in the practice for the past 35 years. She sends her heartfelt thanks for all the good wishes.

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Just a little photo from 20 years ago! We have worked with great colleagues down through the years, thanks to you all. ❤️

01/10/2024

Today marks the first day of change as the Drs Fannin, Hutchinson and Boyd practice transitions to become part of Ballymoney Family Practice.
This will be a smooth process but of course, patience will be needed for the first few weeks during the change-over of management and the pairing of computer systems and phones.
All of our patients should have received a letter detailing the small changes to come.
Please note
**until 8/10/24 please continue to contact our practice as before.
**After 8/10 the phone numbers to be used change as per the letter.

24/09/2024

*** Practice phones fixed***

22/09/2024

RSV vaccination coming shortly for those eligible.

13/09/2024

Today is World Sepsis Day.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction your body has to any infection. If you or someone you look after has an infection and is very unwell, or not getting better, don't be afraid to ask 'could it be sepsis?'
Seek immediate medical help ( ring 999) if you think you or someone you look after has sepsis as early hospital treatment is vital.

01/09/2024

From the Good Grief Trust.

17/08/2024

Reading is so important for children’s development.

This summer, make the library your family’s go-to-spot! Our events help children develop crucial skills for starting school in September. Don’t miss out 👉 https://tinyurl.com/LNIevents

10/08/2024

Even if symptoms settle you still need urgent medical attention as a TIA - transient ischaemic attack- can precede a major stroke.

08/08/2024

The whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy protects your baby until it's old enough for its own vaccine.
Vaccine uptake in pregnancy has dropped from 75% in 2017 to 59% in 2024 ( HSE).
And babies are dying from this serious infection.
Speak to your midwife or healthcare professional and please get vaccinated!
Pregnant women are offered the vaccine between 20 and 32 weeks to give maximum protection to their babies.

02/08/2024

*Important announcement**
The practice is very glad to inform our patients that from 8.30am on Monday 5th August our practice window at reception will be open and the phone lines will operate normally.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience during our recent staffing difficultiies which led to a reduced service. We are most hopeful that normal service will be maintained once resumed.

01/08/2024

Can we modify our chances of developing dementia?
An important new infographic from The Lancet of 14 risk factors for dementia. Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing.

21/06/2024

There are very high pollen levels across the country this week.

If you suffer from hay fever, our website has some useful info on easing your symptoms ➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever