Lodge Health

01/03/2026

Self-care isn’t always candles and bubble baths — sometimes it’s setting a boundary, drinking enough water

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and it’s okay if your version of self-care looks different.

💛 What does self-care look like for you this week?


AWARE NI

25/02/2026

Leaving repeat prescriptions on our answering machine 💊

Please ensure you provide us with enough clear information that our team is able to make out what you require:
•your full name
•your date of birth
•each repeat medication that you require.

Leaving a message ‘order everything on the list’ is not acceptable.

We have had a number of unclear messages left over the past few weeks, some without any names of who is ordering.

Remember to order with enough time to allow 72hrs (3 working days) for it to reach your nominated pharmacy.

Thanking you for your co-operation.

19/02/2026

On Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 12.45, We will be closed for staff training.

We will re open on Thursday morning at 8.30am

Thank you for your co operation

03/02/2026

Source: Public Health Agency
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer for both men and women in Northern Ireland. It is more common in older people, especially men.

Screening is aimed at people without symptoms, and will help determine whether you need to go for further tests. It can also pick up pre-cancerous polyps so these can be easily removed and reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer in the future.

For more info on bowel cancer and screening, visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/bowel-screening

Bowel cancer screening is offered to people aged 60 to 74 to check for bowel cancer. Screening can help detect cancer at an early stage when treatment is more effective. Screening can also check for and remove polyps which can go on to develop into cancer over time.

11/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

29/12/2025

We have been getting some calls about the 'My Care App' please be aware that this has nothing to do with the practice and our staff are unable to help. Below is contact details if you require help.

The My Care patient portal has officially reached 250,000 sign-ups in Northern Ireland 📱

Join the quarter of a million people who are already taking control of their healthcare journeys and sign up now ➡️ https://orlo.uk/My-Care_9cGH4

If you require support please email the My Care Helpdesk:
📧 mycarehelpdesk@hscni.net
📞 028 9536 8180

29/12/2025

📲 The Phone First service aims to ensure patients get direct access to the right care.

If you have an injury that is not urgent or life threatening, use the Phone First service to be clinically assessed and signposted to the right service.

👉 More info: t.ly/rmzLP

23/12/2025

Strategies to support children

In this webinar, Dr. Tony Lloyd will share expert tips and strategies to help support your child with emotional dysregulation.

19/12/2025

Talking really helps!

The Public Health Agency’s ‘Talking really helps’ mass media campaign is running from November 2025 to March 2026. The campaign aims to encourage anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their real feelings. The campaign also promotes L...

16/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

16/12/2025

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08/12/2025

The latest respiratory report shows influenza activity has again increased across all surveillance indicators.

Flu is spreading, you can help stop the spread by:
• Washing your hands regularly
• Catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue
• Minimising contact with others
• Getting vaccinated if you are eligible

For further information on the flu vaccine see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

The PHA surveillance reports are available at www.pha.site/Respiratory-surveillance-report / www.pha.site/Vaccine-uptake