Mountsandel Medical Centre

18/01/2026

🚭 Thinking About Stopping Smoking? Support Is Available 🚭

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — and you don’t have to do it alone. There is a wide range of free support available across Northern Ireland to help you quit in a way that suits you.

Support available includes:

✔ Stop Smoking NI, delivered by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offering free one-to-one support and advice
✔ Smoking cessation advice from many local community pharmacies, including ni****ne replacement therapy and guidance
✔ Free stop-smoking phone apps to help you track your progress, manage cravings, and stay motivated.

Whether you’re ready to quit now or just thinking about it, help is available at every stage.

🌐 Visit www.stopsmokingni.info

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doh.smokefree&hl=en_GB

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-quit-smoking/id687298065

Every quit attempt is a positive step forward — support is here when you’re ready.

13/01/2026

Source: Public Health Agency

The NI childhood immunisation schedule is changing giving even better protection with the introduction of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

From January 2026, eligible children will be offered a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) - as part of the routine infant vaccination schedule.

As with other childhood immunisations, parents will be contacted by their GP surgery to arrange an appointment if their child is eligible. If you are unsure if your child is up to date with vaccinations the easiest way to check is to look at your child’s red book or speak to your health visitor or GP.

Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

Source: Parentline NI

🌟Starting the year with support can make all the difference.🌟
Dads Talk 2026 is here—bringing separated dads together for honest conversation and shared experience.
Join our Zoom meet-ups and take that first step.
📞Call 0808 8020 400 for more information

30/12/2025

Just a reminder we will be closed Thursday 1st January, any prescriptions ordered after 4pm on Wednesday 31st won't be ready until Monday 5th.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year

24/12/2025

🫂 You’re not alone — support is only a phone call away 🫂

❤️ If you’re feeling lonely, worried, or just need someone to talk to, there are people ready to listen. Reaching out can feel hard, but there’s always help and a friendly voice on the other end of the line. Or if you prefer use the links to the websites or pages.

Please see the numbers below and choose the one that feels right for you. ❤️

🌐 https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line

🌐 https://www.samaritans.org/ni/
☎️ 116 123

🌐 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
☎️ 0808 8010327
Respect

🌐 https://www.cruse.org.uk/
☎️ 0808 808 1677

🌐 https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/
☎️ 0808 808 8000
Public Health Agency

🌐 https://dsahelpline.org/
☎️ 0808 802 1414
Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline

🌐 https://stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk/
Grassroots Su***de Prevention

🌐 https://www.childline.org.uk/
Childline

🌐 https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Child Bereavement UK

🌐 https://www.mencap.org.uk/
Mencap in Northern Ireland

🌐 https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk
Battle Scars self-harm support charity

24/12/2025

See below for the local Christmas Pharmacy Rota, also a link which will take you to Pharmacies in other areas.

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https://bso.hscni.net/pharmacy-support-links/weekly-holiday-rotas/

23/12/2025

Source: Public Health Agency

During the festive period, you are not alone.

If you are in distress or crisis, or you know someone who is, you can talk to one of Lifeline’s qualified counsellors for free.

Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.

Visit www.LifelineHelpline.info to find out more

22/12/2025

19/12/2025

18/12/2025

We are holding our last flu/covid clinic this Friday 19th December. Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. Only those sent a letter or text message are eligible.

13/12/2025

🌿 New Respiratory Wellbeing Walking Trail 🌿

We’re pleased to support a new walking trail initiative developed to encourage gentle activity for people living with respiratory conditions.

The initiative came to fruition following a chance encounter that led to a conversation between Dr James Cannie, a Respiratory Consultant at the Causeway Hospital and Allan Hamilton of Brilliant Trails, a local Antrim-based company. After hearing about Allan’s work, Dr Cannie thought that it would be great to have something like this for his respiratory patients. Inspired by his own family’s experience of lung disease, Allan generously volunteered his time to help bring this project to life and raise awareness for respiratory patients.

The initiative is being promoted in partnership with Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke with information soon to be available in clinics and guidance on self-referral to their services.

☕ Trail Reward Partners ☕

These businesses are also supporting the initiative by giving participants 10% off their warm drinks, when they bring in their trial booklets (available on launch day).

Bob & Berts Coleraine , Considered Co Zero Waste & Refill Store , Fidela Coffee Roasters and Lost & Found

It truly means a lot to all those involved that they are supporting this community effort!

To find out more about this fantastic programme, please read the link or come along to the launch on Thursday 18th December at 10.00am, in front of Coleraine Town Hall. Everyone is Welcome.