Foyleside Family Practice

02/09/2025

And we are live! Huge backlog of scripts, results letters and phone calls and we are a bit slower than usual. Bear with us while we get back on track and iron out the snags. Urgent queries only for rest of the week but light at the end of the tunnel. Massive thank you for all the support!

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷

Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?

Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.

Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.

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30/08/2025

If you or someone you care for are going through a difficult time or need support, please remember that you are not alone.

Our Adult Mental Health Service has launched a new online Hub that outlines services, supports and resources that can help you or someone you care for.

Click here to access the Hub ▶ https://westerntrust.hscni.net/services/mental-health-services/adult-mh-services/

28/08/2025

Preventable childhood infections can have a huge impact on a child’s life. They can miss out on education due to time spent unwell, be hospitalised, have life-long complications such as deafness, blindness and paralysis. Sometimes they can even cause death.

Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

To see if your child is up to date with their childhood vaccinations, check their red book, or contact your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

28/08/2025

✨ The Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre is proud to be part of the Stepping On Falls Prevention Programme ✨

Funded by the Public Health Agency, this programme is delivered in partnership with community-based Healthy Living Centres, statutory agencies, and clinical service providers.

👣 Stepping On offers balance & strengthening exercises for older people to:
✔️ Reduce the risk of falls
✔️ Build confidence in everyday situations
✔️ Improve strength & mobility through the evidence-based OTAGO programme

Falls are a serious health concern—but the good news is they can be prevented at any age.

This 9-week programme is delivered across the Western Health & Social Care Trust in 10 venues, bringing together expert support from:
🔹 Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Teams
🔹 Health Improvement Team
🔹 Home Safety, Footcare & Eye Care Services
🔹 Medication Reviews

📌 Referral Criteria:
➡️ Aged 65+
➡️ Vulnerable or at risk of a fall
➡️ Experienced a fall (priority if within last 12 months)

Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre - next programme delivery date Monday 8th September

👉 If you or a loved one could benefit, get in touch today to learn more and see how you can join the next programme.

Contact Jonathan@olt.ie or 02871373870

26/08/2025

⭐️New Programme⭐️

We are taking names now for our Better Days Pain Management programme, which will be starting Wednesday 1st October.

This has been a very popular and worthwhile programme supporting local people living with long-term pain.

If you think you could benefit from this please contact Pete at pete@olt.ie or call 02871 373870