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04/05/2026

2026   spring vaccine now available. If you are eligible and wish to be vaccinated please contact the Surgery for an app...
04/05/2026

2026 spring vaccine now available. If you are eligible and wish to be vaccinated please contact the Surgery for an appointment.

The 2026 COVID-19 spring vaccination programme gets under way on Monday 20 April, giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months.

This year’s spring vaccine will be offered to:
β€’ adults aged 75 years old or over;
β€’ residents in a care home for older adults;
β€’ individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a.

For further information on the spring top up see www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/covid-19-vaccine

01/05/2026
01/05/2026
30/04/2026

πŸ”΅ Bank Holiday Closure πŸ”΅

The Surgery will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026.

πŸ’Š Please ensure you have sufficient quantities of medication, allowing for surgery and pharmacy closures.

☎️ For urgent medical treatment please contact the out of hours service on 028 38399201.

🟑 Free Dementia Clinic 🟑If you care for someone who has dementia, or live with the diagnosis yourself,  you can book a f...
21/04/2026

🟑 Free Dementia Clinic 🟑

If you care for someone who has dementia, or live with the diagnosis yourself, you can book a free 45 minute face to face appointment with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse for expert, tailored support.

Please note these clinics are ran in partnership with the Nationwide Building Society, however, you do not need to be a member to book an appointment.

Please see below if you believe this would be helpful

15/04/2026

The life-saving RSV vaccination programme is to be extended to include all those over the age of 80 from 1 April 2026.
People who have not yet received an RSV vaccination and are over 80 will be invited by their GP practice.
The existing RSV programme offers vaccination to:
β€’ residents in care homes for older adults
β€’ adults turning 75 years
β€’ adults aged 75 to 79 years when the programme began
β€’ pregnant women (to protect their babies after they are born)
www.pha.site/immunisation-and-vaccinations

🐣 Easter Holidays 🐣 The Surgery will be closed on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April 2026.πŸ’Š Please ensure you have suffici...
30/03/2026

🐣 Easter Holidays 🐣

The Surgery will be closed on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April 2026.

πŸ’Š Please ensure you have sufficient quantities of medication for the holiday period, allowing for surgery and pharmacy holiday closures.

☎️ For urgent medical treatment please contact the out of hours service on 028 38399201.

We understand there is a lot of concern around the current number of meningitis cases that have been confirmed in Englan...
25/03/2026

We understand there is a lot of concern around the current number of meningitis cases that have been confirmed in England.

The PHA have issued a statement to help with any concerns that parents and young people may have.

To view the full statement, click on the link below:

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/pha-statement-meningitis

The PHA is aware of the meningitis outbreak recently reported in South East England. The UKHSA is leading the response to the outbreak and there is no increased risk to the population in Northern Ireland. However, it is important for everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the steps to take if they are concerned. For info see www.pha.site/MeningitisKent

25/03/2026

We all have a role to play in ensuring vulnerable people are protected from second-hand smoke.

This , we’re encouraging people visiting hospitals to on hospital grounds.

Visit www.stopsmokingni.info to find your local free stop smoking service.

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

09/03/2026

🟒 Bank Holiday Closure 🟒

The Surgery will be closed on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

πŸ’Š Please ensure you have sufficient quantities of medication, allowing for surgery and pharmacy closures.

☎️ For urgent medical treatment please contact the out of hours service on 028 38399201.

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Loughbrickland
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