Old Mill Surgery Newtownards

03/02/2026

28/01/2026

First Contact Physiotherapists ✨

We now have full time First Contact Physiotherapists on our team, Nicola McCormick and Matthew Wallace, experienced specialist physiotherapists.

They are able to assess and manage problems such as back pain, joint pain and soft tissue injuries. You can request an appointment directly with either Matthew or Nicola without a GP referral. Our GPs would recommend this direct access to either physio as they are specialists in musculoskeletal problems. These appointments are available to book via telephone or patient access.

Nicola works Monday and Friday all day and Wednesday afternoon. Matthew works Tuesday all day and Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

20/01/2026

We are taking part in an NHS supported initiative promoting improved menopause care

Please see attached newsletter from Your menopause by Harley St at home

19/01/2026

Old Mill Surgery now has a physio therapist full time working within the surgery

If you are having issues with shoulder, back pain or any other joint pains please speak to a receptionist to get booked in

07/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

31/12/2025

Please see below for 5 moments of Medication Safety 💊

More information is available at reception