Church Street Surgery Newtownards

30/10/2025

📢 Important Patient Notice – Computer Outage

We’re currently experiencing a severe computer outage this afternoon, which is affecting many GP practices across Northern Ireland.

Because of this, we are struggling to carry out some of our normal tasks and there may be delays in processing requests or accessing records.

The issue has been reported and is being worked on urgently. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this is resolved.

Thank you for bearing with us. 💻⚙️

28/10/2025

Stay well this winter

Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses.

Pharmacists are qualified to give advice about different health matters, including minor illnesses, so consider speaking to a pharmacist before going to your GP.

Find out more at www.pha.site/staywell2025

23/10/2025

The latest respiratory report shows an increase across the majority of surveillance indicators for influenza activity, so if you haven’t yet taken up your offer to get vaccinated now is the time before levels increase further!

It usually takes about two weeks for a vaccine to become effective, so if you’re eligible take up the offer without delay.

For further information on flu and COVID vaccines see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

Information about the RSV vaccine can be found at www.pha.site/RSVvaccine

The full respiratory surveillance report is available at www.pha.site/Respiratory-surveillance-report

22/10/2025

Mission Accomplished! 🎉

A huge thank you to the fantastic community who attended our vaccine clinic today at Movilla Presbyterian Church. Our staff loved seeing you and are proud to have helped protect so many of you against Flu and Covid.

Your invitation is still valid!

If you haven't had your vaccines yet, it's not too late. We have convenient appointments for eligible patients at the surgery.

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🩺 Book Your Vaccination:
How: Phone the surgery
When: After 3:30 pm
Where: Church St Surgery

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Protect yourself and those around you. Book your appointment today!

20/10/2025

📢 Practice Update – Reduced Capacity This Wednesday

Please note that on Wednesday this week, we will have reduced capacity at the surgery as many of our clinical and administrative team will be involved in delivering our winter vaccination programme.

We kindly ask patients to be patient and bear this in mind when contacting the surgery on that day.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue our efforts to keep our community healthy this winter. 💉❄️

17/10/2025

💉 Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics – Update

Invitations for our upcoming flu and COVID vaccination clinics have now been sent out to all eligible patients, either by text message or by post.

If you believe you should have received an invitation but haven’t, please call the surgery between 3.00pm and 5.30pm on any afternoon. One of our reception team will be happy to check and assist you.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our community protected this winter.

10/10/2025

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in Northern Ireland. There's a good chance of recovery if it's detected in its early stages.

It’s important to check your breasts regularly for any changes and always get any changes examined by a GP. Women will be invited to attend regular screening from 50 years old.

To find out more about breast cancer signs, symptoms and how you can be breast aware visit www.becancerawareni.info/breast-cancer

07/10/2025

Don’t put people around you at risk of breathing in harmful second-hand smoke.

By making the decision to quit you have already taken the first step to being smoke free.

Get help today…visit www.stopsmokingni.info to find your local free stop smoking service!

05/10/2025

💉 Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics – Update 💉

We’re now in the process of sending out invitations for our upcoming flu and COVID vaccination clinics. These will be sent by text message or post to patients who are eligible.

Please note that this is a gradual process, and not everyone will receive their invitation at the same time — so there’s no need to worry or contact the surgery if you haven’t heard from us yet.

✅ Invitations are being sent out in batches.
✅ We’ll post another update once all invitations have gone out.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to invite everyone who is eligible.

02/10/2025

📢Please note - we are having some teething issues with our new self check in software. Please speak to a receptionist if you are not sure you're properly checked in. 👈

30/09/2025

Important announcement coming regarding our upcoming flu and covid clinics. Watch this space 📢📢📢

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25/09/2025