Church Street Surgery Newtownards

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

☘️ St Patrick’s Day – Surgery Closed ☘️

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Tuesday 17th March for St Patrick’s Day.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed, please contact Out of Hours services on 📞 028 9182 2344.

🚑 In an emergency, please dial 999.

The surgery will reopen and operate as normal on Wednesday 18th March.

Thank you for your understanding.

12/03/2026

🌿 Greenspaces Programme – A Great Opportunity for Our Patients - please share this post!🌿

We’re pleased to share another exciting opportunity for our patients to take part in the Greenspaces nature-based health programme.

This free 8-week programme takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Stewart, Newtownards, and is designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing through gentle outdoor activities, time to reflect, and the chance to connect with others in a supportive group.

🗓 Starts: Wednesday 15 April
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Location: Mount Stewart, 191 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2AD
📅 Duration: 8 consecutive weeks

Participants must be registered with a North Down & Ards Federation GP practice, and places are limited.

📧 Email: hannah.roach@setrust.hscni.net
📞 Telephone: 07872 419 898 (Catherine McNiece)

If you feel this programme could benefit you, please get in touch to secure a place.

11/03/2026

🚶‍♂️ Wellbeing Walking Group – Starting 1 April 🌿

Our General Practice Social Work Multidisciplinary Team is inviting patients to join a friendly Wellbeing Walking Group in Newtownards.

Enjoy a gentle walk, a chat, and light refreshments while meeting new people and supporting your mental and physical wellbeing.

📍 Meeting at: The Warehouse, 45–47 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
📅 Starting: 1 April (for 6 weeks)
⏰ When: Wednesdays, 11.00am – 12.00pm

This free group is open to everyone and walks will be at a gentle pace.

Registration required:
📧 karen.missi@setrust.hscni.net
📞 07866 173 146

25/02/2026

📢 Practice Closure – Staff Training 📢

Please note that the practice will be closed from lunchtime on Thursday 26th February for essential staff training 🩺📚

👉 If you have a genuinely urgent medical issue during this time, GP Out of Hours will be covering.
📞 028 9182 2344

✅ We will be open as normal again on Friday morning.

Thank you for your understanding and support 😊✨

30/01/2026

Telephone 028090411792 if you meet the criteria and are interested !

Living with Type 2 diabetes and want to improve your health?

The Diabetes Remission Programme is a 12-month pilot helping participants lose weight, reduce medication and achieve remission 🙌🏼

Find out more by speaking to your GP or calling (028) 9041 1792

27/01/2026

📢 Practice Closure – Staff Training 📢

Please note that the practice will be closed from lunchtime on Wednesday 28th for essential staff training 🩺📚

👉 If you have a genuinely urgent medical issue during this time, GP Out of Hours will be covering.
📞 028 9182 2344

✅ We will be open as normal again on Thursday morning.

Thank you for your understanding and support 😊✨

23/01/2026

UPDATE - everything is working normally now 😃

📞 Phone Line Update 📞

Our phone lines have just gone down. We’re really sorry about this 😔

We’re investigating the problem with our supplier right now and will update you as soon as we have more information.

Please bear with us 🙏 and thank you for your patience while we get this sorted 💙

22/01/2026

📄 Repeat Prescription Guidelines – Please Read Carefully 💊 and please share widely!

To help your repeat prescriptions run smoothly and avoid delays, please follow the guidance below 👇

🔄 How the process works:

🏥 Nominate your chosen pharmacy for collection and make sure this is recorded on your medical record
📱 Consider signing up for text message notifications from your nominated pharmacy
💻 Order repeat prescriptions online via Patient Access (details available from reception)
✍️ Alternatively, leave a written request in the post box at the front door
⏳ Please allow 2 working days for the surgery to issue your prescription
🚚 Your nominated pharmacy will then collect the prescription and will need additional time to process and dispense it

⚠️ Important information:

⏱️ If your prescription has not been dispensed within 3 working days of your request, please check with your pharmacy first
🔍 The surgery can only begin investigating missing prescriptions after 3 working days from the date of request

🙏 Thank you for your cooperation. Following this process helps us provide a safe and efficient service for all patients.

21/01/2026

Thinking about fostering or just curious to learn more? 💙

Pop along to our Fostering Information Pop Up at the Ulster Hospital Café Connect this Thursday, 12–2pm.

Have a chat, ask questions and find out how you could make a life-changing difference.

19/01/2026

📢 Job Opportunity – GP Receptionist (Part-Time)

We have an exciting opportunity for a GP Receptionist to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and administrative skills, who enjoys working with people and contributing to high-quality patient care.

Key details:
• Role: GP Receptionist
• Hours: Part-time, between 8:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Location: GP Practice (UK-based)

If this role is of interest, please download and complete the application pack using the link below.

🔗 Click below for full details and to apply

🗓 Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Surgery, Newtownards - Job Vacancies

15/01/2026

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