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29/12/2025

Stay well this winter and help stop the spread😷🦠

📌Take common sense steps to reduce the spread of flu and other similar illnesses by exercising good respiratory and hand hygiene and staying away from others if you have symptoms.

📌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.

📌And if eligible get your flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine and RSV vaccine.
www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

24/12/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION
The following local pharmacies will provide cover on Christmas day.

Belmont Pharmacy, Da Vincis Complex, Culmore Road
Opening hours 12 Noon-1pm only.

Bradleys Pharmacy, 130 Nortland Road
Opening hours 6pm-7pm only

We woukd like to wish all our patients and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
24/12/2025

We woukd like to wish all our patients and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

Local community pharmacists offer a number of free pharmacy first services. Details of these services are listed below.
19/12/2025

Local community pharmacists offer a number of free pharmacy first services.
Details of these services are listed below.

15/12/2025

IMPORTANT PATIENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to limited appointments over the Christmas & New Year holiday period, no routine GP appointments will be available from 23-29th December 2025 inclusive.

Limited routine appointments will be available on 30th & 31st December 2025.

At all other times over the holiday period the practice will operate same day urgent GP appointments only.

The practice will be closed on Thursday 25th & Friday 26th December 2025 & on 1st January 2026.

All patients should ensure that they have ordered their repeat medication prior to the Christmas holiday practice closure. Please allow extra time for your repeat medication to be processed.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time period. 🎅 🎄

08/12/2025

Cervical screening can determine whether you have human papillomavirus (HPV) and changes in your cells that could go on to develop into cancer if left untreated. If you are aged between 25 and 64 it's important to book and attend for screening when invited.

If at any time you feel something isn't right, don’t wait, contact your GP.

Visit www.pha.site/cervicalscreening for more info.

08/12/2025

The latest respiratory report shows influenza activity has again increased across all surveillance indicators.

Flu is spreading, you can help stop the spread by:
• Washing your hands regularly
• Catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue
• Minimising contact with others
• Getting vaccinated if you are eligible

For further information on the flu vaccine see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

The PHA surveillance reports are available at www.pha.site/Respiratory-surveillance-report / www.pha.site/Vaccine-uptake

28/11/2025

📌Children in P1 to Year 12 will be offered the flu vaccine in school.
📌All pre-school children aged two years and over will be offered the vaccine in their GP surgery.

Most children receive the vaccine via a quick and painless nasal spray - just two seconds to provide them with the maximum protection against flu this winter.

Remember, check school bags for consent forms, sign and return ASAP!

For pre-school children contact your GP to find out what their vaccination arrangements are.

For further information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION The practice will be closed for essential staff training on Thursday 27th November from 1p...
25/11/2025

IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION

The practice will be closed for essential staff training on Thursday 27th November from 1pm to 6pm.

Should you require urgent medical assistance during this time that cannot wait until the next day, please contact the surgery on the usual telephone number and follow the advice given.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

19/11/2025

Practice patients are now able to order their repeat prescription medication online.

This is the most convenient and easiest way to order your repeat medication.

Please ask a member of the practice team about how to sign up.

19/11/2025

It’s national Self Care Week 🫶

Coughs, colds and sore throats are common viral illnesses at this time of year 🥶

Wrap up warm, drink plenty of fluids and ask your Pharmacist for advice 🧣

Find out more:

👉 nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/cough

👉 nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/common-cold

👉 online.hscni.net/our-work/pharmacy-and-medicines-management/community-pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

Community Pharmacy NI Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland Royal College of General Practitioners

30/10/2025

IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and do not have access to our clinical computer system at this time. This is due to a wide spread Internet issue affecting the local primary care area. Technical experts are working at pace to resolve the issue.

We are only able to deal with urgent medical matters at this time. Please do not contact us regarding routine medical matters. We apologise for any inconvenience this situation has caused.

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51-61 Great James Street
Derry
BT487DH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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