Old Forge Surgery, Annalong

08/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating women and the incredible power of good nutrition to support your health, energy and wellbeing. Your body’s needs change throughout life — and understanding those changes can make a real difference.

👶 Preconception & Pregnancy: nourishing yourself is an important part of preparing for and supporting a healthy pregnancy.
🤱 Post‑pregnancy & new Mums: food choices can help boost energy, support recovery and keep you feeling your best during those early months.
💕Breastfeeding: staying well‑nourished helps maintain your own health at the same time as producing milk.
💫 Perimenopause & menopause: simple nutrition changes can support bone health, heart health and help manage symptoms.

To support you through these stages, the Public Health Dietitians Group have created a series of short, practical videos with clear, trustworthy advice:
🎥 Watch the full playlist here: https://loom.ly/EFEPJls

Empower yourself with knowledge. 💜✨

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all our incredible staff in Old Forge Surgery who go out of their way every day to deliver such excellent service and care to our community .

A special thanks and appreciation of them all .

We would also like to pay tribute to our community colleagues and teams of district nurses , health visitors , social workers , therapists and carers .

We would also like to thank the staff who volunteer for Life and Times who enable our patients to receive end of life care in the Mourne area .

Thank you .

08/03/2026

'I hallucinated a tiger walking down the street' - the sight condition mistaken for dementia

Alex Patterson was diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, an under-reported condition which causes visual hallucinations in people who already have sight loss.

04/03/2026

Who’s due a mums’ night out? 🍷🎨

Mourne Mamas is hosting My Little Crew - Mums’ Paint Night at the Bracken Centre, in association with Art Academy 🖌️

Join us for a relaxed, fun BYOB evening where you’ll create your own modern abstract artwork inspired by your little crew. No art skills needed at all - it’s beginner-friendly and all about enjoying a creative night out together.

Mums of all ages are so welcome 💛 Whether your little ones are tiny or all grown up, this is a lovely way to celebrate them (and take a night for yourself!).

£10 per person
Limited to 20 seats

Tag a mum you’d bring along 🫶🏻

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.mournemamas.com/event-list

04/03/2026

The Department has published the quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics, relating to the position on 31 December 2025.

👇 Full info

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

No mother should have to carry this grief alone 💙

Our Mum’s Support Group offers a compassionate and understanding space for mothers who have lost a child to su***de. It’s a place to share, to connect with others who truly understand, or simply to sit in the comfort of a supportive environment.

🗓 Wednesday 11th March
⏰ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 PIPS Hope and Support, Mill Street, Newry

You are welcome exactly as you are. There is no pressure to speak — just space to be heard and supported.

For more information, please contact our Family Support Team:
📞 028 3026 6195
📧 info@pipshopeandsupport.org

Please share to help us reach any mum who may need this support 💙

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04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Free and friendly online session led by your local Health Visitor to learn about:
• How and why relationships build wee brains
• Understanding your baby’s/child’s emotions and behaviours.
• Everyday play that boosts all areas of your child’s development.
• Strategies/tips that support healthy development and manage emotions/behaviours

To book a place contact by email or phone: Email: Mona at mona.hanna@southerntrust.hscni.net or Phone: Mona Hanna 07452509055

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

The potentially life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination aimed at protecting newborns and older adults is available all year round.

The RSV vaccination offered to pregnant women reduces the risk of severe bronchiolitis in the first months of your baby’s life. It’s therefore important to take up the offer of the RSV vaccine even if you’re having a spring or summer baby.

Read more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/vaccinations-pregnancy