Aberfoyle Medical Practice

12/03/2026

Week 10 data shows flu activity has remained low and stable, however it is important that we continue our efforts to reduce viral transmission.

You can help stop the spread by:
• Washing hands regularly
• Catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue
• If eligible get your free Flu or RSV vaccine

For further information on flu vaccine 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
Seasonal influenza vaccination programme coverage is available at www.pha.site/Vaccine-uptake

11/03/2026

Vaccines protect your child from chickenpox, measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒

To ensure your child hasn’t missed any vaccinations, check their red book or speak to your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

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03/03/2026

18/02/2026

📢 Notice to Patients

Our team will be undertaking our annual Resuscitation training this afternoon. We will only be able to deal with strict medical emergencies.

We appreciate your understanding as we complete this essential training to ensure we continue providing safe and effective care to all our patients.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Reminder to sign up for the ‘My Care’ app below:

02/02/2026

📣JOIN OUR TEAM ⭐️

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent IT & communication skills to join our team.

Must have at least x 4 GCSEs grade C or higher including Maths & English, & at least x 1 years experience working in a fast paced customer service environment.

Must be fully flexible to be able to work between the hours of 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday

If you are interested please forward your CV to: Admin.Z00604@gp.hscni.net

Closing date: Friday 6th February

02/02/2026

🚧 Important Notice 🚧

Please be aware that road resurfacing will be taking place on the Stand Road from 16th February.

There are likely to be delays, so please allow plenty of extra time to get to your appointments.

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The Strand Road in Derry is to benefit from a £680,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that works on the A1002 will commence on Monday, February 16th. The scheme will involve the full resurfacing of 750 metres of the four lane carriageway from Queen...

20/01/2026

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

23/12/2025

🧑‍🎄 Wishing all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2026!🧑‍🎄

🗓️ Please be aware of our reduced opening hours over the holiday period:

🎄 Thur 25 December - Closed
🎄 Fri 26 December - Closed
🎄 Mon 29 - Wed 31 December - Urgent calls only
🎄 Thur 1 January - Closed.
🎄 Fri 2 January - urgent calls only

19/12/2025

🌟'Strong Through Song' Program!🌟

Over eight weeks, patients from Aberfoyle Medical Practice, Clarendon Medical and Oakleaf GP practices attended sessions aimed at improving lung health.

Beyond physical improvements, the program fostered strong friendships, boosted participant confidence, and significantly lifted moods.

Keep an eye out for new groups thay will be running in the New Year.

04/12/2025

📢 Important Patient Notice

Due to the significant increase in demand and winter pressures, we are temporarily suspending all pre-bookable routine appointments until the New Year.

This decision allows us to prioritise urgent and on-the-day care so we can support those with the most immediate medical needs during this busy period.

We understand this may be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.