Aberfoyle Medical Practice

30/10/2025

📢 Important Notice
Our EMIS computer system is currently down, and staff are unable to access patient medical records.

Please only contact the surgery in an emergency while we work to resolve the issue.

We will update you as soon as the system is working again.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

27/10/2025

If you are interested in this contact the Practice and leave a message for Bernie or Aine from the Social Work Team and they will get back to you.

Thanks

02/10/2025

Invites for 75 year olds and above and those 18-64 year old immunosuppressed have been sent out for the first Covid and flu clinics starting on Saturday 11th October. Please use the link provided to book an appointment as soon as possible.

Those eligible for the flu vaccine in the remaining categories will be called in due course. Please do not contact the practice as you will receive a text with a link to self book.

Pre-school vaccinations have already commenced and invites were sent 2 weeks ago- please contact the Health Centre if you have not already attended or booked an appointment for your 2-4 year old.

As a reminder the criteria for COVID vaccination eligibility has changed - we will only be inviting those eligible ad outlined by Public Health

The winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes will begin on 6 October 2025.

Vaccines provide the best defence against winter viruses.

People who are eligible for vaccination against flu or COVID-19 this year should make themselves aware of their own GP surgery’s or community pharmacist’s vaccination arrangements and work with them to get vaccinated.

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

02/10/2025

Our Primary Care Multi-disciplinary Teams and supported by the Derry Federation of General Practices is encouraging local women to attend a Menopause event on Thursday 16 October 2025 in the Ebrington Hotel.

Shona McEleney, GP Social Work Assistant, Glendermott Medical Practice, Waterside Health Centre said: “This is a great opportunity for local women to access menopause advice, support and resources to help them through the complex transition of menopause. We will have guest speakers on the night, information stalls and it will be ticket only event."

Register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-event-tickets-1754127866669

Read more - https://westerntrust.hscni.net/menopause-event-at-ebrington-hotel/

02/09/2025

If you are eligible for the shingles vaccine you will receive a text with a link to self book.

From September people aged 18+ with a severely weakened immune system will be eligible for the shingles vaccination.

Currently the vaccine is available to those who are aged 65 and 70 on 1 September in addition to people aged 50 and over with severely weakened immune system. But from 1 September 2025, anyone who is aged 18 and over with severely weakened immune system (sometimes known as severely immunosuppressed) will be able to get two doses of the Shingrix vaccine.

01/09/2025

The next Chat-Tea Train will be departing from Waterside Train Station, Derry/Londonderry to Coleraine on Thursday 2nd October 2025. This event incorporates International day for older people 1st October 2025.

This event is open to people aged 60+ who have their travel pass card. Just by taking a small step can make us feel more connected in our community, so why not hop on board and enjoy the experience of the Chat Tea Train.

We are asking people to please confirm their interest in attending this event with their GP Practice Social Work Team by 26 September 2025.

Passengers will have the option of free time in Coleraine to grab a cup of tea/coffee, bite to eat or shop at their leisure in Coleraine.

Read more ▶ https://westerntrust.hscni.net/chat-tea-train-event-october-2025/

01/09/2025

The countdown is on to this year’s Regional campaign connecting World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th September to World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2025. The five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland alongside the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) have worked in partnership to develop a campaign called ‘Look After Your Mental Health’.

📆 Western Trust Programme of Events ▶ https://westerntrust.pagetiger.com/worldmentalhealthcampaign/suicidepreventionmentalhealth

📚Training available across the Western Trust area ▶
https://westerntrust.pagetiger.com/HIEITB2026

🧠Visit the Minding Your Head Website ▶ https://www.mindingyourhead.info/campaigns

Over the 4 weeks the campaign aims to reach individuals and communities across the region to raise public awareness of Mental Health and aid the public in developing skills and knowledge around self-care, early intervention and prevention.

Read more ▶ https://westerntrust.hscni.net/look-after-your-mental-health-campaign/

29/08/2025

If you or someone you care for are going through a difficult time or need support, please remember that you are not alone.

Our Adult Mental Health Service has launched a new online Hub that outlines services, supports and resources that can help you or someone you care for.

Click here to access the Hub ▶ https://westerntrust.hscni.net/services/mental-health-services/adult-mh-services/

08/08/2025

FREE - Western Health and Social Care Trust are hosting an information morning for those with a diagnosis of dementia. Along with their family/ carers & friends to show what support is available in your area. Located in St Columb's Park House on Wednesday 20th August from 10:30am - 12.30pm, complimentary refreshments served. Please register your interest by contacting Stephanie Coyle on 07920087601