The Practice will close at 1pm on Tuesday 3rd October for staff training. If you have an emergency that can not wait until we open again on the 4th October please contact the GP OUT OF HOURS ON: 02838399201.
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Parkview Surgery
Influenza & Covid Vaccine Clinics 2023:
Dear Patients
Our Flu and Covid vaccine clinics will be starting on 27th September 2023.
EXCITING NEW SELF-BOOK SERVICE!
If you have a mobile phone number registered under your name at the practice, you will have received a text message with a link attached, to enable you to access the practice appointment list and 'Self-book' your own appointment, at a time and date suitable to you. Using this messaging system will also help free up the telephone lines, so that patients requiring urgent care can access a medical professional quickly. If you do not have a mobile number registered at the practice, please contact reception after 2pm to book your appointment. You may also want to update your contact details at this time.
19.05.23
Prescription Line Changes
Dear Patients, please note that from Monday 22nd May 2023, the access times for the afternoon prescription line will revert back to pre-covid times. It is hoped that those patients with access to the internet will choose to register for online prescriptions to help ease the pressure on the prescription telephone line. Only those patients without internet access should be using the telephone line.
New Prescription Line Access Times:
9am - 11.30am
2pm - 2.30pm
The online system provides you with 24hr access and prevents frustrating queuing. Registration is extremely easy, you can also do this from your smart phone! Please register on the 'Prescription Tab' on this site. Please allow 48/72hrs for your prescription to arrive at your pharmacy.
07.04.23
Notice for Patients:
Dear Patient
We wish to inform you, that after many years of dedicated service to Parkview Surgery, Dr Garland will be retiring from practice in the summer. We are sure you will join with us in wishing him a happy, healthy and restful retirement.
AccuRx Texting & Video Consultation Service
AccuRx is a new secure web based service we are using to assist us if we need to contact you. AccuRx enables us to send a text message to you directly from a member of the practice to the mobile number held on your individual medical record. This provides instant communication from the clinical or administrative team straight to our patients. A copy of this text is automatically retained in your notes. Our clinical team are now also able to carry out a consultation with you via video. A link will be sent to your mobile phone to enable you to connect to the secure online video consultation.
The practice name will always be at the bottom of the message when we are sending you information or links.
Please help us to help you by keeping your mobile number up-to-date.
If you do not wish for us to contact you in this way, please let us know.
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VERSUS ARTHRITIS (FREE SELF-MANAGEMENT COURSES)
Versus have a free accredited self-management courses aimed at adults living with all forms of persistent pain and long term health conditions. The courses are suitable for people who want to take back control of their lives and are ready to make a positive change.
2.5hr session weekly for 6 weeks.
To sign up please phone : 02890782940 (please leave a message if no answer and we will get back to you) You can also email us on NIreland@versusarthritis.org
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Patient Notice: 18.10.22
Dear patients, although we are moving towards lighter restrictions, please be advised that face coverings are still required when attending the practice for appointments.
Patient support services
Stop Smoking Telephone Support: SHSCT Stop Smoking Service
'Bereavement Helpline' Telephone Listening Service: Southern Trust Bereavement Helpline
Stay Active @ Home: Stay Active at Home - Vulnerable Groups
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Dear Patient
It is hoped that the majority of patients will register online to make their prescription requests. The online system provides you with 24hr access and prevents frustrating queuing on the very busy prescription line. You are also welcome to post your prescription request or leave at the front desk. Registering for online prescriptions is extremely easy. You can also do this from your Smart phone! Please register on the prescriptions tab of this site.
Prescription line hours: 9.00am - 11.30am and 2.00pm - 4pm.
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Door Closure Notice:
The doors to the surgery will be closed between: 8.00am - 8.30am & 5.30pm - 6.00pm.
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Dear Patient
A new video about what happens at bowel screening has been produced by the Public Health Agency. Please click on the link to view. Bowel Screening Film - What happens at Bowel Screening