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Oriel Surgery will be closed for the Easter Bank Holiday on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Medical emergencies will be dealt with by Dalriada Urgent Care. We re-open at 8.30am on Wednesday 3rd April 2024.

APPOINTMENTS AND CALL BACKS


Updated - Jan 2024

We run a triage system each morning where patients get to speak to a GP for a quick consultation and from this will either be dealt with there and then or passed to another GP is a more lengthy consultation is needed. This Triage GP will also give the Face to Face appointments, not the reception staff. We know our phones are busy, they are internet based and at times we have heard that some patients are hanging on  or that calls drop out for no reason. We apologise for this but it seems to be out of our control due to the typr of carrier service we have to use. Our receptionists will ask some questions about your problem so the GPs can prioritise your medical need and to help to guide you to the appropriate person.

CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS TABLE

 Childhood Immunisation Table

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELF CARE

Empowering people with the confidence and information to look after themselves when they can, and visit the GP when they need to, gives people greater control of their own health and encourages healthy behaviours that help prevent ill health in the long-term. See advice resource bottom of right hand column.

In many cases people can take care of their minor ailments, reducing the number of GP consultations and enabling GPs to focus on caring for higher risk patients, such as those with comorbidities, the very young and elderly, managing long-term conditions and providing new services.

Oriel Surgery Training Practice

 

Oriel Surgery has been accredited as a training practice, and from early August 2015 we will be hosting qualified doctors intending to become GP’s. Becoming a training practice means that we have been recognised for achieving higher standards of patient care – something that we earnestly value and treasure.

 

The GP Trainee is a fully qualified doctor who already has experience of hospital medicine and will gain invaluable experience by being based within the practice.

 

Please do not hesitate to speak to the GP or staff member about this new development

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelling your Appointment

 If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone the surgery as early as possible to cancel your appointment.

By giving us as much notice as you can you are helping us to make sure that someone else is given your slot.

Test Results

The Practice has an electronic link to the laboratory at the local Hospital.

To receive test results, please contact the Practice between the hours of 11-12pm and 3-4 pm. The receptionist will be happy to inform you of the test results reported by the doctor.

For reasons of confidentiality, information will not be given to another person unless prior permission has been given.

Clinics & Services

A wide range of special services are available to patients at Oriel Surgery:

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Smear tests are available by contacting reception. Our practice nurse routinely carries these tests out by a GP may do the test were Jackie is unavailable.

Maternity Care

The Antenatal and postnatal clinic is held on a Wednesday between 9.00am and 1.00pm. This clinic is by appointment only and the doctor and midwife are available at this clinic.

Child Health

Infant development assessments are undertaken on Tuesday afternoons by appointment with the GP.

Family Planning

General contraceptive services are available by appointment with all doctors. IUCD fitting, reviews and Removals are all available by appointment.

Diabetes/Asthma/COPD

Clinics are held by the practice nurse. Please telephone and make your appointment as soon as your receive your recall letter.

Minor Surgery

We offer an extensive Minor Surgery service by Appointment only. Please consult with your GP in surgery where an appointment will be advised.

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Heart Disease is the most common cause of death in Northern Ireland. You can reduce your risk by doing the following

  • Following a low fat diet
  • Take regular exercise
  • Stop smoking
  • Have your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly

Diabetes

If you have a close relative who is diabetic then you are at increased risk of developing this condition. Please bring a sample of urine for testing at three yearly intervals.

Breast Screening

All women between the ages of 50-70 years of age should attend the mobile screening unit for mammography. If you have a family history of breast cancer please contact the doctor as you may need early or more regular screening.

 
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