Action Cancer Breast Screening
Action Cancer appointments for Breast Screening (non-symptomatic ladies aged 40-49 and 70+) can be booked via the following website:
https://appointments.actioncancer.org/booking
Or by calling 028 90803344 option 5.
Adult Weight Management programme
Email: adultweightmanagementservice@setrust.hscni.net
Tel: 07890000499
Ageing Well Public Talk Series:
Ageing Well Public Talk Series
Antenatal/Maternity
The NHS now offers a Self Referral Service to the Ulster Hospital for your Antenatal/Obstetric hospital booking appointment and first scan.
These referral forms are available to print from the Forms to Download section or collect directly from the stand in the foyer of the practice. When completed either post or email to Maternity Services UHD (address is on form).
If you have any queries during your pregnancy, you can ring the
Maternity Advice Line to speak directly to a Midwife on:
Tel: 028 90413864, Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday to Sunday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Arthritis Support:
Versus Arthritis: www.versusarthritis.org
Versus Self Referral Form:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YDhjs6gV00atMg-6XssdX7ydcAJjSMRDqxZ05ev8PwpUQUgwUTFJT0ZUTldHUVBCQkowQTg5MUhaNCQlQCN0PWcu
Better Days Pain Support Online Programme:
Do you live with Chronic pain?
The Healthy Living Centre Pain Support Programme is an online support programme covering social, physical and mental health support for people living with pain. It is delivered via Zoom on various dates in 2022.
You can self-refer to this programme, bookings can be made online via the following link:
www.hlcalliance.org/page/pain-support-book-now
Natasha Moore- Pain Programme Co-Ordinator
E: nmoore@lorag.org
T: 02890312377 ext.2
M: 07939406277
CYPSP:Children & Young People's Strategic Partnership
Welcome to the CYPSP Hub, providing important information on Health, Covid-19, Education, Housing, Employment, Contacts for support and much more.
Website: cypsp.hscni.net/translation-hub
Cost of Living Support: cypsp.hscni.net/cost-of-living-resource
Youth wellness: cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness-web
Condition Management Programme:
The Condition Management Programme (CMP) could help patients who have a health condition which affects their ability to work, return to work or to stay in work. The Programme aims to give individuals strategies and supports to manage their health condition(s).
Self Refer to the South Eastern HSC Trust Tel: 028 9260 5494
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/condition-management-programme#toc-3
Contraception Online:
Contraception and the Morning After Pill (MAP) can now be accessed in Northern Ireland Online through the SH:24 website and the MAP is available from your local pharmacist free of charge. Please see:
https://sh24.org.uk/
To access oral contraceptive pills, including the progestogen only pill (also known as “the mini pill”) or the combined pill, go to: https://sh24.org.uk/contraception/order
To access oral emergency contraception (‘morning after pill’), go to: https://sh24.org.uk/ec_now_order/age_and_postcode/new
A copper IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception.
Alternatively you can contact your local service on our central phone line: 028 9041 3796 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 09:00-12:30 or via email: FamilyPlanning@setrust.hscni.net
BBC news did a news report on the new SH:24service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65069991
There is also an interactive map for pharmacies offering Emergency Hormonal contraceptive via pharmacy first:
https://maps.hscni.net/maps/FPS%20Pharmacy%20First%20EHC%20Service%20Providers.html
Cost of Living Support
Cost of Living Support North Down and Ards (PDF, 6.17MB)
Diabetic Retinopathy
https://view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk/diabetic-retinopathy/
Disability Short Break Fostering
Can you offer short break fostering for families living with disabled children?
Disability Short Break Poster (PDF, 4.44MB)
Falls Prevention Service
Falls and injuries associated with falls are common for people aged 65 years and over. The reason why a person falls can be due to physical, environmental and medical risk factors. Falling is NOT an inevitable part of getting older. Research has shown that by assessing for risks to an individual and then dealing with each, the risk of having a fall can be reduced and falls prevented.
Falls Prevention Service Self Referral Form.pdf
First Contact Physiotherapist:
The practice has an in house FCP, please see the separate dedicated tab for more information.
Hollywood Family Trust Community Counselling
This service is available to clients 18+ age, it offers face to face, online and telephone counselling were appropriate. This is not a crisis response service.
For more information check the following website:
https://www.holywoodft.co.uk/counselling
Self Referral link:
https://holywoodft.counsel360.co.uk/referral/create
Menopause Matters Website
For advice and support with menopause:
www.menopausematters.co.uk
My Waiting Times NI:
To view the most up-to-date waiting times for hospital departments -
https://online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni/
NI Pears:
www.hscboard.hscni.net/eyes
NI Pears is an NHS self-referral service provided by high street opticians for anyone with the following symptoms:
Red Eye
Sudden reduction of vision in one or both eyes
Pain and/or discomfort in or around the eyes
Flashers/Floaters - recent onset or worsening off.
Suspected foreign body
North Down Community Network Support Services
North Down Community Network has complied a short booklet outlining many of the support services available for the young and older people.
You can access useful information and know where you can turn to for practical support, information and help.
Contact details:-
02891 461386
manager@ndcn.co.uk
www.ndcn.co.uk
Facebook - NDCNWellbeingcentre
Twitter - @NDCN_Bangor
Pain Management Advice Websites
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/static/uploads/resources/files/Understanding_and_Managing_Long-term_Pain_Final2015.pdf [EXTERNAL PDF LINK]
https://www.paintoolkit.org/
https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/onlinesme/
Pharmacy First
Many common conditions can potentially be self-managed. These are often self-limiting and require little or no medical intervention. Many people who consult GPs for common conditions could instead be assisted by a community pharmacist. Pharmacists are trained to deal with common conditions; offering advice, recommending over-the-counter (OTC) products or referring patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
A Pharmacy First Service is a service whereby patients are encouraged to consult with a participating community pharmacy first rather than their GP for a defined list of common conditions. The pharmacist will give advice and (if appropriate) supply medication from an agreed formulary or refer the patient to the GP if necessary. Medicines, when deemed necessary, are supplied free of charge.
Physiotherapy
You do not need to see your doctor to be referred to a Physiotherapist. A self referral service is available directly to the UHD physiotherapy department, you can do this by either printing the referral from the Forms to Download tab or collecting a form from the foyer of the surgery.
Podiatry
The podiatry service offers short term interventions for patients with no medical need, offering advice and education on management of their problem accompanied by an individualised treatment plan.
Referral to the Podiatry Service can be made by yourself using the departments self-referral form which can be printed from the Forms to Download tab or collected from the foyer of the surgery.
Solihull Approach Parenting Online Courses
https://solihullapproachparenting.com/online-courses-northern-ireland/
Text Messaging Service
In order to improve our patient service we would like to communicate in the most efficient and effective way possible, we are therefore offering SMS text messages and/or Emails as an additional method of contact. This allows the practice to send a message (outgoing only) directly from our clinical system with a copy of the message being automatically saved to your medical record.
The practice will now use this method to send test results and notify you of medication or sickline reviews.
This service will also enable a text reminder service for the following clinics:
Diabetic, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Heart, COPD, Smear and Thyroid. If you are over 65 or under 65 and in the 'at risk' category the practice will also call you to our annual Flu Vaccination Clinics or other appropriate clinics in this manor.
Please print a consent form (Forms to Download section) also available from the stand in the foyer, and return to reception.
Thank you.
YMCA North Down Men's Group
Men's Group Flyer (PDF, 511KB)
Community Lunch
Lunch is free and donations are gratefully received
Monday and Wednesday open from 12pm to 2pm, food served 12.30pm to 1.30pm
North Down YMCA, 10 - 12 High Street, Bangor BT20 5AY
Phone: 028 9145 4290
Everyone is welcome to attend