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Out of Hours
We are part of Western Urgent Care -  a group of all local doctors providing out-of-hours service. Western Urgent Care operates from Strabane Health Centre, Upper Main Street, Strabane

It will deal with URGENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS  OR  EMERGENCIES outside normal surgery hours  - i.e. from 6.00pm to 8.30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.  Patients should phone 0870 606 2288 or the usual surgery number.  There will be a recorded message giving information about medical care out of hours and the phone number of the new service.


Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page 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.

Services
Vaccination Schedule
Travel Information

childrenCHILD HEALTH/IMMUNISATION CLINIC
The clinic aims to ensure the well being of children up to the age of five.  A planned programme of health, development checks and immunisations is provided by a ‘call and recall’ system. 

Clinics:

  • Tuesday 09:15am-12.00pm. (Vaccinations/ Health Checks) 
  • Wednesday 09:15am-11:00am(Vaccinations) 
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30am - Well Baby Clinic

RAISED TEMPERATURE FOLLOWING VACCINATION
Your child may become irritable and slightly feverish in the 24 hours after the injection.  If this happens give your child infant paracetamol, eg. Calpol or Disprol,  dosage according to age, to lower their temperature. 

HEALTH PROMOTION CLINICS

Prevention of illness is our aim and we are able to provide a series of health promotion clinics.

  • Well Woman/Smear  (Wednesday/Friday mornings)
  • Asthma Management  (Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons)
  • Diabetic Management  (Monday afternoon +Tue/Fri morning)

OTHER PRACTICE CLINICS

  • Cardiovascular                        Monday/Friday mornings
  • Blood Pressure Care              Mon/Wed/Fri mornings
  • Stop Smoking Group              Ask at reception 

antenatalPOST NATAL EXAMINATIONS
Carried out by appointment at six week post-natal. 

CERVICAL SMEAR TEST
Cancer of the cervix can be prevented and all female patients between the ages of 20 and 65 are advised to have regular smear tests.  These tests are important because they can detect early signs of the disease, which is easily treated.  We operate a ‘call and recall’ system to remind you about the tests which are carried out during normal surgeries by the Practice Nurse or the Doctor. 

CONTRACEPTION
We can give a comprehensive service (including the fitting of IUCDs), within normal surgery hours.  All patients receiving contraceptive services are advised to have an annual check-up 

MINOR SURGERY
Certain procedures can be performed within the Practice as a service to cut short patients waiting time for hospital appointments.  These will be arranged by the doctor. 

immuniseINFLUENZA VACCINATION
In October every year, we offer flu vaccination to our patients.  It is strongly recommended for high risk patients e.g. those with a heart or chest disease, diabetics or those who live and work in institutions or nursing homes.  Please ask for details. 

TETANUS
Vaccination recommended for everyone especially for farm workers.  (Booster recommended every ten years).  For those who have had their normal childhood immunisations which includes tetanus, a booster is recommended every ten years. 

TRAVEL AND VACCINES CLINIC
We have been  appointed as a Yellow Fever Centre. All travel vaccinations and general advice for travellers abroad can be offered at the centre.  For further details please contact reception (preferably six weeks before travelling). 

BREAST EXAMINATION
It is a good idea for all women to examine their breasts regularly for lumps.  If you are not sure how to do this, your doctor or Practice Nurse will be happy to show you.  If you should notice any lumps in your breasts, please see your doctor.  Most lumps are not serious, but it is important to have any possible abnormality checked.