Hearing Loss
We are committed to meeting the needs of our patients who have hearing loss. For information on our Practice policy please click on the link below.
Dr Ruddell & Partners - Practice Hearing Loss Policy
Organ Donation Northern Ireland
The law around organ donation is changing in spring 2023 to an opt-out system. This means, in the event that organ donation is a possibility after you die, it will be considered that you agree to being an organ donor unless you have registered a decision not to donate, or are in an excluded group. If an individual
does not wish to become an organ donor then they will need to opt out on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
For further information, please visit organdonationni.info Organ Donation
Better Days Pain Support Programmes
Pain Support Programmes (PSP) aim to help people with chronic pain to learn other ways to help manage their pain and improve their quality of life and reduce their reliance on medication.
Further information and self referral to your local Better Days PSP is available at https://www.hlcalliance.org/page/pain-support-book-now
Minor Ailments Service
A number of medicines can be obtained free of charge at your local pharmacy under the Minor Ailments Scheme. This includes treatments for:
- Acne vulgaris
- Athlete's foot
- Diarrhoea
- Haemorrhoids
- Groin area infection
- Head lice
- Thread worms
- Ear wax
- Oral thrush
- Threadworms
- Vaginal thrush
- Scabies
- Verrucae
Freeing up appointments about these symptoms would allow your GP to spend time tackling complex problems.
A free smoking cessation service with nicotine replacement therapy and support is provided by the local pharmacies.
Breast Screening
A video produced by the Public Health Authority shows women what to expect when they attend for breast screening. It covers the whole process of screening - from receiving the invitation letter to getting the results. The video is aimed at women who have never attended for breast screening or who have been invited for the first time. Please follow the link below to view this video.
http://www.cancerscreening.hscni.net/2170.htm
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Working in partnership with the NHS, SH:24 provide free STI testing, diagnosis and treatment, oral contraception and specialist remote clinical support.
You can access sexual health tests at https://sh24.org.uk for a check up. If you have any symptoms that you are concerned about, please contact the Practice for a consultation.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR HEALTH SERVICE
This leaflet explains how best to use general practice services.