The WHO has published advice on how to protect your mental health during the COVID19 outbreak. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_2 Avoid waiting, reading or listening to news that could distress you or … [continue] COVID19 and your mental health
News
COVID-19 and our services
Because of the increasing threat posed by the COVID19 Coronavirus, the doctors of Maple Healthcare have changed their working arrangements to protect patients and staff from accidental exposure to this … [continue] COVID-19 and our services
Self Isolation and Sick certification. Information on Social distancing
Self isolation Please follow the following link for reliable and updated information https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus#advice-for-home-isolation If you feel you need further advice you can check 111 online and follow this link … [continue] Self Isolation and Sick certification. Information on Social distancing
COVID-19 and underlying conditions -Diabetes, COPD/asthma, cancer, rheumatological Conditions/immuno-suppressant medication
Please follow the following link for reliable and updated information
Telephone consultations
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we will be conducting most of our consultations over the phone. We advice our patients to; -answer the questions our experienced receptionists ask -follow their … [continue] Telephone consultations
Pregnancy and COVID-19
Please follow the following link for reliable and updated information: https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/
How to self care for your child at home
Concerned your child is unwell? See below for two good websites on how to self care for your child at home. https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell This website has good information about COVID-19. … [continue] How to self care for your child at home
Medicine Sick Day rules- please follow when suffering fevers/sweats/shaking or/and vomiting/diarrhoea
AKI Card
COVID-19 and your medication
There is no need to do anything new or different when ordering or taking your mediation People should order (online or by leaving tick and post in the postbox outside … [continue] COVID-19 and your medication
COVID-19 ADVICE
Social Prescribing Day – Healthy Breakfast Thursday 12th March 2020 – EVENT NOW CANCELLED
To celebrate Social Prescribing Day there will be a Healthy Breakfast at the Health Centre between 8.30am and 11.00am on Thursday 12th March 2020 followed by a Relaxation Session between … [continue] Social Prescribing Day – Healthy Breakfast Thursday 12th March 2020 – EVENT NOW CANCELLED
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Patients
If you have symptoms of high temperature and cough and have travelled abroad within the last 2 weeks or have been in contact with anyone who has travelled please telephone … [continue] COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Patients
Maple Surgery News – Out Now!
We are delighted to announce that our newsletter is now out and available free of charge at Maple Surgery and our local pharmacies including McDaids, Armstrongs, Clarkes and Carsons in Lisnaskea. … [continue] Maple Surgery News – Out Now!
Putting your Practice on the Map
This is a promotion video of Queens. As a practice we were involved as we have hosted medical students for years and enjoy showing them the ins and outs of … [continue] Putting your Practice on the Map
Increase in number of GPs in Northern Ireland
This is an article of BBC NI highlighting the problems with GP recruitment and Dr. Mark Cromie was interviewed for that. You can read the article in full by clicking … [continue] Increase in number of GPs in Northern Ireland
Reminder Reception Opening Times
Our Reception is open between 9am and 1pm and 2pm and 5pm Mon-Fri. If you require URGENT help when Reception is closed please press 1 on our phone system to … [continue] Reminder Reception Opening Times
Walk into A Healthier Summer
Prevention is almost always better than the cure and we want to encourage you, now that the days are a little longer to get outside, take a walk and breath … [continue] Walk into A Healthier Summer
A Minor Ailment Scheme Reminder
We often have patients attend the surgery with minor ailments that can be treated through the Minor Ailment Scheme. What is the minor ailment scheme? The minor ailment scheme is … [continue] A Minor Ailment Scheme Reminder
Social Prescribing
Maple supports the great work that is happening within our communities and works closely with the community and voluntary sector to promote health and well-being. The Oak Healthy Living Centre … [continue] Social Prescribing
Patient suggestions
Whilst we make every effort as a practice to provide a quality service to our patients there may be things that you as a patient feel could be done differently … [continue] Patient suggestions
Cancelling an appointment? Can’t get through on the phone?
We have just set up a new facility where you can text us if you wish to cancel an appointment. You just need to text your name, date of birth … [continue] Cancelling an appointment? Can’t get through on the phone?
Breast screening
The NI Breast Screening Programme has produced a very helpful local video explaining the breast screening service right from the point of receiving your invite letter. We would encourage you … [continue] Breast screening
Reminder Reception Opening Times
Our Reception is open between 9am and 1pm and 2pm and 5pm Mon-Fri. If you require URGENT help when Reception is closed please press 1 on our phone system to … [continue] Reminder Reception Opening Times
Self care for life – be healthy this winter
Did you know that it is usual for adults to have two to four colds a year while children are likely to have three to eight as their immune system … [continue] Self care for life – be healthy this winter
Self testing of blood pressure
The Practice is trialling a system where patients can check their own blood pressure at the practice. This is open to all patients but we would especially encourage patients over … [continue] Self testing of blood pressure
Seasonal flu vaccine
All patients in the “At Risk Groups” are invited to receive the Influenza vaccination, ie – Over 65s, Chronic Heart Disease, Respiratory/Asthma, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Chronic Neurological … [continue] Seasonal flu vaccine
Carers
A carer is someone who regularly provides a substantial amount of care for example a young person under 18 looking after a parent/brother/sister, looking after a relative with a disability, … [continue] Carers
Maple 10k for charity
On Friday 21st June 2013 the practice took part in the Lisnaskea Festival 10K for Charity. A team from practice raised much needed funds for the Aisling Centre, Enniskillen. The … [continue] Maple 10k for charity