IMPORTANT PRACTICE INFORMATION

THERE IS A 48 HOUR PRESCRIPTION ORDER POLICY WITHOUT EXCEPTION – SEE LINK ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS ALL STAFF – NO ABUSE WILL BE ACCEPTED UNREASONABLE DEMANDS ON SPECIFIC CLINICIANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS PER PRACTICE POLICY.

Self Referral

Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to. Some services may not be available in your area.

Feel Better by Extern – online counselling service

It has been created as a response to the increased anxiety, worry, and other mental health issues now being experienced by many people, for the first time, as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. WE OFFER:- • Online confidential counselling sessions – group & one-to-one • Advice and information on managing your emotional wellbeing • Signposting to other services which may help The service is open to everyone aged 18 or over living in the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area.
028 9592 4664 Mon-Fri 9-5
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Sign Language Interactions

Provision of a Regional Health and Social Care Communication Support Service for People who are Deaf, deaf-blind and Hard of Hearing.
0333 344 7712
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Condition Management Programme Team

Are you struggling to start or remain in work due to a physical and/or mental health condition? If yes, then the Condition Management Programme (CMP) could help you. This is a 12 week programme of short, work focused, cognitive educational interventions aimed at helping clients to understand and manage their health conditions. A multidisciplinary team of health professionals work together to offer clients help and support to cope with single or multiple health conditions.
028 2563 5250
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Occupational Therapy Learning Disability Service

The Community Occupational Therapy Adult Learning Disability Service provides interventions to adults over 18 who have been formally assessed as having a learning disability. The service operates as per of the multi-disciplinary teams within four locations: Antrim/Ballymena, East Antrim, Mid Ulster and Causeway.
028 2563 5521
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Links

Links Counselling Service provides confidential and professional counselling to all members of our diverse community. It is our heart that no one journeys alone through a difficult time of life. We offer professional counselling support within the community, making counselling accessible to all.
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Lifeline Helpline

Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.
0808 808 8000
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Addiction NI

Addiction NI is an operating name of The Northern Ireland Community Addiction Service, a registered charity providing treatment and support for people who are dependent on alcohol or drugs. We provide tailor-made treatment programmes for people with drug or alcohol problems, delivered in community settings.
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