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Welcome to Connswater Family Practice

Welcome to the website of Connswater Family Practice. We are a four doctor GP practice based in East Belfast. We provide all core NHS-funded medical services as well as a range of enhanced services and private medical services.

 

We are changing our computer systems from 8th September 2025 – 22nd September 2025

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

There will be some disruption to our services such as repeat prescriptions and appointments during this time 

WHAT CAN YOU DO

 Please review any repeat medications which may be due over the transition period.  If you need a repeat prescription please use the re-order form, or please use our repeat prescription answer machine which is available 24hours

02890563259

Or email

Repeat.Prescription.Z00017@gp.hscni.net

Our online service facility will be no longer available from 1st September 2025

PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR REQUEST TO BE PROCESSED.

Appointments will be available during this time, although these will be based on medical emergencies.

Please continue to contact reception in the usual way, although you may experience a longer wait. 

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH OUR STAFF AS WE MOVE TO A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM TO SERVE YOU BETTER
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APPOINTMENTS

We offer a range of routine and emergency face to face and telephone appointments to suit your needs.

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SURGERY HOURS

Connswater Family Practice is open Mon - Fri from 8.30am - 6.00pm. We close at weekends and on bank holidays.

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PATIENT SERVICES

Patient Services allows you to order prescriptions, book appointments and update your personal records online.

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REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

Repeat prescriptions take a minimum of three working days, so please order in good time before you run out of medicine.

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NHS SERVICES

We offer all core NHS general medical services & a number of enhanced medical services such as joint injections & contraceptive implants.

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SELF CARE GUIDE

Feeling unwell? Please read our 'Self Care Guide' for advice on what steps to take when you are ill, & how to manage minor illnesses.

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REGISTER WITH US

We are accepting new patients - see our advice on how to register as a new patient with the practice, and download our registration forms.

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TEST RESULTS

Test & Scan results take at least 10 days to reach the practice . Please call the practice between 2pm and 4pm only for your results.

Dr Catriona Nugent Joins Connswater

Dr Catriona Nugent has joined Connswater Family Practice from 1st June 2024 following the early retirement of Dr Clare Craig. Dr Nugent will be offering a gynaecology clinic in which she will be inserting and removing contraception coils. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact Reception for more information.

 

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