Services

Important Patient Notice: Letters for Immigration or Housing Issues

GPs are not required under their GMS contract to provide letters, for HOUSING or IMMIGRATION issues as they are not part of NHS-funded medical care.

What we can do:

·       Provide a MEDICAL SUMMARY from the information in your medical records

What we cannot do:

·       We cannot write letters of support or personal statements about your character

 

·       Your living situation – your accomodation

 

·       Why you should be granted asylum or leave to remain

These letters are not part of NHS-funded GP services and are best provided by your housing support officer, solicitor or an asylum support organisation.

 

PLEASE DO NOT WASTE GP APPOINTMENTS TO ASK FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. THE ADMIN TEAM WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A SUMMARY.

 

Registering with the surgery

Find out how to join the surgery.

Changing your contact details

Update your name, address, phone numbers or email address.

Getting test results

Find out how to view or ask questions about your test results.

Services near me

Find a NHS service near you.

Getting a fit (sick) note

Request a sick note if you've been sick for more than 7 days.

Submit readings

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Accessing your health record

Find out about the types of records and how to access them.

Accessing someone else’s information (Proxy access)

As a parent, family member or carer, you may be able to access services for someone else. We call this having proxy access. We can set this up for you if you are both registered with us.

Ormeau Health Centre Clinics

Vascular Clinic incorporating those patients with Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Stroke etc - Catherine our practice nurse will offer you advice and annual reviews.

Asthma and COPD for those with respiratory illness, Frances our nurse is on hand to offer and advice and review annually.

Baby Clinic for the Under 5 years old We offer childhood immunisations and assessments from newborn to Pre-school, every Tuesday 2.00pm-4.00pm by appointment with the Health Visitors/Public Health Nurses and GP in attendance.

Travel Advice  Our practice based pharmacists will offer you advice on travel immunisations available on the NHS.

Please complete the travel form below and leave into the surgery.

NHS Travel Vaccine Assessment Form.docx

 

 

New Patient Clinics you will have the necessary health check ups, blood pressure, urine test and a medical history will be taken and recorded by a trained healthcare professional.

Self Referrals for Services

Patients can self-refer to hospital and community clinics for Minor Injury (Phone First), Maternity Services, Community Pharmacy, Opticians, Podiatry and Physiotherapy.

Minor Injury -  Patients who have minor injuries should call RVH A&E Triage on 02896 159 444 prior to attending with a minor injury.

Podiatry Belfast Trust - patients can self-refer through the trust website on this link:

https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/podiatry/

Physiotherapy Belfast Trust - patients can self refer through the trust website on the following link:

https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/musculoskeletal-physio-outpatients/

Maternity Services - patients can self-refer to Royal Maternity for ante-natal care: https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/services/maternity/pregnancy-journey/self-referral-form/

For Ulster Hospital:

https://setrust.hscni.net/service/maternity-2/

Optician Services NI Pears Scheme - patients can access optical services for acute eye problems. See link for participating opticians:

https://online.hscni.net/our-work/ophthalmic-services/eyes/

NI Pears Scheme Opticians.docx

Vaccinations

This guide can help you understand the vaccines offered in the UK and when to have them. It also explains how they work and why they're safe and important. 

Page last reviewed: 24 September 2026
Page created: 19 January 2026