The Doctors

Dr Michael Redmond joined the practice in 1996. His interests include Minor Surgery and Maternity Care. He also has an interest in Diabetes and Psychiatry and holds the Diploma in the Management of Patients with Diabetes.

Dr Simon Baird joined the Broughshane Practice from Antrim Area Hospital where he has completed an MD in Cardiology and continues to be actively involved in this area of expertise. He is a member of the Royal College of Practitioners, has a BSc in Genetics and holds Diplomas of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Faculty of Family Planning. His specialist interests include Cardiology, Acupuncture and Acute Medicine.

Dr Laura Bunting joined the practice in July 2001. Dr Laura holds Diplomas in Child Health, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Family Planning. Her special interests include Family Planning and Paediatrics. She is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Dr Jan Ferguson joined the practice in October 2003. Dr Jan holds Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Practical Dermatology and is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Her special interest is in Dermatology, and she recently completed a diploma in family planning.

The partnership is contracted to the Northern Health & Social Services Board to provide Primary and other General Medical Services as a General non-limited Partnership. They can be contacted by telephoning the Family Practitioner Unit at 028 9448 1200 or writing to Unit 1, Antrim Technology Park, Belfast Road, Antrim BT42 1QS.

Interpreting Service - Non-English-Speaking Patients

Patients who do not have English as their first language can avail of a interpreting service 'The Big Word' provided through the Northen Ireland Health and Social Interpreting Scheme. It is very important to discuss this requirement prior to your registration visit with the doctor as it takes up to one week to process the request which is then emailed on your behalf to a central resource centre.

Doctors

If you need to speak to a doctor during surgery hours, a message will be taken and the doctor will contact you by telephone at a time you will be advised of. Non-urgent telephone calls will not be taken in the afternoon.
Please telephone in the morning before 12 noon.

Practice Nurses

Mrs Sharon Espie and Mrs Margaret Gage
The practice nurses hold special clinics for patients with Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension and for Smoking Cessation, Family Planning and Cervical Screening. In addition to these special clinics, screening is also undertaken for patients who have a family history of any of the above conditions.

The practice nurses also undertake general well person screening at three-yearly intervals for men and women between the ages of 15 and 64 years. Please respond promptly to any letters you receive from us. If you cannot attend your appointment please let us know as another patient can make use of the time available.

Hours of Attendance (By appointment only)

Weekdays Mon-Thursday (excluding Wednesday afternoon & Friday all day)
IF YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO THE PRACTICE NURSE PLEASE TELEPHONE between 12.30pm & 1.00pm

The Treatment Room is staffed by

Mrs Bernadette Richmond RGN - attached to the practice
Mrs Alison Lynn RGN and Mrs Linda Cameron HCA Level 3

The nurses and the health care assistant in the treatment rooms undertake first aid, dressings and all child health vaccinations. They also carry out a wide range of tests and treatments as requested in advance by the doctors to meet the needs of our patients and ensure their continuing good health.

Linda also undertakes routine blood tests for a number of different conditions. These include the management of patients on Warfarin. Please ensure you respond to letters you may receive to attend her clinics.

Administration Staff

Mrs Peggy Butler, IHM Practice Manager

Miss Francine Magill, Office/Administrator Supervisor

Mrs Alison Robinson, Clerical Officer / Receptionist

Mrs Catherine Linton, Clerical Officer / IT and Audit Co-ordinator

Mrs Donna Sloan, Clerical Officer / Receptionist

Mrs Melanie Kennedy, Clerical Officer / Receptionist

Miss Naomi McClintock, Clerical Officer / Receptionist

Miss Leanne Russell, Clerical Officer / Receptionist

Mrs Peggy Butler holds the AMSPAR (Association of Managers in General Practice) Diploma in Practice Management and she is also a members of the Institute of Healthcare Management.

Community Health Team

These are employees of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust or Homefirst Community Trust who are attached to the practice and are a dedicated team of community health professionals, who visit and provide skilled care for housebound patients in their own homes.
Telephone 028 2586 2204.

The health visitor who routinely visits mothers and babies from 11 days until school age. She advises on feeding, immunisation and developmental progress. Her clinic is held each Tuesday at 2.00- 4.00pm. She can be contacted by telephone on 028 2586 3077.

The midwife is in attendance at the antenatal clinic each Tuesday at 2.00pm - by appointment only.

The physiotherapist attends each Tuesday morning. Appointments are by referral from the GP.

The dietitian attends once each month on a Monday afternoon. Appointments are by referral from the practice nurses or your GP.
The podiatrist holds clinics throughout the week. Appointments are by referral from the GP.
Clinic appointment telephone number 02825 695672.