Head of General Practice, GMS, HSCNI, DOH, Passionate about General Practice and improving services for patient care. Tweeting in a personal capacity.
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Margaret O'Brien retweeted
I am very much looking forward to hearing this week's lecture. How can we use data to drive change and improve health outcomes for our patients. @obrien_dr
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Still time to register on line or in person 👇
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Next Lecture in our series
'Navigating the turbulent data ocean of the cradle to the grave records in Northern Ireland'
📅 7.30pm Thursday 23rd October
📍BCH Post grad centre
To register in person or online 👇
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#StandUpSpeakUpStepForward
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Margaret O'Brien retweeted
📢 Excited to announce this year's @UlsterMedSoc lecture Series!
Theme: Stand Up, Speak Up, Step Forward.
A call to Leadership, Innovation and Equity in a changing healthcare landscape
@LucyGoBag @markataylor16 @DragonsHeart_I @futurespark4you @obrien_dr
Full programme ⬇️
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Carryduff Surgery are delighted to be partnering with @macmillancancer & @MindWisenv
Are you or have you ever been affected by a cancer diagnosis?
You and/or your family members can self refer to this service for psychological support
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The Health Minister spoke with staff and patients at The Oaks Family Practice in Cookstown 🩺
Minister Nesbitt acknowledged the key role of GP services in Northern Ireland and commended the practice on being a 'Training GP Practice' .
ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt meets patient Jim Black during his visit to Oaks Family Practice.
ALT Oaks Family Practice staff meet Health Minister Mike Nesbitt (l-r) Dr Philip Milligan, Dr Alastair Brown, Dr Laura Murray, Lorraine Devlin Practice Manager and Dr Roisin Devlin
ALT A picture of the sign for the Oaks Family Practice.
ALT A picture of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with a large group of staff from The Oaks Family Practice.
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
The Health and Social Care system is planning for significant disruption to services across Northern Ireland tomorrow due to the impact of #StormEowyn.
More here ➡️ health-ni.gov.uk/news/stay-s…
ALT Graphic stating Storm Eowyn
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Useful information - GP practices, dental services & high street optometry
During #StormÉowyn, some services may be temporarily closed or unavailable.
Please phone ahead first for advice or check the recorded message, if the service is unavailable.
Check the service’s social media pages too.
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
📢 Stay Protected This Winter! ❄️💉
Every year, seasonal flu leads to hospitalisations and serious complications, especially for those at higher risk. With flu levels particularly high right now, the best way to protect yourself is by getting the free flu vaccine if you’re eligible.
👨👩👧👦 Everyone over 50 is now included in the eligible groups.
🏥 Over 350 community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are offering flu vaccinations.
📍 Find out more at nidirect.gov.uk or ask your local pharmacist.
#FluVaccine #StayWellNI #ProtectYourself #PharmacyCare
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Do you need access to a pharmacist?
During the New Year holidays, pharmacies will be operating on a rota basis.
To find out which pharmacy is open, please visit the @BSO_NI Website :
bso.hscni.net/pharmacy-suppo…
@healthdpt @HSC_NI #BSO #pharmacy #GP #HSCNI
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
If you have an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment that is not life threatening we urge you to #PHONEFIRST before travelling to an Emergency Department.
You will be signposted to the most appropriate urgent care service to meet your needs - this may be GP Out of Hours, a Minor Injuries Unit, an Urgent Care Centre or an Emergency Department.
For emergencies that are life threatening always call 999.
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Margaret O'Brien retweeted
✂️🎗️Toome Surgery in Co Antrim has officially been opened by Health Minster Robin Swann.
💷The GP surgery received a £600,000 investment from the Department of Health.
➡️More info here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/patien…
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
We're delighted our Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, Dr Brendan O'Brien has been awarded Leader of the Year at today's Recognising Excellence awards!
Congratulations Brendan!! 👏🏆
#ProudToWorkAtNSS
The winner of the Leader of the Year award is… Brendan O’Brien. Congratulations! #ProudToWorkAtNSS
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
The winner of the Leader of the Year award is… Brendan O’Brien. Congratulations! #ProudToWorkAtNSS
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
And we’re off! Welcome to everyone joining us this morning for day 1 of our SNOMED CT conference in Glasgow
Follow the conversation on #SNOMEDCTScotland
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Our Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, @drbrendanobrien welcomes delegates and speakers to this mornings session
#SNOMEDCTScotland
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Dr Susan Sproule at the Braid Family Practice explains why GPs will sometimes refer a patient to ED or another appropriate setting. Your GP wants to help you and direct you to the most appropriate service for your condition, at the right time, all the time @healthdpt @BMA_NI
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Have you wondered why another member of the GP surgery calls you back instead of your Doctor? In this video, Maria McCann, Practice Manager at the Braid Family Practice explains why @HealthDpt @Publichealthni @BMA_NI @GPTrainingNI @rcgp_ni @NI_SCC
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
And the winning entry is ‘Confidence in Dermatology’ by GP Federations
#QiCDermatology2022 #awards #recognition #dermatology #skinconditions @SanofiUK
Margaret O'Brien retweeted
Excited to announce I have taken up a new role at @CrowdStrike as a Cloud Security Researcher!
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Margaret O'Brien retweeted
GPNI are back 1st Sept to kick off their weekly webinars, with the first topic set as Quality Improvement in General Practice, specifically focusing on QI QOF Indicators with @CarenWalshQI . To get the registration link sign up to their mail list below 🙌
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Margaret O'Brien retweeted
@RobinSwannMoH @healthdpt @obrien_dr @AlanStout19 @BMA_NI @rcgp_ni @markataylor16 @mlchealth @DrCarlaDevlin1 @NI_LMCS
Our patient feedback is incredibly important to us. To date 97% of our patients have rated our service as either very good/excellent and 100% would recommend a friend or family member to be treated by our incredible staff. #teamgp