Chronic Diseases

We perform annual health checks and bloods if required for people with the following conditions :

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Secondary prevention of Kidney Disease
• Secondary prevention of Heart Disease
• Secondary prevention of Cerebrovascular Disease
• Secondary prevention of Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Learning Disability 
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

If you have one of these conditions the practice will contact you annually to arrange a review.

Carrickmore health centre provide a 'tele-dermatology' service for suspected skin cancer. This service is designed to significantly speed up the identification and treatment of 'red flag' (suspected cancer) skin lesions. 

How the red flag photo triage works

• Initial GP appointment (history taking and specialised dermatoscope images taken with iphone) 
• Secure transfer of images (SmartDerm App)
• Consultant review
• Red flag management

Click the link below for more information on signs that your skin lesion could be cancerous :

Signs a mole could be cancerous

Steroid injections, also called corticosteroid injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness in specific areas of the body. 

Primary conditions treated include 

• Joint and muscle pain
• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Nerve compression

Dr Herron, Dr Corry and Dr Slane perform joint injections. You are required to have a triage call and assessment with the GP, to decide on your suitability to have a steroid injection.