The Archway Surgery, Armagh

07/06/2026

If you are ever on social media you have noticed the amount of stuff going on about detoxing your lymphatic system and wondered what this is all about - Is it something you should be doing?
The lymphatic system helps take nutrients to the cells in your body and return fluid to the heart. Malfunction can lead to swelling called lymphoedema - eg of a limb after lymph node removal during cancer surgery.
It is not a system that is well understood but this excellent Radio 4 programme helps to demystify it and gives some tips if you have trouble with puffy limbs. (The first few minutes are less relevant - persevere or skip them.) The accompanying programme Doctors' notes is also useful - talking about possible causes and going into more detail.
Spoiler alert - detoxing is not the main thing you need to do if you have difficulties - keep the limb moving and consider compression garments for the limb.

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the lymphatic system.

29/05/2026

Did you know....?

Too much time spent indoors and intensive near vision activity lead to more children suffering from nearsightedness or myopia.

Taking regular breaks and spending more time outdoors can reduce this risk. Get regular eye checks!

29/05/2026

Anyone free to help marshal tomorrow morning at Armagh parkrun?

29/05/2026

A different topic but no travelling involved- a really useful course coming up from AWARE NI!

Do you ever find yourself jumping to the worst conclusions, assuming what others are thinking, or focusing only on what's going wrong?

These are examples of common unhelpful thinking patterns that can affect how we feel, cope and respond to everyday challenges.

Our FREE Living Life to the Full programme explores practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques that can help you recognise and challenge these patterns, build resilience and develop healthier ways of thinking.

📅 Starts Monday 1 June
💻 Online via Zoom
🕡 6 weekly sessions | 6:30–8:30pm
🆓 Free to attend

Find out more and register:
aware-ni.org/living-life-to-the-full

29/05/2026

This is in Belfast but looks interesting...

Mind Matters – Brain Health and Ageing Well Free Event - 10 June 2026

Ageing well doesn’t start later, it starts now!

Join trusted speakers Dr Sinéad Eccles from The Open University in Northern Ireland and Siobhan Casey, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, for a free Mind Matters event in Shankill Road Library as part of Belfast Learning Festival.

Discover practical tips, expert advice and simple ways to support wellbeing and brain health at every stage of life in a welcoming session for adults of all ages.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
⏰2:00pm – 4:00pm
Booking essential: https://libni.short.gy/fbMindMattersShankillRdLib100626

Belfast Learning City The Open University Belfast City Council

22/05/2026

Are you struggling to stay in work or currently not working because of a health condition? The Condition Management programme has helped many people to manage their work or enabled them to get back into work. It is lead by healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and mental health nurses. You can find more information here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/condition-management-programme
and you can contact the local condition management programme (CMP) office directly by phone or text: CMP 1341 to 67300 to make a self-referral.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYssCz_3IRk&t=4s

The Condition Management Programme helps you manage your health condition to allow you to progress towards, move into and stay in employment. The programme i...

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

If you know any girls or ladies who may be struggling to afford period products...

Free Period Products are available in all local libraries – Pop in during library opening hours and take what you need! 😀

22/05/2026

For anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community.

A reminder on our special service of remembrance and thanksgiving. The event is for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community.

The service will take place on Sunday 31 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish Centre. It is being organised by the Trust’s Maternity and Children Services with support from the Chaplaincy Team and Bereavement Coordinator.

📌Read more below
https://southerntrust.hscni.net/trust-remembrance-service-for-babies-and-children-2026/

12/05/2026

Tomorrow (Wed 13th) the surgery will be closed in the afternoon. (We close on the second Wednesday of most months for essential training and administration.). Our phone system is going to be upgraded tomorrow afternoon and so for part of the afternoon our number (37521400) may be unobtainable and thus you may not hear the message giving you the number to call for urgent matters (things that have developed since the morning and cannot wait until the next day). The number to call in such an eventuality is 07510 924539.