Practice News
Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally
We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]
Medicines Waste: Only Order What You Need
What’s the problem? A report by the Department of Health estimates that unused medicines cost the NHS around £300 million […]
Seasonal health: how to cope in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill. Make sure hot weather does not harm you or anyone you know.
Diabetes Prevention week May 20th to May 26th 2024
Diabetes Prevention Week 2024 runs from 20-26th May What is diabetes and why is prevention important? Diabetes is a serious condition where […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2024. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, […]
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP)
Every two minutes someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be a very serious […]
Better Health for Children
Better Health have teamed up with Disney to help get kids active. Using some of their favourite characters from Disney’s […]
Think Pharmacy First
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and […]
Stop Smoking Day
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for […]
Get your blood pressure checked
The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test to lower your […]