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Staying Healthy During Ramadan 2025

Make 2025 the year you quit smoking

Quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to improve your health. Get ready to quit for good […]

Act FAST – Stroke

Recognising the First Signs of a Stroke The early signs of a stroke can be subtle and easy to miss. […]

World Menopause Day 2024

18th October is World Menopause Day. You can find out reliable information about menopause and mid-life women’s health here Menopause […]

Quit smoking this Stoptober

Stoptober is back this October with a new national campaign designed to encourage and support smokers to quit for good. While […]

NHS 111 – option 2 for crisis mental health support

There is now a simpler way for people to find the right support in a mental health crisis.

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.