Prescription Prepayment Certificate

The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions. The campaign particularly targets people with […]

Lupus Awareness Month

Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE or `lupus`) is a chronic immune-system illness, a condition in which the body’s defence mechanism begins […]

Cholesterol awareness month: Driving further, faster

Why cholesterol? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and a major driver of death, disability and […]

Shingles vaccinations

The Shingles vaccine helps protect you from shingles, a common, painful skin disease. Previously, you could only have the shingles […]

‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu

‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu – you know it makes sense! Protect your child, and others, from flu by […]

Wegovy on the NHS

Wegovy® (semaglutide injection) was launched in the UK from, Monday September 4 2023, as an additional option to support people […]

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.

3 Reasons not to miss your appointment

Help other patients. – If you book an appointment but don’t attend, another patient will miss out!

What to do when someone has a tonic-clonic seizure: CARE

Find more resources to help you learn seizure first aid at www.epilepsy.org.uk/care Epilepsy Action has a range of resources covering […]

NHS Low Income Scheme

We wanted to ensure that you’re aware of the following support for local people on a low income via the […]