Monthly Archives: November 2018
Eating enough calcium?
If your GP has asked you to look at your calcium, here is a handy calculator. https://www.cgem.ed.ac.uk/research/rheumatological/calcium-calculator/
Read MoreHelp this winter for older people – booklets and information on financial help available
There are some great booklets out there to help people keep warm and well over the winter months. The link…
Read MoreNorovirus – stop it spreading!!!
Norovirus, sometimes known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of…
Read MoreWhen will I feel better?
Symptoms can last longer than you think: Ear infection: at least 4 days Sore throat: 1 week…
Read MorePrescribing of over the counter medicines is changing
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range…
Read MoreMedical cannabis (and cannabis oils)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/medical-cannabis/ “Medical cannabis” is a broad term for any sort of cannabis-based medicine used to relieve symptoms.Many cannabis-based products are…
Read MoreRepeat Prescriptions
The NHS is now so busy it is hard for all of the services to keep up with demand. Waiting…
Read MoreWe have evening and weekend appointments
NHS_Ext_Hrs_A4_Nurse-GP-nurse-ref GP and nurse appointments are now available in your area during the evenings and at the weekend. To book…
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