Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight management medication in Primary Care
NHS England and NICE have approved the use of Tirzepatide, which you may also know as Mounjaro®️ or ‘the weight loss drug’, in primary care. However, there is very specific criteria that has been set nationally that a patient needs to meet before they will be considered for this treatment. Only contact your GP practice […]
HEATWAVES: WHO’S MOST AT RISK?
A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are:- • older people – especially those over 75 and female; • those who live on their own or in a care home; • people who have serious or long-term illness, including heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease, or some mental health […]
Lung Cancer Screening
If you are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, you may be offered an NHS lung health check (lung cancer screening). Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in the UK. There are often no signs or symptoms of lung cancer at an early stage. This lung health check will […]
Spring 2025 Covid-19 Booster
The Covid-19 vaccine helps protect against Covid-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It is offered on the NHS to people at increased risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19. This year’s spring booster will be available from 1st April to 17th June 2025, and is recommended for people at risk from Covid-19. […]
Extreme winter pressures – don’t be a spreader!
The NHS is in the throes of extreme winter pressures due to high levels of infectious diseases such as flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus. You can help stop the spread by following the three C’s:- CLEAN: Wash your hands often, using soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. COVER: Cover your mouth […]