BANK HOLIDAY HEALTH CARE
As we head into the Bank holiday weekend, don’t forget you can treat many minor illnesses at home with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. Colds and coughs, sore throats, and upset stomachs can all be treated by having a supply of health care essentials such as pain relief (paracetamol / ibuprofen), cough and sore throat remedies, […]
Flu Vaccinations 2025
It’s that time of year again already! If you book your flu vaccine with us, we can also check that you are up to date with all of the other vaccines you may be eligible for. The flu vaccination programme starts in October for all eligible adults, except pregnant women and children, who will be […]
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. […]