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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, a first aid kit, upset stomach treatment, rehydration treatment and heartburn / indigestion treatment. Your local pharmacy can give expert

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 offered the vaccination from late September. Pregnant women are vaccinated to protect both mum and baby in first few weeks

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 conditions; • people who are on multiple medicines that may make them more likely to be badly affected by hot

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 look at how well your lungs are working and may help an early diagnosis. If invited, it is recommended that

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. You may be offered the booster if you: Are aged 75 or over, Are aged 6 months to 74 years