š Staying Well This Christmas and New Year ā A Helping Hand When You Need It Christmas is meant to be a happy time. A chance to rest, celebrate and spend time with family and friends. But for many people, it can be hard going. You might feel unwell. You might feel lonely. Or you … Continued
Understanding Your Health: A Patientās Jargon Buster Visiting your GP, getting test results, or reading a medical letter can sometimes feel confusing. You might see unfamiliar words, abbreviations, or medical terms for diagnoses and conditions. The good news? You donāt need a medical degree to understand your care. This guide explains common terms, staff roles, … Continued
Summer Health: Are you Holiday-ready? Going away this summer? Whether itās a trip abroad or a holiday in the UK, itās important to plan ahead. This guide will help you get ready. It includes advice about vaccines, medicines, travel risks, and what to do if you feel unwell. āļø Get the Right Travel Advice Look … Continued
May Bank Holiday Opening Hours at It’s almost time for another Bank Holiday. will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 26th May 2025. As ever, reorder prescriptions early to avoid running out over the long weekends, and make sure you know what to do if you need help when we’re closed. Order … Continued
Opening Hours: Getting Ready for Easter at Easter is fast approaching! We want to share our opening arrangements and suggest some ways to have a happy, healthy Easter – no matter what your plans are. This year, Easter is a little later, with Good Friday falling on the 18th of April and Easter Monday on … Continued
Make 2025 Your Healthiest Year with the NHS App This New Year, make your health a priority! The NHS App is a simple, free tool that can help you stay on top of your health. Itās easy to use and available on your phone or tablet. How Can the NHS App Help You? With the … Continued
Getting Help Over Christmas and New Year The last thing any of us want at Christmas is to get ill. Here’s how to get medical help over the festive period, especially when GP practices are closed. Think Pharmacy First On top of everyday coughs, colds, aches and pains, local pharmacies can treat seven more common … Continued
Managing Your Child’s Health with Proxy Access on the NHS App: A Quick Guide Want to manage your childās health easily? With proxy access on the NHS App, you can view and book appointments, order prescriptions, and check medical recordsāall in one place. Itās simple and secure, and hereās how to get started: What is … Continued
Repeat Prescriptions: Don’t wait until it’s too late If you take regular medication, it’s vital to plan ahead and order your repeat prescriptions in good time. Taking daily medication is an important part of treatment, especially for people with long-term health conditions. People can become seriously ill quite quickly if they run out. Every year, … Continued
Your Data, Your Choice You can choose if you want the NHS to share data from your health records for research and planning purposes. Data is used in different ways in the NHS. Summary Care Records One is for your care. That is why your GP health record holds information about your medical conditions, prescriptions … Continued
