Carers Rights Day – Your Rights: Today, Tomorrow and in the Future

Carers Rights Day 2023 will be on 23 November 2023. The theme this year is ‘Your Rights: Today, Tomorrow and […]

Treat Yourself Better

World Antimicrobial resistance awareness week runs from 18-24 November 2023 to improve the awareness of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, are medicines used to […]

Changes to prescribing of bath and shower preparations

Information about changes to medicines or treatments on the NHS: Changes to prescribing of bath and shower preparations The NHS […]

Prescription Prepayment Certificate

The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions. The campaign particularly targets people with […]

Cholesterol awareness month: Driving further, faster

Why cholesterol? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and a major driver of death, disability and […]

Shingles vaccinations

The Shingles vaccine helps protect you from shingles, a common, painful skin disease. Previously, you could only have the shingles […]

‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu

‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu – you know it makes sense! Protect your child, and others, from flu by […]

Wegovy on the NHS

Wegovy® (semaglutide injection) was launched in the UK from, Monday September 4 2023, as an additional option to support people […]

Seasonal health: how to cope in hot weather

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill. Make sure hot weather does not harm you or anyone you know.

3 Reasons not to miss your appointment

Help other patients. – If you book an appointment but don’t attend, another patient will miss out!