Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally

We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]

Medicines Waste: Only Order What You Need

What’s the problem? A report by the Department of Health estimates that unused medicines cost the NHS around £300 million […]

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 […]

Diabetes Prevention Week 20th – 26th May

What is diabetes and why is prevention important? Diabetes is a serious condition where the blood glucose level is too […]

Think Pharmacy First

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and […]

Better Health for Children

Better Health have teamed up with Disney to help get kids active. Using some of their favourite characters from Disney’s […]

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP)

Every two minutes someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be a very serious […]

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2024. Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, […]

Feeling lonely is completely normal

Many of us can feel lonely while checking our social media, on our own or with others. It is nothing […]

Stop Smoking Day

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for […]