Practice News
Prescription Requests over the Telephone to stop from 1st July 2024
The first and most important reason is safety. We are getting increasing numbers of discrepancies between what the patient says […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Staying Healthy During Ramadan 2024
Ramadan in the UK In the UK, Muslims will be fasting during Ramadan 2024 for approximately 14 hours each day. […]
Think Pharmacy First
Need healthcare advice? Thinking ‘Pharmacy First’ makes it easier to get help. Skip the morning rush to see a GP […]