Help us reduce medicines waste Around £20 million is wasted every year on unused medicines. This includes inhalers, pain medication and creams, across our region. By only ordering what we need we can make sure NHS resources go where they are most needed. Find out more at reducemedicinewaste.co.uk
An easy-read guide from the NHS to help you stop smoking.
Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients.
General information with focus on who can use GP services
– How to register
– Free access to all including immigrants/asylum seekers
– unregistered/temporary residents
Introduction to continuing health care, who is eligible, what it involves and how to access it.
Sick Notes, Fit Notes and Self-Certification You may need a sick or ‘fit’ note if you have been off work for 7 days or more. To request a sick note, you can: Use the NHS App Use Contact or visit the surgery. We are open today. If you’ve been off for 7 days or fewer … Continued
Shingles Vaccination Eligibility From 1st September 2023, the eligibility has been extended, but this is a phased rollout meaning the eligibility is different depending if you are already 65 or if you are about to turn 65. The table below shows the criteria. Please look up the group that describes you now. Group Eligibility Aged … Continued
Sexual Health The NHS has a range of free, confidential sexual health services. These services cover contraception, testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), and advice on unplanned pregnancies. You can use any of these services even if you are under 16 years old. If you are aged 13 or older, you have the same rights … Continued
See all available services in the NHS App The services page of the NHS app is where you can see all the actions available to you. From the homepage, tap on the Services icon at the bottom of the screen. From here, you can: Request a repeat prescription Check for available appointments Use NHS 111 … Continued
