Calling All Students: Check your vaccinations are up to date. We know viruses spread quickly and easily when large groups of people get together. When schools, colleges and universities start their new academic years, lots of people come together from different areas or countries. This makes it easier for viruses to spread, especially in higher … Continued
GPs Are on Your Side The British Medical Association (BMA) have launched a new campaign called ‘GPs are on your side’. It’s about the serious challenges GP practices face in terms of funding and demand, and why you might struggle to see your GP. The campaign also discusses the effect of the crisis in General … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Flu Vaccinations in October; September for Pregnant Women This year’s NHS flu vaccination campaign will start a little later for most people. The NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the UK Health Security Agency have decided that routine flu vaccinations for most people will begin in October 2024. Because vaccine effectiveness decreases … Continued
Summer Health: BBQ Safely A garden barbecue is a staple of the British summer holidays and a great way to enjoy the weather with family or friends. Cooking and eating outside adds a few extra risks and hazards, and people with allergies or underlying health conditions can be at extra risk of food poisoning. Here … Continued
The Summer Holidays are a great time for kids to get outside and enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather.
However, outdoor activities can bring some hazards and risks that we need to be aware of to keep kids and ourselves safe.
Summer Health: Sun Safety The summer months are a great time to spend time outside and enjoy the (hopefully) warm and sunny weather. But it’s important to remember that exposure to heat and sun can affect our health, and risks of sunburn, dehydration and heat stroke are very real. Here’s what you need to know … Continued
Summer Health: Hay Fever Has your hay fever been worse than usual this year? Or maybe you noticed that sneezing started that bit early? More than one in four people suffer from hay fever, three times the number 30 years ago. Four in five people with asthma suffer from hay fever, and it can be … Continued
Patient Choice: What is most important to you? If your GP refers you to a specialist, you usually have the right to choose which hospital you go to. You can choose a hospital in your area – or one further away if you prefer. You might be able to choose an independent hospital if it … Continued
Behind the scenes of a GP practice. Come and meet the team. Did you know that, as well as Doctors, other health professionals in GP Practice can help you get the right care? General Practice teams included people like nurses, paramedics, and clinical pharmacists. However, a recent survey found that many people don’t realise that … Continued
