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If you have a Long Term Condition e.g. Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD), Asthma, Heart Disease or Hypertension (high blood pressure) then we’ve made a few changes to the annual nurse review.
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Hay Fever - it seems to be that time of year again!![]()
BREAKING NEWS ... Fexofenadine is now available to buy from your chemist so we wont be prescribing this for you![]()
🌼Eye drops take 2 weeks to start working so start using them now!![]()
🌼Wash your hair and face every night before bed so that you're not sleeping with pollen on your pillow![]()
🌼Dust your room down daily to remove pollen![]()
🌼Try to sleep with your windows closed![]()
🌼Loratadine will not make you sleepy, there are lots of other antihistamines you can buy from your pharmacist, please ask them for advice. You can now buy fexofenadine over the counter, this used to be prescription only.![]()
🌼 Also use nose spray with a steroid in it - ask your pharmacist for advice![]()
🌼Nasal saline rinses can also be helpful www.nhs.uk/.../non-allergic-rhinitis/treatment/....![]()
🌼 We do not offer the injection here, it is not available on the NHS due to a lack of evidence. ![]()
🌼 All of this advice can be sought from your pharmacist or online www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/
www.nhs.uk
Find out about the symptoms and causes of hay fever, who's affected and what treatments are available.
🟡 A Yellow Heat Health Alert has been issued from Thursday 12 June 9pm to Sunday 15 June 8am. Anyone can become unwell if they get too hot. However, some people are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell through overheating (becoming uncomfortably hot), dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.![]()
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Stay well in the heat:![]()
✅ Drink plenty of fluids![]()
✅ Stay in the shade![]()
✅ Limit strenuous activity![]()
✅ Check on elderly friends and neighbours.![]()
✅ Keep windows and curtains closed during the day![]()
✅ Open windows at night when the temperature has dropped.![]()
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For more information on how to beat the heat visit:https://pulse.ly/fh14miuetp
Enormous congratulations to Dr Mumba who passed his final, verbal exam today with an amazing high score. A step closer to qualifying as a GP and we are all very proud 🙂 😍
Important info on weight loss injections and contraceptionIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for women using weight loss or diabetes medicines such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy![]()
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The MHRA has updated its guidance on "skinny jabs". Here's what you need to know:![]()
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🚫 These medicines must not be used during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding.![]()
💊 If you're taking Mounjaro and are overweight, oral contraceptives may be less effective. You should also use another form of contraception, like the implant, coil, or condoms.![]()
🛑 Never buy these medicines from social media, beauty salons, or any other unregulated sources.![]()
📢 Report any side effects or fake products via the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme.![]()
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Dr Alison Cave, our Chief Safety Officer said: ![]()
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“Skinny jabs are medicines licensed to treat specific medical conditions and should not be used as aesthetic or cosmetic treatments. They are not a quick fix to lose weight and have not been assessed to be safe when used in this way.” ![]()
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“Our guidance offers patients a “one stop shop” for our up-to-date advice on how to use these powerful medicines safely.” ![]()
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More info here ➡️ bit.ly/3FGs3Cu
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It is up and running kind again. ![]()
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