Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Facts to Stay Informed, Reduce Risk
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Facts and Stay Informed October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, promoting early detection, and supporting individuals affected by this disease. Understanding the key facts about breast cancer can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. Let’s explore…
Weight Management Medication
From today (23 June 2025), following approval by NICE, tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be available in the NHS for eligible patients who meet the strict, nationally-set, criteria. The current criteria is that patients are those with a BMI of 40 or higher, and with four or more of the qualifying comorbidities (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea,…
Weight-management services update – Mounjaro
We are receiving a significant number of enquiries about the availability of the Mounjaro weight-loss drug which has been approved by NHS England for eligible patients. NHS England has set the criteria for eligibility for the drug; this is a national policy which all NHS prescribers, such as GPs and pharmacists, are required to abide…
Change of personal details
To change your personal details on your medical record, you need to contact the surgery. You can change your: Change your personal details using the NHS app or website The NHS app is a quick way to access NHS services. Using the NHS app means you do not need to enter your personal details each…
No smoking Day
It’s National No smoking Day, a day intended to help those who want to, quit smoking for good! You can find support, information, free apps and more at https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s our chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight. In the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late when the cancer is harder to treat. And every day, 11 women die. Find out…