We understand some people are worried about meningitis B after the recent outbreak in Kent. At present, the NHS is not offering vaccination to those who haven’t previously had it, except for people at higher risk. Meningitis B is rare, but please know the symptoms: fever, headache, vomiting, extreme sleepiness, dislike of bright light, or … Continued
The NHS offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines to some groups of people every year.
Targeted Lung Health Checks For Current and Former Smokers Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Often, people don’t know they have it until it’s too late for effective treatment. Targeted Lung Health Checks can change that by helping find lung cancer earlier, especially in people at higher risk. What … Continued
Head and Neck Cancer There are over 12,000 new cases of head and neck cancers in the UK every year, and around 4,100 deaths. It’s the 8th most common cancer in the UK. The most common areas for cancer to develop are: mouth, lips and tongue voice box throat salivary glands nose and sinuses Since … Continued
Decision Aid: Chronic Pain This NHS decision tool is for people aged 16 and older with chronic pain. Chronic pain means pain that lasts for three months or more. The decision aid can help you with options for living well. The Chronic Pain decision aid can be downloaded, or completed below.
Medicines A to Z Visit the Medicines A to Z page on the NHS website to find out about hundreds of types of medication.
Free blood pressure checks at Pharmacies If you are over 40, you can get a free blood pressure check at a local pharmacy. No appointment is needed. You can find pharmacies offering free blood pressure checks on the NHS website. Why is it important? High blood pressure is the biggest cause of cardiovascular disease, which … Continued
Fear of Flying The fear of flying (aerophobia) is an excessive worry about air travel. It is believed to affect one in ten of the population, however some studies suggest that the proportion is much higher. Doctors no longer prescribe sedatives to manage fear of flying. This is because it just isn’t safe and the … Continued
