Monthly Archives February 2026

Managing your health has never been easier. With the NHS App you can access a wide range of health services right from your phone or tablet at any time and from anywhere. Why use the NHS App? Contact us by sending an online form about your symptoms, conditions, or treatment directly to the surgery Order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them View messages from the practice and get notifications through your phone or tablet Check your referrals and hospital appointments View your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines.
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As respiratory virus season ramps up, many patients find themselves asking a familiar question: “Is it just a cold, or is it the flu?”. While both illnesses share common symptoms, they differ in severity, how soon symptoms appear, and how long they last. Understanding the differences can help you decide when to rest at home, and when to seek medical support. What causes the Cold and the Flu? Colds are usually cause by a variety of viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. Influenza (flu) is caused specifically by influenza viruses. How do they differ? Although both colds and flu affect the respiratory
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