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Covid-19 Vaccination Popup Clinics In the coming weeks there will be a number of Covid-19 vaccination pop-up clinics across Exeter, where you can receive your Covid-19 booster. Locations: Greendale Vaccination Centre: Monday 13th May (8.30pm – 5.30pm) Exeter Arena Car Park: Monday 13th May (10.00am – 4.00pm) Morrisons, Prince Charles Road, Exeter: Tuesday 14th May (9.30am – 12.30pm) Exeter Bus Station: Tuesday 14th May (1.30pm – 3.30pm) Greendale Vaccination Centre: Wednesday 15th May (8.30am – 5.30pm) Greendale Vaccination Centre: Friday 17th May (8.30am – 5.30pm) Exeter Bus Station: Tuesday 21st May (10.00am – 4.00pm) Click here to book your appointment.
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Mount Pleasant Health Centre GPs, Dr Whaley and Dr Shafafi are raising money for the Hospiscare charity to help with their £2.5 million funding deficit! The Hospiscare Charity help over 2,000 patients a year by providing support in patient’s homes, running specialist wards, and supplying advice/support to patients and their families. Recently however, their funding has been cut which has led to the closure of several vital services. To help raise funds for Hospiscare and allow them to continue their important work, Dr Whaley and Dr Shafafi will take on the 3 Peaks Challenge on Friday 7th June. This momentous
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Attention all plant lovers! On Saturday, May 4th, get ready for the ultimate Plant Sale experience! Come visit us between 10am to 1pm and immerse yourself in a world of botanical wonders, books, bric-a-brac & a tombola. We have a variety of plants that will leave you in awe. The best part? Every single purchase goes towards supporting the incredible work of the Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre. So, grab your gardening gloves and pop on over. See you there! Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 Time: Starting 10am Location: Mount Pleasant Health Centre Page updated: 29th April 2024
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April marks the start of #StressAwarenessMonth, a crucial time to shine a light on stress, the causes, symptoms, and the best practices for managing it. In a busy world with ever increasing demands and distractions, it’s important to acknowledge the impact stress has on our mental, emotional, and physical health. Stress comes in many forms, and it can affect us all. From the pressures of work to the complexity of relationships and personal challenges, stress can manifest, and it can often become overwhelming. However, there are ways in which we can foster resilience, promote self-care, and ultimately manage stress. Throughout
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Mount Pleasant Health Centre will be closed over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. During this time, there will be limited appointment availability. If you need medical advice or treatment whilst we are closed, please refer to the details below regarding alternative services. Opening Hours Good Friday, 29th March – Closed Saturday, 30th March – Closed Easter Sunday, 31st March – Closed Easter Monday, 1st April – Closed We will re-open as normal from Tuesday 2nd April. Emergency Care For all life threatening emergencies call 999. NHS 111 For non-emergency medical treatment or advice call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/ Walk-in Centre
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Nexus PCN in collaboration with Exeter City Community Trust recently hosted a pilot programme to help people in Exeter get fit and healthy. The pilot aimed at patients who have a BMI between 25 to 29 were invited to join a six-week programme to help them manage and sustain healthier lifestyle choices and improve their overall physical health and mental wellbeing. 15 patients registered at Nexus PCN member practices (Mount Pleasant Health Centre, The South Lawn Medical Practice, The Heavitree Practice, Hill Barton Surgery & ISCA Medical Practice) met weekly at St James Park, the home of Exeter City Football
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The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact, up to two in three smokers will die as a result of long-term smoking. Almost every minute of every day someone is admitted to hospital in England with a smoking-related disease and in 2022-23, there were an estimated 400,000 hospital admissions in England due to
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Observed annually on the 28th of February, or in leaps years, on the 29th (the rarest day of the year), Rare Disease Day stands as a global initiative committed to fostering equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and improved accessibility of diagnoses and treatments for those living with rare diseases. A rare disease is a medical condition that affect a small percentage of the population, usually affecting fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. Given the scarcity of cases, this frequently results in a lack of widespread recognition and limited understanding of the conditions that exist. The main objective of this year’s
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The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression, or anxiety such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through NHS Talking Therapies services. These are effective, confidential and free treatments delivered by trained clinicians, online, on the phone, or in person. If you’re struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, seeking help through an NHS Talking Therapies service can be one of the best steps you can take to overcome mental health issues and get back on track. You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health problem
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Yesterday we celebrated World Cancer Day, a time which is used to raise awareness of cancer, encourage prevention, detection, and treatment, and highlight the need for ongoing research and support for those affected by the disease. As we step into 2024, the significance of coming together to address the challenges created by cancer has never been more apparent. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, World Cancer Day aims to inspire positive actions that contribute to a world where preventable cancers are minimised, early detection is prioritised, and effective treatments are accessible to all. What is cancer? Cancer is a condition
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