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Today is World Meningitis Day! Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly, and may cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. A number of vaccinations are available that offer some protection against meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly and can include: a high temperature (fever) being sick a headache a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will
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At Mount Pleasant Health Centre, we believe that informed patients make the best decisions about their health. Our patient education sessions empower both our patients and the local community by providing valuable knowledge on important topics. Each session is designed to give you the information and confidence to manage your condition, understand treatment options, and improve your overall well-being. What we offer Our sessions cover a range of topics, including chronic condition management, mental well-being, nutrition, and self-care techniques. These interactive sessions provide practical guidance and support in a friendly, accessible environment, led by an experienced healthcare professional. Everyone is
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October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time used to raise awareness of the impact of breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection, support and research. In the UK, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting thousands of people and families every year. Spotting the signs early and seeking advice promptly can make a real difference to outcomes. Throughout this month, we join others across the country in showing support for everyone affected by breast cancer. We encourage everyone to: Be breast cancer aware: Regularly check and know the signs and symptoms.
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We take the protection of your information seriously, and we are required by NHS England to provide pseudonymised health data (data with names and other details removed) to the OpenSAFELY platform. What is OpenSAFELY? OpenSAFELY is a secure NHS research and planning service that helps the NHS to understand: which treatments work best how to improve services how to keep patients safe Is my data safe? Your GP record will stay safe within our clinical system (SystmOne), and names, addresses, dates of birth and other identifiers will not be shared. Researchers can only see anonymous, combined results, they cannot see
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Everyone eligible aged between 16 years and 25 years are being invited into the surgery to catch up on their missed HPV vaccine from when they were in school. The HPV vaccination is given to boys and girls in year 8 at school, but some people may have missed it at the time. If you were offered the vaccine in school and missed it, you can catch up anytime until your 25th birthday. The HPV vaccine helps protects against a common infection called HPV, that in some cases can lead to some types of cancer, such as cervical, head and
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The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet. For more information, please vist the GOV.UK website. NHS Website For further details about paracetamol and pregnancy, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/ Page Created: 23rd September 2025 Page Updated: 23rd September 2025
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This week we are celebrating Organ Donation Week, a time where people can come together to celebrate the profound effect of organ donation and inspire others to join-in the life-saving movement. Organ donation is the gift of an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. Thousands of lives in the UK are saved or transformed each year by organ transplants. Organs that can be donated by people who have died include heart, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, liver and small bowel. Tissue such as skin, bone and heart valves can also be used to save and improve people’s lives, and corneas
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Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases. By keeping up to date with the recommended schedule, you give your child the best chance to stay healthy. Why Vaccinations Matter Vaccination is the most important way we can protect ourselves and our children against illness. Vaccinations prevent millions of deaths worldwide each year. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like Polio, Tetanus and Smallpox are either now gone or seen very rarely. Before vaccinations were used, these illnesses could kill or make people seriously ill. Vaccinations prevent serious illness and
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The NHS App lets you receive secure messages from your GP practice. These messages are safe, reliable, and aren’t limited to certain character limits like traditional SMS messages. To make sure you don’t miss messages from your GP practice, turn on notifications in your NHS app. Open the NHS App on your smartphone Tap account Settings (top right corner) Scroll down to settings and tap on notifications Tap go to device settings Tap notifications Enable notifications Once enabled, you will receive messages from your GP practice whenever there is an important update about your healthcare. For more information about the
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Today marks the start of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week (15th – 19th September 2025), a time used to raise awareness of the condition and tackle any misconceptions by providing accurate information about what Rheumatoid Arthritis is. The theme of this year’s campaign is focussing on symptoms and raising awareness. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It most often affects the hands, feet, and wrists. Those who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis may experience periods where symptoms become worse, known as ‘flare-ups’. Although flare-ups can be hard
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