Find your little big thing’ for World Mental Health Day 2023
Every Mind Matters is launching a campaign to encourage people to ‘find your little big thing’ to highlight that ‘doing the […]
Changes to prescribing of bath and shower preparations
Information about changes to medicines or treatments on the NHS: Changes to prescribing of bath and shower preparations The NHS […]
Prescription Prepayment Certificate
The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions. The campaign particularly targets people with […]
Lupus Awareness Month
Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE or `lupus`) is a chronic immune-system illness, a condition in which the body’s defence mechanism begins […]
Cholesterol awareness month: Driving further, faster
Why cholesterol? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and a major driver of death, disability and […]
Shingles vaccinations
The Shingles vaccine helps protect you from shingles, a common, painful skin disease. Previously, you could only have the shingles […]
‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu
‘Be wise, immunise’ your child against flu – you know it makes sense! Protect your child, and others, from flu by […]
Wegovy on the NHS
Wegovy® (semaglutide injection) was launched in the UK from, Monday September 4 2023, as an additional option to support people […]
Seasonal health: how to cope in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill. Make sure hot weather does not harm you or anyone you know.
Medication supply issues: glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (used for patients with type 2 diabetes)
The NHS is currently facing supply issues with a group of medications known as the glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 […]