In the last 5 years, General Practice has lost over £660 million. This restricts recruitment of new clinicians and the provision of services. The BMA has begun a campaign raising awareness of this funding crisis, head on over to their website for more information.
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Don’t wait on the phone
With effect from the 4th of June, we will have a revised booking system. To avoid lengthy telephone queues, you can now contact us regarding all non-life threatening medical and admin queries via our website. Just click on the “Contact us Online” button to complete an online form. This button is also on our home… Continue reading Don’t wait on the phone
Loneliness – Let’s talk about it
Feeling lonely is completely normal Many of us can feel lonely while checking our social media, on our own or with others. It is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Admitting we feel lonely can be hard, but it’s important to remember that many others experience similar feelings of loneliness too, and that this… Continue reading Loneliness – Let’s talk about it
Newsletter
Our newsletter is back! Going forward, we plan to release a new newsletter seasonally, with information about services and schemes starting in the area. You can download a copy via the button below.
Get your blood pressure checked
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels and causes 1 in 4 deaths in England. High blood pressure is the largest single risk factor for CVD and can increase your risk of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as heart attacks stroke, kidney disease and vascular… Continue reading Get your blood pressure checked
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Help to STOP you Smoking…
The Marfan Trust
Marfan Trust is a charity that aims to improve and save the lives of people with Marfan syndrome. What follows is from their resources: For more information, or to become a member of the trust, visit their website at www.marfantrust.org, or send an email to info@marfantrust.org
NHS Quit Smoking App
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,… Continue reading NHS Quit Smoking App
Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is a new fund which aims to help those struggling to pay for food, energy or other essential items. If you, or someone you know is struggling to keep warm and fed, please go to Household Support Fund – Cambridgeshire County Council to see if you could be eligible to apply to the… Continue reading Household Support Fund
Cervical Cancer Screening
Two people die every day from cervical cancer in England, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers and getting your screening can help stop it before it starts. Screening helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV which causes nearly all cervical cancers. This is the best way to find… Continue reading Cervical Cancer Screening