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NEW HEALTH CENTRE

We will be keeping you up to date with developments as our New Health Centre is built. For this month's information please look at the News letter.

Health Centre Newsletter Issue 1

Latest News

ANNUAL FLU CLINIC

This year's flu clinic will take place on SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER. Please look out for your text invitation or letter in September.

ON-LINE SERVICES

You can now order your prescription and book appointments on-line. Please pick up a registration form at our Reception desk.

TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE

We have introduced a text messaging service which enables us to send text message confirmation and reminders about appointments. You can also use this service to cancel appointments that you don't need. If you would like to use this service please make sure we have an up to date mobile telephone number for you.

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Babies in prams 'exposed to more pollution'
Infants in prams can be exposed to up to 60% more pollution than adults, a study suggests.
The radio 'saved my little girl's life'
A large trial in Burkina Faso suggests listening to the radio could improve child health.
Vaping 'can damage vital immune system cells'
E-cigarette vapour disables important immune cells in the lung and boosts inflammation.
Postpartum psychosis: Adele spotted her friend's illness
Adele has posted an Instagram message supporting her best friend who's recovering from postpartum psychosis.
Troubles victims' mental health 'epidemic'
A victims' group calls for support after a study highlights suicide attempts following terrorist incidents.
Bowel cancer screening to start earlier at age 50 in England
This will lower the starting age by 10 years in some areas and bring England in line with Scotland.
Essure sterilisation device: Australian women to launch lawsuit
The women say the Essure implant may have caused wide-ranging problems, including chronic pain.
Weedkiller glyphosate 'doesn't cause cancer' - Bayer
The new owner of the Monsanto group insists glyphosate use is safe despite a cancer payout.
Norfolk hospital plans 'in-patient' care at home
Up to 30 patients living near the hospital could be treated at home in bid to ease winter pressures.
The unpleasant reason men navigate better than women
Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

NHS Choices
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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...