Flu Clinics

Our flu clinics in early October 2009 were well attended and ran very smoothly.  Find out if you are eligible for a flu jab.

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Vomiting

The stomach doesn't always tolerate what it takes in. The quickest way to the stomach to eject whatever is bothering it is straight back up again!

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Measles

The measles virus is highly infectious. However immunisation can prevent it.

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Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine.

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Sunburn

Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.

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Cold Sores

Cold sores or fever blisters are the common names for herpes simplex. Cold sores are viral infection of the skin.

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Glue ear

This is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear.

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National GP Patient Survey 2009

We now have the results of the national GP Patient Survey 2009.  Full details can be viewed via the GP Patient Survey website.  Please follow links to access the website.

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Healthy bowels

Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut.

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Healthy heart

It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors.

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Weight loss

The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing.

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Healthy eating

Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks.

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Osteoporosis and diet

Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones.

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