Do you know the symptoms of Ovarian cancer?
Do you know the symptoms of Ovarian cancer? Knowing this information could be lifesaving, as early diagnosis can make all the difference.
Free workshops for parents in Northwich
Northwich Primary Care Network (PCN), in collaboration with Eden Therapy and Wellbeing are offering a series of workshops specifically aimed at parents and carers providing support with regards to children and young people’s mental health.
Find out more by downloading the poster and leaflet below.
Happy Hearts – Together we can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke during Covid-19
Health services, local authorities, charities and other partners across Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
The Cheshire and Merseyside Happy Hearts website is aimed at helping you to reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack by giving you lots of information and tips on keeping your heart happy. The website shares local, practical information on:
- how to live healthily and stay well
- conditions that increase the chances of having a heart attack or stroke, such as
- atrial fibrillation
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- how and where you can get your numbers checked
- how you can help to manage and control these conditions to lower your CVD risk
Visit the Cheshire and Merseyside Happy Hearts website to find out more.
Serious Shortage Protocol for HRT gels
The NHSBSA have released new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for HRT products.
The SSPs apply to Oestrogel pump gel, Sandrena 0.5mg and 1mg gel sachets and Lenzetto spray.
Pharmacies are now allowed to switch patients to patches if they are unable to obtain a supply of the gels.
Pharmacies are also allowed to restrict the quantities to 3 months’ supply without contacting the prescriber.
Local pharmacies have been contacted to ensure they are aware of the SSPs.
Please note that you do not need to contact your GP, your Pharmacist will be able to look into this for you.
Changes to how to book your blood tests
From April 1st, the Phlebotomy Service at Northwich Victoria Infirmary / Leighton Hospital will change their booking procedure for blood test appointments.
You will no longer be able to book via telephone. Alternatively, they will be using a new online system which will allow patients to easily book an appointment at their preferred location (link below for convenience):
https://patientconnect.uhnm.nhs.uk/booking/services
