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Asthma is a common condition that affects your breathing. It cannot currently be cured, but if it's well-treated you should not have problems with symptoms.

The main symptoms of asthma are problems with breathing, such as:

• wheezing
• coughing
• shortness of breath
• your chest feeling tight

Learn more about asthma on the NHS website

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.

Learn more about NHS vaccinations and when to have them on the NHS website

If you are required to have a blood pressure reading conducted and you are not required to attend the surgery for any other appointment or procedure, you will be asked to take the reading at home. We will then ask you to contact the surgery with your readings. 

If you do not have a blood pressure machine at home, you have three options  

1. You can book a Blood Pressure Check at the surgery with our Healthcare Assistant.
2. If checking your blood pressure is something that is regularly required, we would recommend you purchase a blood pressure machine from a local pharmacy or from wherever you can obtain one. Overall, this will save you continuous trips to the surgery. These range from about £15 to £25.
3. If you are not financially able to purchase your own machine, we can lend out a blood pressure machine to you; however, we have a limited supply, and you will be required to sign a contract of use and must return the machine to the surgery within a specified time frame, and in full working order.

It is not recommended that you have your blood pressure taken at the same time as another procedure, such as a blood test, injection or smear, as this can sometimes cause your reading to be higher than normal.

However, we have made the decision for convenience to allow you to book a Blood Pressure Check at the same time as another test or procedure, unless you are known to have white coat syndrome. Please be advised that if the reading is higher than normal, you may be expected to return for a check or complete a blood pressure diary at home to then send into the surgery. 

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A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

• assess your general state of health
• confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
• see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child’s hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

Learn more about blood tests on the NHS website

Women aged between 24 and 64 should have a cervical screening every 3 to 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. The screening is quick and painless and can be done here in the practice.

If you are aged over 24 and have never had a smear test, or if it has been more than 3 to 5 years since your last screening, you should arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse. You should not have the test while you are having a period or in the 4 days before or after your period as this can affect the sample.

Learn more about cervical screening on the NHS website

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

It includes:

• Emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs
• Chronic Bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways

COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it.

The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.

Learn more about COPD on the NHS website

Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood glucose (sugar) level to become too high.

Learn more about diabetes on the NHS website

Natural family planning is a way of preventing pregnancy.

Learn more about family planning on the NHS website

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of the health of your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular health). It can tell you whether you're at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Stroke

Learn more about NHS health check on the NHS website

Find information and advice about different treatments for mental health problems, including talking therapies, counselling and medicines.

Get urgent help now for mental health or See our mental health support page.

You should have your postnatal check 6 to 8 weeks after your baby's birth to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly.

Learn more about your 6-week postnatal check on the NHS website

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