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We have received information from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) regarding weight loss injections and how GP practices are unable to prescribe them for the sole purpose of weight loss. … [continue] Weight Loss Injections

Worrying about cancer coming back is very common. Ask your doctor or nurse if there are any symptoms you should look out for after treatment finishes. Information from Macmillan Cancer … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Coping with Worries About Cancer Coming Back

Late effects are side effects that do not go away after cancer treatment. They can also be side effects that do not happen until months or years after treatment. Click … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Late Effects of Cancer Treatment

A healthy lifestyle can help you recover after treatment. It can also help to reduce the risk of other illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Click here to … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Lifestyle and Well-being After Treatment

After cancer treatment you may find you need time to regain and rebuild your physical and emotional health. Click here to discover the advice that Macmillan Cancer Support have to … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Beginning to Recover

At the end of treatment your cancer team will talk to you about what to expect and what your follow-up is likely to involve. Click here to find out more.

Your healthcare team will help make a discharge plan of the support you will get when you leave hospital. Click here to find out more.

Cancer treatment can affect things like your emotional well-being and your relationships. Click here to find information about the help and support available and advice to help you cope.

If you are having treatment you might need to organise some practical issues such as work, benefits, childcare and pet care. Click here to find out more.

Having cancer may affect your ability to work. This link will take you to a page that answers commonly asked questions about cancer and work. This includes your legal rights … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Work and Cancer

Talking about cancer can be hard. But it is important to think about who you want to know and how to talk to them about it. Click here to learn … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – Talking About Cancer

If you have just been diagnosed with cancer, find out more here about what happens next and where to find information and support.  

Find out here how cancer tests are arranged and how long you might have to wait for test results.

There are many different signs and symptoms of cancer. If you have any of the symptoms listed here, get advice from your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or GP practice.  

Most people worry about their health at some time. Click here to find support and information if you are worried you might have cancer.  

Despite there being over 200 different types of cancer, they all have overarching things in common. Click here to learn the general information we know about cancer and how it … [continue] Cancer Awareness Month – What is Cancer?

Ahead of Ramadan, experts from the British Heart Foundation and the British Islamic Medical Association answered questions about fasting when you have a heart or circulatory condition. https://www.bhf.org.uk/healthy-ramadan

Your heart age gives you an idea of how healthy your heart is. This calculator will compare your real age to your heart age by asking you questions about your … [continue] Heart Health Month – Calculate Your Heart Age

In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder. That’s at least one in 50 people, and the signs can be really difficult to spot. … [continue] Eating Disorder Awareness Week (24th February – 2nd March)

Do you have questions regarding heart health, managing conditions or getting support? Visit the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Information and Support’ page to get them answered. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport

A case of MPox (previously known as Monkey Pox) was discovered in East Sussex recently, and while it’s still a very low risk in the UK, it’s important to know … [continue] MPox

Inherited heart conditions are passed on through families. They’re sometimes called genetic heart conditions or inherited cardiac conditions. They can affect people of any age. If left untreated, some inherited … [continue] Heart Health Month – Inherited Heart Conditions

Your diet plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your heart. Click here to get diet tips, detailed information and access to delicious recipes.

No matter what heart or circulatory condition you have, exercise can be a game-changer for your health. The best types of exercise for heart health are: Aerobic Exercise – 150 … [continue] Heart Health Month – Staying Active

The app gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via Google Play or App … [continue] Download the NHS App

NHS Kent and Medway is encouraging parents and carers to be prepared for the school half-term by downloading a handy toolkit for primary school children. The free digital booklet has … [continue] Be Prepared This Half Term

You can now self-refer to Kent Community Health who offers both face to face and virtual musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient appointments. They also provide back and knee group education sessions, a … [continue] Kent Community Health – Self-referral Physiotherapy

Most cardiac arrests in the UK happen at home so learning CPR can help protect your loved ones. The British Heart Foundation provides a free, interactive online training course that … [continue] Heart Health Month – Learn CPR

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