As the days get longer and the flowers begin to bloom, many of us look forward to enjoying the warmer weather. However, for some, this beautiful season can bring with it the unwelcome symptoms of hay fever.

Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery will be making a significant change to our appointment system that will improve the way our surgeries deliver care to all our patients.  From the 5th March 2025 we will adapt to the Total Triage system, this is a new approach recommended by NHS England to improve patient accessibility and quality of care within Primary Care Services.

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted.

The NHS App is no longer accessible as a mobile app for anybody using older devices. If you cannot use the NHS App on a mobile device, you can log in through the NHS website.

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

The first sign of a stroke might not seem serious. Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak. 

Are your child’s vaccines up to date?

Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter.

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.

If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

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