What does a GP practice nurse do? GP surgeries have many other healthcare professionals working along aside the GPs. One of the these is a GP Practice Nurse. They have a vital role within the practice and many patients will see the Practice Nurse regularly. The GP Practice Nurse is a registered nurse who has had further […]
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Can I have a blood test as my GPs? Anywhere else? You can go to your GPs But there may be better options. Here are a range of options for booking a blood test. At your local hospital or walk-in centre: You may have to book online using a platform like Swiftqueue. If this will be difficult […]
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What to do if you are unable to attend a doctors appointment If you do not turn up to an appointment with your GP or hospital consultant, this is called a ‘DNA’ (‘did not attend’). It may not be your fault. But it is a waste of the doctors time, and costs the NHS money. […]
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5 symptoms of anxiety Anxiety can cause a number of symptoms, including: Feeling fearful or worried: Feeling overly worried or fearful, or having a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom Difficulty concentrating: Having trouble concentrating or making decisions Restlessness: Feeling restless, tense, or on edge Trouble sleeping: Having difficulty getting to sleep or staying […]
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5 symptoms of schizophrenia 5 symptoms of schizophrenia include: Delusions: Believing things that aren’t true Hallucinations: Seeing or hearing things that others don’t see or hear Disorganised speech: Speaking in a confused or jumbled way. It may sound like rubbish Disorganised behaviour: Acting in an unusual or disorganised way Lack of motivation: Not wanting to do everyday activities. Positive […]
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What are SSRIs? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants that are commonly used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. They are often the first choice of medication for depression because they have fewer side effects than other antidepressants. They are powerful and highly effective drugs. How SSRIs work SSRIs […]
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5 symptoms of depression 5 common symptoms of depression include: Persistent sadness: Feeling sad, anxious, or empty most of the day, nearly every day Loss of interest: Losing interest in activities or hobbies Sleep: Waking up too early or sleeping too much Changes in appetite: Eating more or less than usual, or having no appetite Difficulty concentrating: Having […]
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Five ideas to reduce pressure on A&E departments We all know our A&E departments are crowded, chaotic and have corridors full of patients on trolleys. But what can we do to help? Here are five ideas. Things you can do 1. Use alternative NHS services MyHSN has another article on how to use alternative NHS […]
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What services are provided at your local pharmacy? Your local pharmacy in the UK offers a wide range of services to support your health and wellbeing. They do not ‘just do tablets’. They have many other helpful services. They also have the huge advantage that they are usually walking distance from your house, and a […]
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Avoid A&E: 10 alternative NHS services We all know about the very long waits in A&E, and all the patients on trolleys in corridors. Is A&E the only place open? (no). So what are the 10 alternatives to A&E, especially out of hours? Community 1. Visit your GP If the problem can wait until tomorrow, […]
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