January is Cervical Cancer awareness month.

Each year more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK.

• Prevention

  Cervical cancer is mostly preventable. The main cause of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection. Most people who are sexually active will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives.
• Screening

  Early detection through screening tests can make treatment more effective. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women get Pap tests every three years, starting at age 21.
• Symptoms

  Early-stage cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms

   

   

   

Full article available here: Leeds GP Confederation – December Newsletter - Leeds GP Confederation

Pharmacies across Leeds are now offering a service called Pharmacy First, also known as a Minor Ailment Scheme to patients who are registered with a GP Practice in Leeds.

The Pharmacy First Service gives you the option of visiting your local pharmacist for minor ailments, the advice is always free and where necessary they are able to supply medicines (free of charge to those exempt from prescription charges). 

The service reduces the need for you to make an appointment with your local GP, use an out of hours NHS service or visit A&E. 

Many pharmacies across Leeds are open until late and at weekends, which is also very useful if you start to feel unwell with one of the minor ailments included in Pharmacy First scheme. You don’t need an appointment to access this service. 

The following minor ailments are included in Pharmacy First:

• Cough
• Cold
• Earache
• Sore throat
• Thread worms
• Teething 
• Athletes foot
• Dehydration 
• Thrush 
• Hay fever 
• Fever 
• Blocked Nose 
• Sprain or Strain 
• Head Lice 
• Indigestion

For more information please click the following link

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You can use this service https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/ to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number found on any letter you receive from the NHS.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

This service is for anyone living in England who has forgotten or does not know their NHS number.

NHS & Private Digital Hearing Aids are now available at Chevin Medical Practice.

• Latest digital technology
• 3 year follow-up and servicing
• Batteries and parts from your local surgery
• Aim to be given hearing aids at first appointment
• Hearing test and fitting at our Bramhope Surgery
• If you've had your NHS hearing aids for more than 3 years, you may be eligible for new ones

 Ask your GP for a referral or speak to Reception for more information.