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Social Prescribing is a way in which we can help patients to link with a range of local, non-medical activities, they give patients time to focus on ‘What Matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to health and well-being,

Our pharmacists work with and alongside the GPS within the PCN and take responsibility to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines. All Pharmacists are qualified Prescribers.

Health and Wellbeing Coaches work alongside patients to coach and motivate, supporting them to become active participants in their own care by self-identifying their needs, setting goals, and implementing their personalised health and care plan.

Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach will work on a 1-1 basis with young people aged 11-18 years identified by the GP’s and Social Prescribers.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or you are seeking to support someone with cancer, below is a list of useful links for information about cancer, and the various forms of help and support available.

This Diabetes resource contains an introduction to Diabetes and links to help with managing Diabetes.

East Hants Primary Care Network

The Right Care at the Right Time from the Right Person

East Hants PCN is a group of GP practices who are working together with a range of local providers including those across primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised and coordinated health and social care to our local population. We work together to develop and deliver plans, process and people top provide resilience to General Practice within East Hants and support our local practices.

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Winter Vaccinations and Winter Health

For more information on keeping warm and healthy this winter, including vaccination information, click on the links below.

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Keep Warm Keep Well

Cervical Screening Saves Lives

Cervical screening (smear tests) can prevent cervical cancer by detecting early cell changes. It’s quick, free, and offered to all women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.

  • Aged 25–49? You’ll be invited every 3 years
  • Aged 50–64? You’ll be invited every 5 years

Book your appointment today if you’ve received your invite.

It only takes a few minutes – and it could save your life.

This animation is about the signs and symptoms of cancer and what to do if you have any symptoms you are worried about. The animation talks about:

  • what is a symptom?
  • what to do if you have any symptoms that are: unusual, ongoing, unexplained
  • seeing your doctor or GP
  • getting a second opinion
  • support in your language

 

Support for Dehumidifiers, Heaters, Fans

Do you need support to purchase dehumidifiers, heaters or fans around your home?

Click here for information

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At many GP surgeries, there is a range of health professionals who can help you. In this film, three children go behind the scenes at a general practice to meet some of those health professionals.