RSV Vaccination Drop-In at the RVI
RSV Vaccination Drop-In at the RVI The RSV vaccination is now available at the RVI – no appointment needed. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Screening Saves Lives
Pharmacy treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Heavy periods self-assessment
Sexual Health
Sexual Health The NHS has a range of free, confidential sexual health services. These services cover contraception, testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), and advice on unplanned pregnancies. You can use any of these services even if you are under 16 years old. If you are aged 13 or older, you have the same rights … Continued
Screening
What is screening? The NHS has a comprehensive screening plan designed to identify if you are at higher risk of developing several health problems. Risk factors can exist without symptoms, so screening targets otherwise healthy people. Screening means increased risk can be identified and treated early, reducing the chance of the conditions developing. When … Continued
Easy read: Breast Care and Cancer Screening
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about breast care and screening.
Easy read: Having a smear test (Cervical Screening)
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about a health test for women aged 25 to 64.
Family Planning and Fertility
Family Planning and Fertility Most couples who are trying to get pregnant will likely conceive within a year of trying. If you haven’t become pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, then it is worth seeing your GP. If you are female and over 36 or have any other concerns about your overall … Continued