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Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect the pill
Women should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking 'skinny jabs', the drugs regulator says.
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Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.
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First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital
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Assignment to an accountable GP
All patients have a right to express a preferance of a practitioner and the means of expressing such a preference. We will always try and book patients in with the preference Practitioner at times this will not be possible due to demand but will inform if this is the case.
Staying warm
Cold temperatures can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to infections like the flu and colds. Staying warm supports the body’s ability to fight off illnesses.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford heating to keep their homes warm.
Warm Homes Healthy people Groundwork near me - Groundwork has some great advice and information that can help reduce energy costs and impact on the environment. You'll find a range of government approved schemes that could also help.
If, like me you enjoy the warm comfort of a hot water bottle, please be careful. Using old hot water bottles can pose a risk of leaks or cracks, potentially causing nasty burns.
Primrose Surgery Patient Newsletter Summer 2023
Childrens' blood tests
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust provides a service for children under 12 referred from their GPs for a blood test. This is held in Paediatric Outpatients at St Luke's Hospital, which is situated on level 1 (ground floor level) of Horton Wing. A Paediatric blood test has to be arranged by telephoning Bradford 01274 365469 between the hours of 10am-11am Monday - Friday. An answer phone is available outside these hours. Blood tests will only be carried out if you are in receipt of a fully completed appropriate request card from your GP. PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION FOR AN INFORMATION LEAFLET.
Flu Drop-in-Sessions
Please note that the flu season will be starting at the Surgery on 25 October 2024. Letters will be sent to patients who are eligible for the flu vaccination. There is a list available at the Surgery with times and dates of the Drop-in-Sessions.