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Last call for patients eligible for Covid-19 spring vaccine

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine.

The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late.

Covid-19 is more serious in older people and...

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5 Common Health Problems that Need to Be Spoken About More

Health is wealth, as people often say. While most people know this, they sometimes don’t actually think about some health problems and concerns. That’s why we have put together this post, as we hope to explore some common health problems that we feel don’t get enough attention.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is experienced more commonly than you might think,...

The 4 Factors to Ponder Before Choosing Teeth Straightening for a Smile Transformation

The power of a captivating smile is immeasurable. It’s our unspoken introduction to the world, conveying warmth, confidence, and openness. A brilliant smile can break barriers, forge connections, and create lasting first impressions. It’s no wonder the quest for perfectly aligned teeth has gained paramount significance in the modern age. According to recent reports, the U.S. population’s...

Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight

PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.

He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...

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How can physical injuries affect mental health?

Injuries can be hard to deal with as you experience long recovery times where you can’t do what you want to do. This is why it comes as no surprise that physical injuries can affect our mental health. The mental health side of an injury is very often overlooked and so, we wanted to share some more information about it to help spread awareness further. Plus, we can offer some helpful tips to...

Simon Jupp MP praises support services and thanks volunteers during visit to FORCE Cancer Charity

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp met with the Chief Executive Officer of FORCE Cancer Charity, Meriel Fishwick, at Ottery St Mary Hospital on the 18th of August to learn more about their services and thank volunteers for their work in supporting cancer patients and their families.

Touring the community hospital which is now home to an oncology hub established with the support of Force,...

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Mum’s hay fever turned out to be a brain tumour

A woman who thought her swollen eye was caused by hay fever was shocked to find out she had a brain tumour.

Ciaran Morgan, 43, from Kingsbridge in Devon, noticed her enlarged and weepy right eye in summer 2020 and put it down to hay fever. The GP confirmed the same.

At the time the grandmother-of-one had been to the optician who found no cause for concern. As her eye became...

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New telephone clinic helps support patients with breast pain

A new telephone clinic has been developed at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) to help patients who present at their GPs with breast pain.

Breast pain is the most common breast-related complaint in primary care and approximately 70% of females will experience breast pain at some point in their lives. Patients can experience breast pain for several reasons, but breast pain...

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Devon Communities Encouraged to Join a Challenge and Move More this August

Active Devon launch free Active Summer Challenge for families and friends

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve...

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UHP teams up with Plymouth MP for skin cancer awareness campaign

With skin cancer in the Southwest region on the rise University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has teamed up with local MP Luke Pollard to talk about his skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and to raise awareness about prevention and symptoms.

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and it can come in several forms. These include basal cell carcinoma, squamous...

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Help the ambulance service by following 10 steps to a safe and healthy summer

Residents and tourists to Devon this summer are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).

The Trust serves a population of over 5.5 million people and every year, the South West of England is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors - with a large proportion of them coming during the summer months....

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