Health & Beauty

South West patients to benefit from “Life-changing” Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Patients in the South West have welcomed news that hundreds of people with cystic fibrosis across the region might benefit from a ‘transformative’ treatment.

NHS patients will be among the first in Europe to be prescribed Kaftrio, which significantly improves lung function, helping people with cystic fibrosis to breathe more easily and enhancing their overall quality of life....

Doctors in Devon issue urgent reminders: face-to-face GP appointments still available, only come to A&E in an emergency

People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E departments in an emergency.

With the danger of COVID-19 still very much present in Devon, GP practices have measures in place to protect patients and staff by reducing unnecessary contact and...

NHS

Choose the right service for your needs over Summer Bank Holiday

Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell this August Bank Holiday weekend.

GP practices will be not be offering same-day appointments on Monday 31 August for the bank holiday, but other services are available for local people and visitors with urgent health needs over the holiday period...

59% of the UK are self-diagnosing their health symptoms online before contacting their GP, leaving 16% with a condition undiagnosed

Online contact lens retailer and vision care experts, Lenstore , has conducted a survey finding out how often people across the UK are turning to Google when it comes to diagnosing their health symptoms

  • People in the UK worry about their health on average 1.6 times every week
  • 59% of people in the UK Google their symptoms before seeing a doctor, with 30% admitting it’s
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New membership scheme at The Box to give exclusive access to exhibitions and events

With the launch date for The Box fast approaching, Plymouth’s major new museum, gallery and archive has launched a membership scheme offering a range of benefits for individuals and households.

An individual membership costs just £25 per year. The package is for one adult who can then bring up to three children (aged under 16) with them.

For couples and larger families there...

South West helps NHS COVID-19 vaccine register achieve 100,000 sign-ups in first month

People from across the south west have helped a new vaccine trial registry for Covid-19 research reach a milestone. Over 100,000 people have now signed up to the NHS COVID-19 vaccine registry, helping to speed up efforts to discover safe and effective vaccines. This includes thousands of people from across the south west, meaning they will be amongst the first in the world to be contacted...

A guide for anyone struggling with life after lockdown: How to rebuild your self-confidence

Did your confidence take a serious knock during those long, arduous months of lockdown? Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that your self-esteem is going to be adversely affected forever. There are things you can do to reclaim your sense of self; you just have to give it time.

If you want to rebuild your self-confidence and enjoy a fruitful end to 2020, be sure to put the advice laid out...

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital welcomes patients choosing their care as part of new NHS agreement during pandemic

Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has welcomed the opportunity to support patients at its Plymouth Hospital with elective hospital care as part of the independent sector-wide contract extension with the NHS.

Patricia Warwick Hospital Director at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, explains: “The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. Our...

4 ways to help a family member living with Alzheimer’s

When a family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be extremely difficult to know how to cope with the evolving situation. Caring for someone with the disease can be a lengthy, traumatic, emotional rollercoaster as you watch the one you love suffering from severe memory decline. While you may wish to do everything in your power to take care of your loved one throughout this...

Plymouth people’s best and worst sounds revealed

CAR alarms, snoring and the screech of nails down a blackboard are the noises that most annoy Plymouth people the most, whereas sounds such as music and birdsong are among life’s greatest pleasures in the South West’s biggest city.

The Specsavers survey [1] also reveals how much hearing means to Plymouth residents – two thirds (61%) say losing it would seriously affect their...

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