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Five Gosport GP practices working as one - Forton, Brune, Stoke Road, Waterside, and Gosport Medical Centres. Part of HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Gosport, England
Joined May 2017
๐Ÿ“Œ Welcome to Our Page! Please Read the Rules: โœ… Be polite and respectful. ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ Don't share personal medical info or compromise privacy. ๐Ÿšซ No medical queries here. Use appropriate channels for concerns or appointments. Call NHS 111 for out-of-hours emergencies. Thank you ๐ŸŒŸ
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This Movember, let's talk men's health. ๐Ÿ’™ Know what's normal for you, see your GP about any changes, and remember it's OK to talk about how you're feeling. What is Movember? movember.com/
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Flu season tip: wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. ๐Ÿงผ Catch it, bin it, kill it. ๐Ÿคง NHS handwashing advice: nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-toโ€ฆ
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Need a letter or information from your GP surgery? ๐Ÿ“ฑ Request it in the NHS App under Appointments. Step-by-step help videos are available in BSL. ๐ŸคŸ NHS App help videos: nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/videos/
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Your calorie needs depend on factors including your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. ๐ŸŽ A calorie calculator can provide a useful personalised estimate. Try the calorie calculator: patient.info/healthy-living/โ€ฆ
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High blood pressure and cholesterol often have no symptoms. โค๏ธ An NHS Health Check can assess these alongside family history and other cardiovascular risk factors. NHS Health Check information: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/โ€ฆ
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Breast screening uses mammograms to help find cancers that may be too small to see or feel. ๐ŸŽ€ If you're invited, please consider attending your appointment. NHS breast screening information: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/โ€ฆ
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Staying active can be adapted around your abilities. ๐Ÿ’™ Start small, listen to your body and focus on activities that work for you. Physical disability and exercise advice: patient.info/features/healthโ€ฆ
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Manage your appointments more easily with the NHS App. ๐Ÿ“ฑ You can view and manage available GP and hospital appointments, with BSL guidance available to help you use the service. ๐ŸคŸ NHS App information: nhs.uk/nhs-app/
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Flu can cause a sudden high temperature, aches, exhaustion, a dry cough, sore throat and headache. ๐Ÿค’ Rest, sleep and drink plenty of water while you recover. ๐Ÿ’ง NHS flu and self-care advice: nhs.uk/conditions/flu/
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High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know your levels. โค๏ธ Healthy eating, exercise and stopping smoking can help. NHS cholesterol advice: nhs.uk/conditions/high-choleโ€ฆ
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Sinus pain, pressure or a blocked nose? ๐Ÿคง Through Pharmacy First, eligible patients can get advice and treatment for sinusitis from a pharmacist without seeing their GP first. ๐Ÿ’Š NHS sinusitis advice: nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-โ€ฆ
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ๐ŸŽ€ Know how your breasts or chest normally look and feel, and contact your GP about any new or unusual changes. Breast cancer information: breastcancernow.org
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This World Mental Health Day, remember that movement is for everybody. ๐Ÿ’š Accessible and adapted activities can help disabled children and young people find enjoyable ways to get moving. Accessible activity ideas: nhs.uk/healthier-families/acโ€ฆ
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Need to access documents from your GP surgery? ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ“„ BSL guidance can help you use the NHS App and access available health information. NHS App and BSL support: nhs.uk/nhs-app/
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Damp and mould can affect your lungs and increase the risk of respiratory infections. ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿซ Ventilate rooms, tackle leaks and reduce excess moisture. A dehumidifier may help, but the cause of damp should also be addressed. Chest infection advice: nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infeโ€ฆ
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This Stoptober, make October the month you quit smoking. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™ Quitting can improve your health, breathing and finances, and support is available to help you manage cravings and stay on track. Quit smoking support: nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smโ€ฆ
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๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐Ÿ’™ Attend your cervical screening when invited and learn more about HPV, a common virus that cervical screening checks for to help prevent cervical cancer. More info: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/โ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒฟ SKETCH & WANDER: Creative Nature Walks in Gosport ๐ŸŽจ Take time out to explore local green spaces and get creative outdoors with our monthly guided walks! ๐Ÿ“… First Sunday of the month | 10am โ€“ 12pm
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Cold weather can make asthma symptoms worse. Carry your inhaler, wrap a scarf over your nose and mouth, dress warmly and keep taking your prescribed medication. Seek urgent help if your reliever inhaler isn't working or symptoms become severe. More info: nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/
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Prevent slips, trips and falls by wearing well-fitting slippers with non-slip soles and keeping your home free from hazards. If someone injures their head, neck, back or hip in a fall, call 999 immediately. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ‘ฃ More info: nhs.uk/conditions/falls/
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