St Peter's Medical Centre

#NHS medical centre serving over 9000 patients in #WestHarrowVillage #Harrow

“To provide the very best in Primary Care”

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If you are not sure if they have missed a vaccination, please complete a Patchs and we can look into it for you.

Find out more about who is eligible for the vaccine and when it’s offered: https://t.co/Q0FxVGoOY6

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Has your child missed one or both doses of their MMR or MMRV vaccine?

The NHS MMRV vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

If your child is invited, book their appointment with us.

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Bowel screening is a test you do at home. It’s offered to people aged between 50 and 74. When your kit arrives, complete and return it. Don’t put it off.

ℹ️ https://t.co/K4mtuaYlTI

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Turn on NHS App notifications to know when your bowel screening kit is on its way 📲

For 20 years, NHS bowel screening has been helping find bowel cancer early, often before symptoms appear.

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Over the summer, when it gets hot, look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are aware of how they can keep cool and hydrated.

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It is World Breastfeeding awareness week. If you are currently struggling to breastfeed your baby and would like to, please speak to your midwife or health visitor or the contacts on this page:
https://t.co/FvoPq8bmXj

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If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more, contact us on Patchs to speak to a GP. There are many causes and most people won’t have cancer. But it’s important to spot the signs early.

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Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Day. Head and neck cancer is the 9th most common cancer in the UK (2021 data).

Learn to spot potential signs of head& neck cancer:
an unexplained lump
red/white patches in your mouth
mouth ulcer
sore throat
croaky voice
difficulty swallowing

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4 common mistakes when using sunscreen ☀️

Take care when going out in the sun and don’t forget your sunscreen.

For more information, visit https://t.co/F6jJbRIBn6

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With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.

Find out more information ➡️ https://t.co/c65znYDadn

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Feeling the heat? Small steps can make a big difference in hot weather. See the graphic from British Red Cross for details.

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Please see the image from Cancer Research UK for possible symptoms. As always, if you have noticed anything unusual for you, or any changes that haven’t gone away, please contact us. Most of the time, it won’t be cancer, but if it is then diagnosing it early makes a difference.

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It’s Myeloma awareness week.

Myeloma is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells. It mainly affects those over the age of 65, however, it has been diagnosed in people much younger.

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Myeloma develops when DNA is damaged during the development of a plasma cell. This abnormal cell then starts to multiply and spread within the bone marrow. Unlike many cancers, myeloma does not exist as a lump or tumour.

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During the screening itself, the healthcare professional will take a sample of cells from your cervix which are sent off to a laboratory for testing. It is a quick, painless test although it can be a little uncomfortable. You will receive the results in a few weeks.

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This week is Cervical screening awareness week. Cervical screening (having a smear test) is offered to all women aged 25-64 every 5 years. These invites should be sent out automatically by the NHS app, but if you believe you are due & haven’t yet been contacted, please contact us

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If you need some support for your mental health, you can refer yourself to free and confidential NHS talking therapies service by visiting their website: 👇
https://t.co/bo1v3RyZQE

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This spring, why not increase your activity level and improve your health by engaging with one of the groups below?

Mind Angels: https://t.co/kH2LgZdWBQ

Harrow Cycle Hub: https://t.co/QqiSZ3P78o

Harrow Health Walks: https://t.co/uXtsmOZXcQ

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We’ve got another bank holiday weekend coming up. Make sure you order any medication you need ASAP so that you have enough to get through the long weekend.

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This week is Mental health awareness week. Why not try one of these 10 ideas from the Mental Health Foundation to improve your mental health quickly.