Cervical Screening

For information about having a cervical smear click here

You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse for a smear. It is better to book it mid cycle, but not essential. The results can take up to 8 weeks, if you have not had a letter giving you your results by this time, please contact the Surgery.

Breast Screening

For information about breast screening click here

For information about self- breast examination  click here

The most important aspect of self-examination is that you become familiar with the nature of your breasts and can quickly highlight any changes. If you find changes, please make an appointment to see your doctor.

Contraception

For information about how contraception works click here

For information about contraception click here , or see - www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk

Pregnancy and post abortion counselling

For local advice and information about the Firgrove Centre click here

Welcome to Mens Health Information.  Click on each link to reveal more!

Depression -This a very is a common illness, which will affect one in four people at some stage in their lives. Like most other illnesses, it can be treated successfully. Men can get depressed but may find it difficult to talk about their feelings. Depression is a feeling of constant sadness where the person feels unable to cope as they normally do.

Erectile dysfunction - Many men suffer from erection problems or "erectile dysfunction". This means that they regularly cannot achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. It is an extremely distressing condition. 40% of men over 40 suffer from some degree of ED.

Hearing Loss - Everything you've always wanted to know about deafness and hearing loss. We tell you what causes hearing loss, dispel many common myths and explain the mysteries of tinnitus. You can also find out the latest facts and figures about deafness and learn about deaf awareness.

Infertility - Male-related factors alone or combined with female-related factors can be responsible for infertility. If is therefore important that men, just as much as women, are investigated if their partner is having problems conceiving.

Piles - Piles, also known as haemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in the legs. Haemorrhoids are either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external).

Haemorrhoids are very common in men and women. About half the population have haemorrhoids by age 50. A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by the doctor is important any time bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool occurs.

Prostate problems-  All about the Prostate

                                   All about the  PSA test and whether you should have it.

Sexual health - Condoms are the only way to reduce the risk of infection during sexual activities with an infected person.

If you're going to have sexual intercourse and you can't be sure your partner is free from infection - use a condom. See-www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk

Sports Injuries - Sport and exercise can sometimes cause injuries

Testicular Problems  -The testes are positioned outside the body. Any problems usually cause a swelling or lump, either with or without pain, any swelling can often be seen or felt with the fingers.  testicular_self_examination.pdf

Preconception

• Getting Pregnant 
• Existing health problems & pregnancy
• Why folic acid is important
• Questions to ask your doctor or midwife

Pregnancy

Healthy Eating in Pregnancy

Travel in Pregnancy ; Exercise in Pregnancy  ;  Sex in Pregnancy  

Smoking in Pregnancy  ; Alcohol, medicine & other drugs

Stages of Pregnancy:

•             First three months
•             The middle months
•             The last three months

Labour

After Delivery

Feeding: Breastfeeding ; Bottle Feeding ; Mastitis

Mood: Postnatal Depression    

When things go wrong

Pre-eclampsia  ; Miscarriage  ; Ectopic Pregnancy

Acknowledging Pregnancy Loss

Preparing for another pregnancy

• becoming a parent
• taking care of yourself and your child
• finding practical help and support

• introduce parents to the Healthy Child Programme for the first years of life, explaining issues like immunisation as part of the universal service provided for all children
• provide a guide to the early years of life, ensuring mother, her partner and baby have support throughout this time
• explain, in an encouraging and engaging manner, the different aspects of the first five years of life, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing of all involved
• reinforce and act as an addition to the advice from midwives and health visitors, ensuring they have support in their profession.

Feeding your Baby

Getting to know your baby   (includes sleeping, crying, your babies health)

Introducing your baby to solid food   (includes common problems with feeding)

How your child will grow  (includes development, children with special needs)

Learning and Playing  (includes teaching your child, childcare)

Habits & Behaviour  (includes common sleep problems, dealing with difficult behaviour)

Protecting your child  (includes immunisation, common childhood illnesses)

Treating illnesses, infections & injuries  (includes knowing when your child is ill)

Your own life  (includes work, money & benefits)

Useful services

Benefits & your rights in the workplace  (benefits of child, parent)

quit 4 life is our local service to support people who want to quit smoking.

They can offer support to people on an individual and group basis to help you quit for life.

You can contact them directly;

text QUIT to 60123

telephone 0845 6024663

or click here to access their website