St. Mary's Surgery

31/08/2025

Do you know how to spot and remove a tick? Ticks can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
It's important to be aware of ticks and to safely remove them as soon as possible. Do not twist or jerk the tick as you remove it, as this may leave part of the tick embedded, or may cause it to spit out disease-causing fluids into the bite.

More advice ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

28/08/2025

You may have seen in the news recently that the new weight management medication Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), became available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June.

Please find a link to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for further information on who is eligible and their plan for the area ⬇

The new weight management medication, Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June.

10/07/2025

11/06/2025

Feeling lonely?

Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness
Week.

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things
you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

06/06/2025

Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.

Find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available, visit ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

03/06/2025

Join over 900,000 people who have reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes with the NHS Healthier You Programme.

You will be supported with lifestyle changes such as healthier eating, weight management and physical activity.

Find out more ⬇

https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/

28/05/2025

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the main types of IBD — both are long-term conditions but there are treatments available to help.

Find more information ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/

25/05/2025

Did you know that dementia is not actually a disease itself?

Dementia is a collection of symptoms that result from damage to the brain caused by different diseases, such as Alzheimer's.

These symptoms vary according to the part of the brain that is damaged.

Different types of dementia can affect people differently, and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way.

However, there are some common early symptoms that may appear some time before a diagnosis of dementia.

Find out more ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/symptoms/

22/05/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

14/05/2025

Protecting your skin from the sun can help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer.

Apply sunscreen and try to keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/