The Elms Medical Practice

12/01/2026

It's getting cold 🥶
If you have asthma, the cold weather can make your symptoms worse and increase your risk of becoming unwell. Learn what to do to help stay well...
For more information, visit https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/cold-weather

12/01/2026

Is your teen experiencing OCD? This self-help guide & booklet is a great resource for those between 12-17 years old, giving them a deeper understanding of how OCD works and how they can carry out their own CBT with the help of the interactive workbook at the back of the book.

Get it here: bit.ly/4k4Y5q6

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12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

12/01/2026

If you're trying to drink less, even just setting and sticking to a few drink-free days a week, or swapping to lower-strength drinks, are great steps in the right direction. Here are some practical things you can try to help you cut back - read more in the comments below.

12/01/2026

Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first milk tooth breaks through (usually at around 6 months, but it can be earlier or later).

Read more about brushing your baby's teeth using the link in the comments.

12/01/2026

If you’re living with a lung condition, winter can be an incredibly difficult time.

That’s where Asthma + Lung UK’s Winter Wellbeing Guide comes in. By answering a few short questions about your lung condition and symptoms over winter, you will get a free, personalised guide sent to your inbox.

12/01/2026

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support you at every step. 💙✨

Whether you want to eat a more balanced diet, reach or maintain a healthy weight, move your body more, improve your sleep, quit smoking or cut down on alcohol, there is practical guidance to help you make lasting changes.

Support is also available for addiction and sexual health, helping you look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Making small, positive changes today can lead to a healthier, happier future. 🌱💪

Explore NHS Live Well advice on healthy eating, exercise, sleep, addiction and sexual health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

11/01/2026

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective.
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and

10/01/2026

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland that makes and releases hormones. It’s found at the front, lower part of your neck, just behind the small hollow where your collar bones meet.
If you’ve noticed any of these changes, or anything else unusual for you, talk to your doctor. In most cases, it won’t be cancer – but if it is, diagnosing it early can make a real difference.

09/01/2026

From January 2026, hundreds of thousands of children will start to be offered protection against chickenpox as part of the free, routine NHS childhood vaccinations.

Find out more about eligibility ⬇️