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07/04/2026

Brain Tumours 6

Quiz & Answers

Q1. What are brain tumours?
A1. A growth of cells in the brain that multiply in an abnormal uncontrollable way.
Q2. How many people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours every year in the UK?
A2. 12,000.00
Q3. How many are cancerous?
A3. About half.
Q4. How may types of brain tumour are there?
A4. 2 main types - non-cancerous (benign) and cancerous.
Q5. How are brain tumours graded?
A5. Low grade (1 and 2) which grow slowly and are less likely to return after treatment and high grade (3 and 4) which are more likely to grow back after treatment.
Q6. What are the symptoms?
A6. Common symptoms are headaches, seizures, feeling or being sick, drowsiness, mental or behavioural changes, memory problems, progressive weakness, vision or speech problems.
Q7. When should I see my GP?
A7. If you have any of the symptoms that won’t go away. It’s unlikely to be cancer but it is important to get them checked by a doctor.
Q8. Who is affected?
A8. Brain tumours can affect people of any age.
Q9. What are the risk factors that increase your chances of developing a brain tumour?
A9. Age, radiation, family history.
Q10. How are brain tumours treated?
A10. Treatments include steroids, medicines to help with the symptoms, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy.

31/03/2026

Brain Tumours 5

Quiz

Q1. What are brain tumours?
Q2. How many people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours every year in the UK?
Q3. How many are cancerous?
Q4. How may types of brain tumour are there?
Q5. How are brain tumours graded?
Q6. What are the symptoms?
Q7. When should I see my GP?
Q8. Who is affected?
Q9. What are the risk factors that increase your chances of developing a brain tumour?
Q10. How are brain tumours treated?

24/03/2026

Brain Tumours 4

Treating Brain Tumours

If you have a brain tumour, your treatment will depend on:
a. The type of tumour
b. Where it is in your brain
c. How big it is and how far it has spread
d. How abnormal the cells are
e. Your overall health and fitness

Treatments for brain tumours include:
1. Steroids
2. Medicines to help with your symptoms
3. Surgery
4. Radiotherapy
5. Chemotherapy

After being diagnosed with a brain tumour, steroids may be prescribed to help reduce swelling around the tumour. Other medicines can be used to help with other symptoms such as antiepileptic medicines for seizures and pain killers for headaches.

Surgery is often used to remove brain tumours. The aim is to remove as much abnormal tissue as safely as possible. It is not always possible to remove all of a tumour, so further treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be needed to treat any abnormal cells left behind.

Treatment for non-cancerous tumours is often successful, and a full recovery is possible. Sometimes there is a small chance the tumour could return, so you may need regular follow-up appointments to monitor for this.

17/03/2026

Brain Tumours 3

Who is Affected?

Brain tumours can affect people of any age, including children, although they tend to be more common in older adults. More than 12,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in the UK every year, of which half are cancerous. Many others are diagnosed with a secondary brain tumour.

The cause of most brain tumours is unknown, but there are several risk factors that may increase your chances of developing a brain tumour. The risks include:

• Age - the risk of getting a brain tumour increases with age (most brain tumours happen in older adults aged 85 to 89) Although some types of brain tumour are more common in children
• Radiation - exposure to radiation accounts for a very small number of brain tumours, some types of brain tumours are common in people who have had radiotherapy, or very rarely CT scans or X-rays of the head
• Family history and genetic conditions - some genetic conditions are known to increase the risk of getting a brain tumour, including tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis type 1 and very rarely Turner syndrome

10/03/2026

Brain Tumours 2

When to See a GP

You should see you GP if you have any of these symptoms, particularly if you have a headache that feels different from the type of headache you usually get or if the headaches are getting worse. You may not have a brain tumour, but these types of symptoms should be checked.

If your GP cannot identify a more likely cause of your symptoms, they may refer you to a doctor who specialises in the brain and nervous system (neurologist) for further assessment and tests, such as a brain scan.

03/03/2026

Brain Tumours 1

Brain Tumours

Brain tumours are a growth of cells that multiply in an abnormal uncontrollable way. Brain tumours are graded according to how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment. Grade 1 and 2 are low grade and 3 and 4 are high grade.

There are 2 main types of brain tumours:
• Non-cancerous (benign) brain tumours- these are low grade (1 or 2) which means they grow slowly and are less likely to return after treatment
• Cancerous (malignant) brain tumours- these are high grade (3 and 4) and either start in the brain (primary tumours) or spread into the brain from elsewhere (secondary tumours) and are more likely to grow back after treatment.

The symptoms of a brain tumour vary depending on the exact part of the brain affected. Common symptoms include:
• Headaches
• Seizures
• Persistently feeling sick, being sick and drowsiness
• Mental or behavioural changes, such as memory problems or changes in personality
• Progressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
• Vision or speech problems

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24/02/2026

Coeliac 6

Quiz & Answers

Q1. What is coeliac disease?
A1. It is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten.

Q2. What are the symptoms?
A2. There is a range including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating.

Q3. How many people have coeliac disease in the UK?
A3. About 1 in 100.

Q4. What causes the disease?
A4. In people with the disease their immune systems mistake substances found inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks thick healthy tissue.

Q5. Why does their immune system act in this way?
A5. It is not entirely clear but is thought to be a combination of genetics and environment.

Q6. What happens then?
A6. The surface of the small bowel (intestines) becomes damaged disrupting the body’s ability to take in nutrients from food.

Q7. What is the treatment?
A7. There is no cure for coeliac disease but following a gluten free diet should help control the symptoms.

Q8. How do you diagnose coeliac disease?
A8. Testing is usually only recommended for people who have a family history of the condition.

Q9. What happens if I continue to eat gluten?
A9. Potential long term complications include weakening of the bones, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.

Q10. Where can I get help and support?
A10. Coeliac UK is a UK charity that has useful resources like information about gluten free diets, local groups and ongoing campaigns.

18/02/2026

If you’ve noticed a new, itchy, or crusty rash, don’t wait for a GP appointment. Under the Pharmacy First service, our team at Westfield Walk Pharmacy can assess skin conditions like impetigo and provide prescription treatment if needed.

Who: Adults and children aged 1 year and over.

Symptoms: Itchy, red sores or blisters that may burst and leave crusty patches.

Why: Get expert clinical advice and treatment right in your neighborhood, often much faster than waiting for a surgery slot.

Think pharmacy first to help your family feel better, faster. 💚

17/02/2026

Coeliac 5

Quiz

Q1. What is coeliac disease?
Q2. What are the symptoms?
Q3. How many people have coeliac disease in the UK?
Q4. What causes the disease?
Q5. Why does their immune system act in this way?
Q6. What happens then?
Q7. What is the treatment?
Q8. How do you diagnose coeliac disease?
Q9. What happens if I continue to eat gluten?
Q10. Where can I get help and support?

16/02/2026

Thinking about going on the pill? You can now have a confidential consultation with our pharmacists at Westfield Walk to start or manage your oral contraception—no GP appointment required.

Service: Initial supply or repeat prescriptions of the oral contraceptive pill.

How it works: Simply pop in for a private chat with our clinical team.

Convenience: Save time and get expert advice right in your neighborhood.

Think pharmacy first for your contraceptive needs. 💚

13/02/2026

Don't let a sore throat ruin your week. Under the Pharmacy First scheme, Westfield Walk Pharmacy can provide clinical assessments and prescription treatment for sore throats for anyone aged 5 and over.

Pop in and speak to our professional team—no appointment needed! 🏥✨

11/02/2026

Don’t wait for a GP appointment. Through the Pharmacy First service, Westfield Walk Pharmacy can provide assessment and, if necessary, prescription medicine for earaches.

Who it’s for: Children and young people aged 1 to 17 years old.

How it works: Simply drop in—our pharmacists can help manage the pain and provide the right treatment.

Convenience: Get the care you need at a time that suits you, right in the heart of our community.

Think pharmacy first for fast, local care.

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Westfield Walk
Leominster
HR68HD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 1:30pm
	2pm - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+441568610399

Website

http://www.westfieldwalkpharmacy.co.uk/

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