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isit your doctor. Please add our site to your favourites for whenever you have a health query. You can also find our opening times, emergency contacts, details on our services, a map of where we are and you can contact us with general health queries or to order a repeat prescription. To the left of the screen you will see a login for our Health Tracker. You can get a simple measurement of your risk for 11 major diseases and you can track your key health measurements such as cholesterol or waist measurement over time and see how you are improving. If you are one of our customers or just live locally, we would love you to take 2 minutes to REGISTER with us by clicking on the link in the Health Tracker box on the left side of your screen and filling in a few details. We won't use your information for anything other than helping you to be healthier and will NEVER pass your personal details to anyone else. If you can take a moment to quickly fill in your details, we will have a better understanding of your health needs and will be able to send you advice and offers relevant to your condition with your permission.

Meningitis 2What causes meningitis?Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection and can be spread thro...
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Meningitis 2

What causes meningitis?

Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection and can be spread through sneezing, coughing and kissing. Viral meningitis is the most common type. Bacterial meningitis is rare but can be very serious if not treated. Overall, it’s estimated up to 1 in 10 cases of bacterial meningitis is fatal and of those that survive 1 person in every 2 or 3 will be left with 1 or more permanent problems.
Several different viruses can cause meningitis including:

• Meningococcal bacteria-there are several different types called, A. B. C. W. X. Y and Z.
• Pneumococcal bacteria
• Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria
• Enteroviruses – that usually only causes a mild stomach infection
• The mumps virus
• The herpes simplex virus – a virus that usually causes cold sores.

Meningitis 1MeningitisMeningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (me...
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Meningitis 1

Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). Meningitis can affect any one but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Symptoms of meningitis can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all. In the early stages, there may not be a rash.

You should get medical help immediately if you are concerned about yourself or your child. Trust your instincts and do not wait for all the symptoms to appear or until a rash appears. Symptoms of meningitis include:

• A high temperature
• Cold hands and feet
• Vomiting
• Confusion
• Breathing quickly, muscle and joint pain
• Pale, mottled or blotchy skin (This may be harder to see on brown or black skin)
• Spots or a rash (this may be harder to see on brown or black skin)
• Headache
• A stiff neck
• A dislike of bright lights
• Being very sleepy or difficult to wake
• Fits (seizures)

Someone with meningitis can get a lot worse very quickly. Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E immediately if you think you or someone you care for could have meningitis. Tests for meningitis may include a physical examination, a blood test to check if the condition is caused by a virus or bacteria, a lumber puncture or a CT scan.

Brain Tumours 6Quiz & AnswersQ1. What are brain tumours?A1. A growth of cells in the brain that multiply in an abnor...
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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.

Brain Tumours 5QuizQ1. What are brain tumours?Q2. How many people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours every year in...
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?

Brain Tumours 4Treating Brain TumoursIf you have a brain tumour, your treatment will depend on:a. The type of tumourb. W...
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.

Brain Tumours 3Who is Affected?Brain tumours can affect people of any age, including children, although they tend to be ...
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

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