4 September 2009

PATIENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

Keep on the road for longer (28th August 2009)
If you're aged 50 or over then keeping your body in good condition is important. Taking full advantage of health checks and services, where they are available, could help keep you up and running for longer.

A range of health checks and services are available locally, ranging from eye tests to flu vaccinations. Combining these with keeping physically active, eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight will help you increase your chances of enjoying a healthy and happy later life. The old adage, “prevention is better than cure” is as true today as it has ever been.

This leaflet gives details of current entitlements and services you may be able to access, and when.
Leaflet

About MRSA: information for people going into hospital - easy read (27th August 2009)
This is an easy read version of a leaflet called MRSA screening: a positive result. This leaflet is for people who need to go into hospital for an operation or other treatment who are carrying the MRSA germ.
Leaflet

Identifying unhealthy kidneys: what do I need to know about proteinuria? Information for patients (26th August 2009)
This leaflet aimed at patients explains the meaning of proteinuria, cases, signs and tests to determine proteinuria. It also covers how to manage diabetes and high blood pressure with proteinuria.

This is part of a pack of information on proteinuria testing. Information sheets for GPs and labs have been published on the Department of Health website.
Leaflet

Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Information for you (2nd September 2009)
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have produced this patient information leaflet which explains all about PMS and how to manage it.
Leaflet


Umbilical cord prolapse in late pregnancy - Information for you (2nd September 2009)
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have produced this patient information leaflet which explains what a cord prolapse is and what to do.
Leaflet

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