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RSV Vaccination Drop-In at the RVI

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RSV Vaccination Drop-In at the RVI The RSV vaccination is now available at the RVI – no appointment needed. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued

Decision Aid: Managing Depression

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Decision Aid: Managing Depression This NHS decision tool is for adults with mild or moderate depression. It is designed to help you compare possible treatment options. The Managing Depression decision aid can be downloaded, or completed below.

Decision Aid: Chronic Pain

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Decision Aid: Chronic Pain This NHS decision tool is for people aged 16 and older with chronic pain. Chronic pain means pain that lasts for three months or more. The decision aid can help you with options for living well. The Chronic Pain decision aid can be downloaded, or completed below.

Changes to Death Registration from September 2024

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Changes to Death Registration from September 2024 In September 2024, the process for registering a death in England and Wales changed. These updates are important for families and patients, and aim to make the system more accurate. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what this means. 1. Independent Review of All Deaths When someone … Continued

Easy Read: Top Tip for Mental Wellbeing

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Easy Read: Top Tips to Improve your Mental Wellbeing This easy-read guide is about improving your mental wellbeing. Mental wellbeing is: How you feel inside Your emotions How you cope when bad things happen The Mental Wellbeing guide was made by the NHS. It can be downloaded or printed

Head and Neck Cancer

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Head and Neck Cancer There are over 12,000 new cases of head and neck cancers in the UK every year, and around 4,100 deaths. It’s the 8th most common cancer in the UK. The most common areas for cancer to develop are: mouth, lips and tongue voice box throat salivary glands nose and sinuses Since … Continued

Targeted Lung Health Checks For Current and Former Smokers

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Targeted Lung Health Checks For Current and Former Smokers Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Often, people don’t know they have it until it’s too late for effective treatment. Targeted Lung Health Checks can change that by helping find lung cancer earlier, especially in people at higher risk. What … Continued