Do you know the symptoms of Ovarian cancer?
Do you know the symptoms of Ovarian cancer? Knowing this information could be lifesaving, as early diagnosis can make all the difference.
ORCHA – Cheshire East’s own health & care apps library
Developed by clinicians, ORCHA’s AppFinder gives you unlimited access to thousands of independent app reviews across all health conditions, each of which includes a breakdown of key assessment criteria relating to Clinical Assurance, Data Privacy and User Experience.
Sign up to discover the strengths and weaknesses of an app before downloading or recommending it to a patient. Feel confident in accessing quality assured digital health.
Happy Hearts – Together we can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke during Covid-19
Health services, local authorities, charities and other partners across Cheshire and Merseyside are working together to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
The Cheshire and Merseyside Happy Hearts website is aimed at helping you to reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack by giving you lots of information and tips on keeping your heart happy. The website shares local, practical information on:
- how to live healthily and stay well
- conditions that increase the chances of having a heart attack or stroke, such as
- atrial fibrillation
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- how and where you can get your numbers checked
- how you can help to manage and control these conditions to lower your CVD risk
Visit the Cheshire and Merseyside Happy Hearts website to find out more.
Serious Shortage Protocol for HRT gels
The NHSBSA have released new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for HRT products.
The SSPs apply to Oestrogel pump gel, Sandrena 0.5mg and 1mg gel sachets and Lenzetto spray.
Pharmacies are now allowed to switch patients to patches if they are unable to obtain a supply of the gels.
Pharmacies are also allowed to restrict the quantities to 3 months’ supply without contacting the prescriber.
Local pharmacies have been contacted to ensure they are aware of the SSPs.
Please note that you do not need to contact your GP, your Pharmacist will be able to look into this for you.
We are now a veteran accredited practice!
We are proud to say that Cedars Medical Centre has been awarded a Certificate of Accreditation and are now an ‘Armed Forces Veteran friendly accredited practice.
Katy Evans is now the veteran lead for Cedars Medical Centre and is completing veteran specific training and will be your first point of contact.
New Telephone System
New Telephone System
Cedars medical Centre have recently had a new telephone system installed. There are a few teething problems at the moment. Please bare with us while these are being dealt with.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
