Text HEAR to 85258 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB have teamed up with SHOUT, to provide a free to use, 24/7 real-time text service to support people of all ages who are in distress. Launching on the 13th November, texting HEAR to 85258 to a trained mental health clinician, who will help you achieve a calm… Continue reading Mental Health Text Line
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If They Could Tell You…
Your baby’s brain is making a million new connections every second, making the first two years so important for their healthy development. That means building strong connections during this period of your baby’s life lays the groundwork for their future well-being and mental health. Lovingly meeting your baby’s needs helps them to learn to manage… Continue reading If They Could Tell You…
A message from the British Medical Association
In the last 5 years, General Practice has lost over £660 million. This restricts recruitment of new clinicians and the provision of services. The BMA has begun a campaign raising awareness of this funding crisis, head on over to their website for more information.
Don’t wait on the phone
With effect from the 4th of June, we will have a revised booking system. To avoid lengthy telephone queues, you can now contact us regarding all non-life threatening medical and admin queries via our website. Just click on the “Contact us Online” button to complete an online form. This button is also on our home… Continue reading Don’t wait on the phone
Newsletter
Our newsletter is back! Going forward, we plan to release a new newsletter seasonally, with information about services and schemes starting in the area. You can download a copy via the button below.
Get your blood pressure checked
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels and causes 1 in 4 deaths in England. High blood pressure is the largest single risk factor for CVD and can increase your risk of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as heart attacks stroke, kidney disease and vascular… Continue reading Get your blood pressure checked
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Help to STOP you Smoking…
The Marfan Trust
Marfan Trust is a charity that aims to improve and save the lives of people with Marfan syndrome. What follows is from their resources: For more information, or to become a member of the trust, visit their website at www.marfantrust.org, or send an email to info@marfantrust.org
NHS Quit Smoking App
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact,… Continue reading NHS Quit Smoking App
Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is a new fund which aims to help those struggling to pay for food, energy or other essential items. If you, or someone you know is struggling to keep warm and fed, please go to Household Support Fund – Cambridgeshire County Council to see if you could be eligible to apply to the… Continue reading Household Support Fund