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Social Prescribing is a way in which we can help patients to link with a range of local, non-medical activities, they give patients time to focus on ‘What Matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to health and well-being,
Our pharmacists work with and alongside the GPS within the PCN and take responsibility to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines. All Pharmacists are qualified Prescribers.
Health and Wellbeing Coaches work alongside patients to coach and motivate, supporting them to become active participants in their own care by self-identifying their needs, setting goals, and implementing their personalised health and care plan.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach will work on a 1-1 basis with young people aged 11-18 years identified by the GP’s and Social Prescribers.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or you are seeking to support someone with cancer, below is a list of useful links for information about cancer, and the various forms of help and support available.
This Diabetes resource contains an introduction to Diabetes and links to help with managing Diabetes.
East Hants Primary Care Network
The Right Care at the Right Time from the Right Person
East Hants PCN is a group of GP practices who are working together with a range of local providers including those across primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector to offer more personalised and coordinated health and social care to our local population. We work together to develop and deliver plans, process and people top provide resilience to General Practice within East Hants and support our local practices.
East Hants PCN Surgeries
Cancer Awareness – Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is hard to spot – but early action can save lives. Know the symptoms. Speak to your GP.
- Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK.
- It’s often diagnosed late, making early detection critical.
- Most cases occur in people over 75, but younger adults can be affected too.
- Early diagnosis improves treatment options and outcomes.
Winter can be difficult if you’re living with a lung condition.
If you have a lung condition, winter can be more than just cold snaps and long nights. People with lung conditions can end up seriously unwell over winter – as seasonal triggers like cold air, colds and flu and damp and mould make it harder to breathe.
Click on the link below to view information to help you through the winter.
What are the signs and symptoms of cancer?
This animation is about the signs and symptoms of cancer and what to do if you have any symptoms you are worried about. The animation talks about:
- what is a symptom?
- what to do if you have any symptoms that are: unusual, ongoing, unexplained
- seeing your doctor or GP
- getting a second opinion
- support in your language
Support for Dehumidifiers, Heaters, Fans
Do you need support to purchase dehumidifiers, heaters or fans around your home?
Your general practice team is here to help you
At many GP surgeries, there is a range of health professionals who can help you. In this film, three children go behind the scenes at a general practice to meet some of those health professionals.
