Choose a Service

Choose an option from the services menu (left).

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 Physiotherapist can help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by: Assessing and diagnosing issues. Giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions by creating a treatment plan.

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.

Dieticians are healthcare professionals that diagnose and treat diet and nutritional problems, both at an individual patient and wider public health level.

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.

Our mental health practitioner is provided under a local service agreement by the MIND mental health services and embedded within the PCN.

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.

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.

Find out more

Find out more

East Hants PCN Surgeries

Skin Cancer Awareness Month UK – May

Every week this month, we’re sharing one key message to protect your skin—whether you’re 16 or 60+.

#SkinCancerAwareness #SunSafe #ProtectYourSkin

Week 2 – Check Your Skin

For over 60s
Skin cancer can appear as rough, scaly patches, sores that don’t heal, or crusty lumps. These often show up on the head, ears, hands, and arms.

For under 25s
Keep an eye on moles that change in colour, size, or shape. Use the ABCDE rule (Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter, Evolving).

If anything looks or feels off—get it checked. Early detection is key.

 

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?

Click here for information

dehumidifiers heaters-fans-2

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.