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.
Breast Cancer
Symptoms of breast cancer
The first symptom of breast cancer most people notice is a lump in their breast or some thickening.
Breast symptoms to look out for:
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a new lump or thickening in your breast or armpit
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a change in size, shape or feel of your breast
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skin changes in the breast such as puckering, dimpling, a rash or redness of the skin
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fluid leaking from the nipple in a woman who isn’t pregnant or breastfeeding
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changes in the position of the nipple
Quit smoking this Stoptober
This October, join the 2.5 million people who’ve been inspired by Stoptober.
Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, Stoptober gives you the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. Stay smoke-free for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.
World Mental Health Day 2024
On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?
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.