Patients: Charity Link
Featured in our database is the Think Ahead Stroke charity. The charity provides: – mentorship to stroke sufferers – a 6 week wellbeing course ‘designed to help stroke survivors and […]
For Those Who Don’t Work in Healthcare: If You Have a Condition Called Left Bundle Branch Block, Do You Know What this Means?
Is it serious? ‘You are more likely to have symptoms if you have other problems in addition to your left bundle branch block.’ – https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/l/left-bundle-branch-block.html Because of the risk of […]
Join Us as a Patient Voice on Our Mission to Improve Health Literacy for Patients
Why, you ask? Because health literacy levels in this country are shockingly low – seriously, check out this map. Adults in the UK struggle to understand and interpret health information. […]
If Your GP Surgery Uses the EConsult System…
If your GP surgery uses the EConsult system, do you know how to use it?
If you use an inhaler infrequently…
If you use an inhaler infrequently, have you checked recently if you have enough to see you through weekends and bank holidays in case you need to use it?
Googling Symptoms – What to Ask
Do you like Googling your symptoms? Us too. We’re not going to tell you to stop - you are trying to learn, and to take control of your health. But, to use the Internet’s health information properly, you need to know what questions to ask.
Adults: If you feel extremely cold…
If you feel extremely cold in a warm environment, you may have a high temperature. Follow the link in the post for advice.
Tip for Patients who Have a DNAR
For more information on DNARs, have a look at the information page on the NHS website here.
