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Discover what you can do with the NHS App

Posted on 12th February, 2026
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If you have the NHS App, you will be one of nearly 30,000 Royal Primary Care patients who are registered users – and one of 40 million users nationwide! But … [continue] Discover what you can do with the NHS App

Posted in Health news

Keep antibiotics working: learn about antimicrobial resistance

Posted on 18th November, 2025
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Let’s keep antibiotics working. Today, 18 November, marks the start of what is known as Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, a campaign led globally by the World Health Organisation every year. … [continue] Keep antibiotics working: learn about antimicrobial resistance

Posted in Health news

Please think which service you need this Winter

Posted on 6th November, 2025
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A&E is often not the answer. As we head into the coldest months of the year, we’re asking patients to think which services they may need. Local health services, including … [continue] Please think which service you need this Winter

Posted in Health news

Autumn/Winter vaccination programme: Who is eligible?

Posted on 26th September, 2025

The 2025-2026 national Autumn and Winter vaccination programme has started across England and Wales, with the main campaign for adults beginning 1 October 2025. Appointments for pregnant women and children … [continue] Autumn/Winter vaccination programme: Who is eligible?

Posted in Health news

Get the pill quickly and confidentially at your local pharmacy

Posted on 21st August, 2025
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Accessing oral contraception is now quicker, easier, and more convenient than ever. Thanks to the NHS’ community pharmacy oral contraception service, you can now get the contraceptive pill for free, … [continue] Get the pill quickly and confidentially at your local pharmacy

Posted in Health news

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