October is National Cholesterol Month which is all about raising the awareness & importance of maintaining a health cholesterol level. High cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Yet despite around half UK adults having raised cholesterol, many do not realise they have it. In fact, recent research showed that almost a […]
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World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health Day is happening on Thursday 10th October 2024. The official theme set annual by the World Federation for Mental Health is: It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace World Mental Health Day is an annual awareness day observed every 10th October. It is the World’s Federation for Mental […]
‘STOP SMOKING FOR STOPTOBER AND YOU’RE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT FOR GOOD’
Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of […]
Translated Blood Pressure Information
Please see below link for blood pressure information available in different languages Blood Pressure UK
Extremely Dangerous Pills Warning
Please see below poster which is raising awareness of green and yellow pills containing isotonitazene which have been involved in a number of deaths across the country. Extremely Dangerous Pills
Friends & Family Test Results – August 2024
Total Responses = 275 Very Good = 201 (73%) Good = 54 (20%) Neither = 3 (1%) Poor = 4 (1%) Very Poor = 11 (4%) Don’t Know = 2 (1%)
Friends & Family Test Results – July 2024
Total Responses = 265 Very Good = 207 (78%) Good = 38 (14%) Neither = 8 (3%) Poor = 7 (3%) Very Poor = 5 (2%) Don’t Know = 0 (0%)
Self Help Leaflets
These self-help materials may be beneficial for any patients who may be waiting for therapeutic input or who do not wish to engage / need to engage in therapy at this time. The materials cover things like bereavement, alcohol, stress and anxiety. Lancashire South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Self Help Guides
Student Testimonials
Issa Medical is an approved training practice, recognised for both undergraduate and post graduate medical training. Being approved as a training practice gives recognition of the quality of care we provide as well as the range of educational opportunities available for learners. Please see below for some of our most recent student testimonials. […]
South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th July to 17th August each year. SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories and communities. South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, such as food, clothing, music, […]