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Pilot scheme aims to make Lichfield residents more active
Written on 23 Feb, 2010 at 10:00 in News | viewed 179 times | 0 Comments
Lichfield residents are being encouraged to get more physically active after the city was chosen as a pilot area for a new national programme. The Let’s Get Moving project is aimed at inactive adults aged between 16 and 74 years old... (Continue reading)
NHS dental services showcased at Burntwood supermarket
Written on 10 Feb, 2010 at 10:00 in News | viewed 228 times | 0 Comments
A Burntwood dental practice have been urging people to sign up for NHS treatment. A team from the new High Street Dental Practice, based at 267 High Street, Burntwood, joined South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) to set up stall in... (Continue reading)
Swine flu jab reminder for Lichfield and Burntwood patients
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 9:00 in News | viewed 257 times | 0 Comments
High risk patients in Lichfield and Burntwood who haven’t yet received their swine flu vaccination are being urged to come forward. People at higher risk of severe illness or at increased risk of infection and transmitting infection who have previously received... (Continue reading)
Child swine flu vaccination programme gets underway in Lichfield
Written on 18 Jan, 2010 at 13:00 in News | viewed 408 times | 2 Comments
A programme to vaccinate children against swine flu in Lichfield and Burntwood has begun. The vaccinations – for youngsters over six months and under five years-old – is being orchestrated by South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) in partnership with local... (Continue reading)
People urged to seek treatment for falls at Lichfield hospital
Written on 9 Jan, 2010 at 9:30 in News | viewed 202 times | 0 Comments
People who suffer injuries after a fall are being urged to use the facilities at the Samuel Johnson Community Hospital in Lichfield rather than going to an accident and emergency department. With the threat of more severe weather in the coming... (Continue reading)
GP surgeries extend their hours to ease pressure on A&E departments
Written on 8 Jan, 2010 at 11:00 in News | viewed 154 times | 0 Comments
A range of GP surgeries across Lichfield and Burntwood are offering extended opening to ease the current pressure on Accident and Emergency departments. Patients are advised to visit the South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) website to find out if their... (Continue reading)
Health trust backs tobacco advertising restrictions
A new law which will help restrict tobacco advertising has been backed by the health trust responsible for Lichfield and Burntwood. The new Health Act 2009 mean that shops will no longer be allowed to display tobacco products, and enable the... (Continue reading)
Free lifestyle advice for Lichfield shoppers
Written on 11 Dec, 2009 at 11:00 in News | viewed 203 times | 0 Comments
Shoppers in Lichfield have been getting free lifestyle advice in the city. South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust’s (PCT) Lifestyle Team visited the Tesco supermarket on December 8 and gave more than 100 shoppers information about how the service can help them. Pauline... (Continue reading)
Lichfield and Burntwood health initiatives shown to NHS Medical Director
Written on 6 Dec, 2009 at 9:00 in News | viewed 229 times | 0 Comments
Health care initiatives in Burntwood and Lichfield were among those shown to the NHS Medical Director during his recent visit to the region. Professor Sir Bruce Keogh attended a conference held in Rugeley, which was organised by South Staffordshire Primary Care... (Continue reading)
Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to think before visiting A&E
Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being urged to use alternatives to Accident and Emergency Departments to receive treatment. South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has launched a campaign to reduce the number of people inappropriately using their A&E services. Residents are reminded... (Continue reading)
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