Sheffield Walk In Centre - Nhs

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that this month alone, more than 5,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? It is the most common form of cancer in the UK, affecting around one in eight women in their lifetimes. There is a good chance of recovery if it is detected early, but do you know the signs to look out for? Breast Cancer Care has created a handy guide to help. Visit https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/…/t aking-care-your-brea… and download your copy for free.
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Sheffield NHS Walk-in Centre is conveniently located on Broad Lane. We are open 365 days of the year from 8 am to 10 pm. Patients do not need to be registered and no advance appointment is necessary; just walk in and you will be seen. Our clinician can provide urgent treatment for a range of minor illnesses and ailments along with injuries that do not require an X- Ray.

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If you have a long term health condition you think about having the flu jab..
Talk to your GP or pharmacist to check if you are eligible today. #HelpUsHelpYou nhs.uk/fluvaccine

It is World Mental Health Day today. Have you been struggling with your mental health?

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Zero Suicide Alliance is a collaborative of National Health Service trusts, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention in the UK and beyond. Read more on NHS England
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Starting out at university is one of the most exciting steps on life’s journey, but it can also feel like one of the most daunting, as you find yourself away from home in an unfamiliar place filled with new people. Freshers’ Week is all about finding your way around, making friends and settling into your new life at university. It is rite of passage filled with parties, events and socialising. This heady mix of alcohol, lowered inhibitions and newfound freedom often means tha...t many students will have sex during Freshers’ week. With sexually transmitted infections on the increase, it is more important than ever to practice safe sex during your time at university. In 2016, there were more than 417,500 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England, with Chlamydia by far the most common. STIs can be passed on between people during all types of sex – vaginal, oral and anal. Using a condom will not only protect you from STIs, it will also help you avoid unwanted pregnancy. You can buy condoms in chemists, supermarkets and petrol stations, while student health facilities and sexual health clinics will be pleased to provide you with condoms free of charge. Many universities also hand out free condoms during Freshers’ Week. Accidents can happen, so it is also important to know that there is lots of help available should you pick up an STI. Your local sexual health clinic is a good starting point for treatment and advice. Many universities have one on campus; however, FPA - the sexual health charity also offers an online tool to help you find the nearest clinic: https://buff.ly/2OluIFe. Your on-campus GP surgery will also be pleased to help you with treatment and advice on a range of sexual and general health problems.
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Prostate cancer is among the biggest killers of men in the UK, yet treatments can be highly effective if it is caught early on. So what are the early warning signs for potential issues with the prostate and when should you seek medical advice?
The urethra – the tube connecting the bladder and the penis – passes directly through the prostate gland, so difficulty urinating is often one of the first signs of a problem with the prostate. The prostate becomes enlarged, thereby imp...eding the flow of urine. This manifests a range of symptoms, including a weak stream of urine, increased frequency, a feeling that your bladder is not empty, having to get up in the night to urinate, having to strain and/or discomfort when urinating. If you exhibit any of these signs, you should make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible. Your GP will then carry out a prostate exam to determine whether there is any enlargement. This involves inserting a gloved finger into the rectum and feeling the prostate for any abnormalities. The process is routine, fast, painless and nothing to feel embarrassed about. If your GP determines that the prostate is enlarged, he or she is likely to refer you for a series of blood tests to identify the cause of the problem. An enlarged prostate certainly doesn’t automatically mean that you have cancer. Several benign conditions can also cause the prostate to swell and blood tests are necessary for a firm diagnosis. For more information about prostate examinations or to book an appointment, please contact your local GP surgery.
Learn more: https://prostatecanceruk.org/
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People claiming for free prescriptions to which they are not entitled costs our NHS England around £256 million every year. A new nationwide initiative called Check Before You Tick has now been launched to help everyone better understand the eligibility criteria for free prescriptions.
Click on the link below to learn more: https://www.england.nhs.uk/…/nhs-englan d-launches-campaign…/
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Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition affecting 250,000 people in the UK every year and claiming around 44,000 lives. It occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a source of infection and causes damage to tissue and organs. NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is now raising awareness of this dangerous condition with a new district-wide initiative.
Find out the signs to look out for via the link below: http://www.sheffieldccg.nhs.uk/news/sepsi sawareness
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As part of Blue September, One Medical Group are shining the spotlight on prostate cancer: a disease that kills around 11,500 men in the UK every year. Early diagnosis can substantially increase your chances of survival, so what are the signs to look out for? The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. It is where the body produces seminal fluid, which is used to nourish and transport sperm from the testes. Through the centre of the prostat...e passes the urethra, which takes urine from the bladder to the penis. Therefore, difficulty urinating is often the first sign of a problem with the prostate. Prostate cancer – but also benign conditions such as prostatitis – can cause the prostate to become enlarged, thereby impeding the flow of urine. If you are experiencing difficulty urinating, you need to urinate more frequently or you feel as if your bladder is not completely empty after urinating, make an appointment with your GP without delay.
Learn more: https://prostatecanceruk.org/
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