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HEALTHIER TOGETHER - Improving the health of pregnant women, children and young people

The Healthier Together mobile app is being offered free to GP practices across the North East and North Cumbria. The app aims to reduce anxiety amongst parents of young children and avoid unnecessary A&E and GP presentations.

Please click on link for further information.

 https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/child-under-5-years

Get the Contraceptive Pill straight from your local Pharmacy

Women in the North East and North Cumbria can now get the contraceptive pill straight from their local pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment.
The new service offers women more choice about where and how they access the contraception.
All pharmacies offer walk-in appointments, with no need to book in advance, and consultations are carried out in private with a trained pharmacist. Pharmacists can help whether someone is starting the pill for the first time or continuing an existing prescription.
A yearly check-up will take place, usually when returning for the next supply.
The service is free and confidential for everyone, including those under 16. Personal information will not be shared unless there is a serious concern for safety or wellbeing.
Learn more and find your nearest participating pharmacy here:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

Mounjaro Injection Update

The Practice has been given strict guidelines on who we can prescribe this weight loss drug to.  This is based on the criteria stated below, if you do not meet this criteria please do not ask as we will not be able to override the NHS England guidance.  

For eligibility, patients need to have a BMI of 40 and over, and at least 4 out of 5 of the stated co-morbidities:

• Hypertension
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Dyslipidaemia
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Cardiovascular Disease

You must also be between the ages of 18 years - 75 years of age.

If you meet the criteria above and wish to have this prescribed you should also be aware you will be expected to attend a Healthier You: NHS Behavioural Support for Obesity Course.

Once we start prescribing you will be expected to attend the course stated above and a monthly face-to-face appointment where your weight will be checked to ensure the medication is working and the dose is adjusted accordingly.

Food Bank information

For information regarding Food Banks in the Redcar and Cleveland area please click on the link below:

https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support/food-banks?search_api_fulltext=TS10