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CFC INHALERS
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have
been used for many years as the propellants in inhalers (puffers) used to
treat asthma and other related conditions.
Inhalers are now being produced which are environmentally friendly and do
not contain CFCs - they are called CFC free inhalers. The new inhalers
will work in the same way as the old CFC-containing inhaler.
If you are in any doubt as to their use, or think you experience any
problems with the new inhaler, please contact your GP or practice Nurse.
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Attention Adults over 65 Years
Pneumococcal Vaccination for over 65 year
olds
Every year 2 people in 1000 adults over the age of 65 will be admitted to
hospital with pneumococcal pneumonia. This can lead to septicaemia and
meningitis.
For years we have been offering immunisation against this disease to 'at
risk' groups and the elderly over the age of 80. As of now we are
able to offer the immunisation to most people over 65 years of age.
The injection is currently life long and we usually always carry stocks.
If you would like more information or would like to make an appointment,
please contact the surgery in the routine manner.
Carole Ransom -
Senior Practice Nurse
Need Help to Stop Smoking
Carole and Tory are both able to offer help and
guidance with stop smoking on an individual appointment rather than a group.
Both have completed the smoking cessation training and have access to
nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), and the medications to help suppress
craving (Zyban and Champix)
Please ring reception to book an appointment available Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday.
Carole Ransom -
Senior Practice Nurse
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Private Services at The
Surgery to be charged VAT
As of the1st April 2006, the Burnhams Surgery
will be VAT registered.
This is a situation that has been imposed on us by the Government and the
Practice must therefore reluctantly pass these charges on.
As a result the Practice regrets that it will have to charge patients VAT on
Private Prescriptions and other private services which can be viewed
in this Portable File
Document
NHS prescription charges will not be
affected by VAT
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Expert Patient Programme
Are you living with a long-term health
problem? Some people are, but they have learnt to manage their
condition so that it doesn't rule their life.
Phone NOW for an
information pack
01692-651474 or 0775-4778882
or if you prefer, write to
Clare Maynard, Expert Patient Programme Co-ordinator, North Norfolk PCT,
c/o PO Box 68, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9WX
see also website
http://www.expertpatients.nhs.uk/
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