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Please review the Summer edition of our PPG Newsletter for the latest news, information and advice from the practice.

Access your records and contact the surgery online!

Did you know you can now book appointments online, order repeat medications and contact the surgery using the messaging system which are all available using Patient Access.

Please contact a member of our reception team if you wish to use the online facility, and a form will be provided to you. Photo ID may be required when returning the form. For more information, please see read the Patient Online Access Leaflet:

Dr Rasib & Partners Patient Online Access Leaflet

Minor Surgery Clinics

Minor surgery clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons. If you would like to make an enquiry regarding this or book an appointment then please speak to one of the reception staff who will be more than happy to help.

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Health News from the BBC and the NHS

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Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS study
The Galleri test revealed the correct site of a tumour 85% of the time in a study with 5,000 patients.
NHS backs new wafer to prevent migraines
Rimegepant will be available only to adults who have tried at least three other preventative drugs.
Breast cancer: Woman's reconstruction delayed three times
Women say they are facing "soul-destroying" waits for reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.
Eating disorder group pulls chatbot sharing diet advice
The US National Eating Disorder Association is investigating reports the chatbot shared harmful advice.
Health alert system aims to cut heatwave deaths
The aim is to protect the most vulnerable as high temperatures become more common due to climate change.
Girl given months to live after cancer misdiagnosis
Olivia Maunder was told her pain was psychological by doctors at Frimley Park Hospital.
Organ donation rules change in NI as Dáithí's Law takes effect
Most adults in NI will now be considered potential organ donors but there are some exceptions.
Menopause and periods guidance is a 'magnificent step forward'
A new workplace standard for women with periods or the menopause has been published.
Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning
Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.
'Living with bigger boobs made me want to hide'
As the number of breast reductions rises, women open up on their experience of having bigger breasts.

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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...

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