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Directory resultsMilitary Veterans - Support Services
NHS England has commissioned a new Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service for those leaving the Armed Services (in transition) and any Veteran of HM Armed Forces. The Midlands and East regions service is a unique collaboration of three NHS Trusts and two credible charities Mental…
Minor Ailment Scheme – Pharmacy First
Many patients visit their doctor suffering from “minor ailments” These are defined as short term illnesses that are self-limiting, last a short time and the patient will get better in a few days. Colds, sore throats, headaches, diarrhoea, constipation and hay fever are typical minor…
Minor Eye Conditions Services (MECS)
MECS is a free service available from accredited optometrists in Wolverhampton. When to use MECS? MECS service is available as an alternative option to presenting at Accident & Emergency for the diagnosis and treatment of minor eye conditions. MECS can be accessed on a self-referral…
NHS 111
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones. 111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They…
NHS Health Check
Aged 40-74? Have you had your FREE NHS Health Check? (It's a bit like a mid-life MOT). If you have received an invitation, contact your GP practice to book your health check. If you have not received an invitation, but think you are eligible for…
NHS Live Well website
The NHS Live Well website has information on over 100 topics covering all aspects of keeping healthy. Topics include the following: Alcohol Bereavement Disability Exercise Healthy eating Tiredness and fatigue Mental health Here you can find out more information about the NHS Live Well website…
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Nicotine replacement therapy has been available for 3 decades. It has a well-recognised record of effectiveness and safety. Many people who have used NRT to stop smoking in the past and found that it didn't work, usually find it's because not using the products correctly or…
Patient Choice
Ask your GP where you can go - its your choice. All patients in Wolverhampton have a choice of where and when to go to see a specialist, which is called Patient Choice. This is part of the NHS Constitution which states that you, as…
Pharmacist Supervised Consumption
Service Title Pharmacist supervised consumption of prescribed methadone and buprenorphine preparations. Service Description The pharmacist will supervise the consumption of methadone or buprenorphine at the point of dispensing in the pharmacy. These medicines are used to support clients already in treatment by ensuring that the…
Pharmacy - New Medicine Service
Service Description: The community pharmacist is the expert on medicines and has spent 5 years training before being registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Too many patients fail to take their medicines correctly, particularly when the doctor or hospital has changed one…