We all know that smoking is bad for you and that 1 in 2 smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease. When you stop smoking, you: reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases reduce the risk to your family from second hand smoke save money have better skin, teeth and hair have nicer smelling clothes as…
Read MoreSleep is important for your health. Most people need 5 to 9 hours sleep a night. More than 7 hours is recommended for adults. The ideal amount is 8 hours, but everyone is different. You may not be getting enough sleep if you regularly: wake up feeling tired have trouble getting up feel tired and…
Read MoreWith continued pressure on our mental health services our young population can struggle to access the services they need or face long delays. There are different types of support available for people with mental health difficulties. If you or your child/teenager are struggling, please reach out. Below are details of some services and agencies that…
Read MoreThe Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme is aimed at people who did not get the vaccine when it was offered to them in school. The catch-up programme offers a HPV vaccine to: females in 2nd to 6th year of secondary school females under the age of 25 males in 2nd to 4th year of…
Read MoreAt Clann Medical Centre we provide a full range of contraceptive services including insertion, removal or replacement of long-acting reversible devices such as the Implanon (Bar in the arm) Mirena/Kyleena/Copper IUD (commonly known as coils) and Ballerine– the new intrauterine bead system. Please contact the surgery if you wish to schedule an appointment to discuss…
Read MoreAt long last the world is recognizing that obesity is a disease. If you suffer from the disease that is obesity then it should come as a relief to you to know that it is NOT YOUR FAULT. The causes of obesity are complex and we now know that it is controlled largely by the…
Read MoreOur practice is experiencing an unprecedented demand for appointments currently. We ask you to please provide our receptionists with as much information as possible so that your appointment can be categorized correctly. This will help us to provide those who are very unwell with an urgent appointment.
Read MoreHRT is medication aimed at relieving the symptoms that some women experience during the menopause transition, also known as the change of life. These symptoms could include hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, tiredness and irritability, and decreased sex drive. HRT works by replacing the hormone (oestrogen) that your body stops producing when you go…
Read MoreA temperature is high (known as a fever), if it is above 38 degrees C. A fever is the body’s natural response to fighting infections like coughs and colds. Many things can cause a high temperature in children, from common childhood illnesses like chickenpox and tonsillitis, to vaccinations. The height of the fever DOES NOT…
Read MoreCongratulations on your pregnancy. We at Clann Medical Centre will do our best to help care for you during your pregnancy and afterwards. The antenatal clinic will also share responsibility for this. Please take no alcohol or cigarettes as there are no safe levels of either during pregnancy. If you have already signed on with…
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