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BBC Health

Early HIV drugs 'may not stop virus'
HIV can rapidly form invulnerable strongholds in the body, dashing hopes that early treatment might cure the virus, according to new research.
'Pain-patch' warning to patients
Patients using patches containing potent painkillers are being urged to ensure they are thrown away carefully.
Social media 'aid doctor complaints'
A rise in complaints against doctors reflects the role of social media and negative press coverage of the medical profession, according to a report.
FGM training for public sector staff
Extra training is to be given to teachers, doctors and social workers to help them to identify and assist girls at risk of female genital mutilation.
'Safer' kisspeptin IVF shows promise
Twelve babies have been born using a potentially safer way of getting eggs for use in IVF with the hormone kisspeptin, UK doctors say.
US HIV infection rate drops a third
The rate of HIV infections diagnosed in the United States has fallen by a third in the past 10 years, a new study finds.
Assisted dying 'to lessen suffering'
Legalising assisting dying would mean "less suffering not more deaths", says Lord Falconer as his bill...
Major A&Es miss target for 52 weeks
England's major A&E units have now missed the waiting time target for 52 weeks in a row, official figures show.
Aids researchers on crashed plane
At least six passengers on the Malaysia Airlines plane were heading to a major international Aids conference in Australia.
Controversial statin rules go ahead
Doctors are told to offer cholesterol-lowering statins to millions more people in a massive and controversial expansion in prescribing.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Study links shift work to increased risk of diabetes
“Type 2 diabetes is more common in people who work shifts, a large international study suggests,” BBC...
TV and gaming after work 'leads to feelings of guilt'
“Watching TV after work makes you feel ‘guilty and like a failure’,” says The Independent, citing a study...
Deadly MERS 'camel flu' may now be airborne
“Deadly Mers virus 'could now be airborne',” The Independent reports. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome...
Paracetamol 'doesn't work' for lower back pain
“Paracetamol used to treat acute lower back pain is no better than a dummy pill,” BBC News reports. A...
Sleep deprivation may affect memory
The Mail Online states that “just one bad night’s sleep can have a dramatic effect on your memory – even...
Umami flavouring 'may help you feel fuller faster'
"Always hungry? You need more umami in your life: study finds so-called 'fifth taste' in sauces and meat...
Study offers insight into genetics of schizophrenia
"More than 100 schizophrenia genes have been pinpointed," reports the Daily Mail. In one of the largest...
Probiotics 'may improve blood pressure'
“Eating probiotics may lower blood pressure,” The Daily Telegraph reports.Probiotics, so-called “friendly...
HIV 'reservoirs' may form earlier than expected
"Early HIV drugs 'may not stop virus'," BBC News reports. The report is based on a study of HIV treatments...
Could new potential treatment mean safer IVF?
“Dozen babies born using 'safer' IVF treatment,” reads today’s headline in The Independent. This headline...

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Flu Clinics.

These will be held once vaccine deliveries are confirmed. Flu vaccine is only offered to patients who meet the national criteria.

Military Veterans.

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NHS 111

You can now use 111 to non-emergency health care or to contact the out of hours service.

East Northamptonshire Patient Engagement Group

See Clinical Commissioning section for details.

Patient Participation Group Meeting

The next Patient Group meeting will be held at the Medical Centre on........ at 6pm. For more information about our Patient Group or to contact the Patient Group Committee see the Patient Group Section of the website.

SMS Text Messages For Results

Please note that we now send SMS text messages to patients for some Pathology results.

Training Days

The practice is closed for training from 12:30pm on the following days:

11th June

9th July

10th September

8th October

12th November

10th December

Blood Tests at Nene Park

Please note that blood tests at Nene Park can be taken up until 15.45 hours.