- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or more (or 37.5 kg/m² for people from minority ethnic family backgrounds)
- Have at least four of the following long-term conditions:
1. Type 2 diabetes
2. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
3. Dyslipidaemia
4. Established cardiovascular disease
5. Obstructive sleep apnoea
However, this is not yet available in our area, below is a link to our ICB for more information:
https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/prescribing/statements/mounjaro-tirzepatide/
💛 Help us understand cancer awareness! 💛
We’re running a short survey about signs and symptoms of cancer, focusing on womb (endometrial) and stomach (upper GI) cancer.
We want to know what people understand about these cancers so we can give the right information and support. It only takes a few minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers.
📋Take the survey here: Cancer Awareness Survey
Thank you for helping us improve cancer awareness in our community!
Many people feel comfortable managing everyday minor ailments like coughs and colds themselves, particularly when they feel confident in recognising the symptoms and have successfully used over-the-counter medicine before.
â–ºNHS A-Z Health Conditions for self-diagnosis of non-serious medical issues.
â–ºCheshire and Merseyside NHS: Explore Self-Care for Your Well-being
Before requesting an appointment, please consider the alternatives. The pharmacist behind the counter at your local chemist is highly trained in offering a wide range of services and may be able to give you the help you need, so you won’t have to spend time waiting for an appointment.
â–º This free service is funded by NHS England
Your local urgent treatment centres are open 365 days a year and can treat non-life-threatening illness and injury and has x-ray facilities. The two nearest to Warrington are:
â–º Widnes â–ºRuncorn
Please use the NHS App
which is a convenient way to order your repeat prescription online and access Personal Health Records and Health Information.
