How much water should I drink?

Often your are advised that you should aim for a certain amount of water a day! Well there hasn’t been any scientific study to prove any such amount that you should adhere to. Ever person is unique and they have a unique requirement for daily water intake. Our bodies regulate how much water our body […]

Is it true that I can drink too much water?

Yes it is true that your can drink too much water. You can have an excess of everything, even water…  We should only drink as much water as we feel thirsty for. Drinking too much water can lower the important levels of minerals such as salt, or sodium in your blood to a dangerously low […]

Does alcohol count towards my daily fluid/water intake?

Although most common forms of alcohol that we drink are already diluted with water, we should always aim to keep ourself hydrated when drinking alcohol. Alcohol can be very dehydrating and we should keep well hydrated.  And when drinking alcohol you should try to stick to the recommended guidelines for men and women. This can […]

Do other liquids such as tea, coffee, protein shake or juices count towards my daily water intake requirement?

As we have discussed before, you shouldn’t adhere to a set daily amount of water intake. The liquids above count as fluids intake as they all contain water. Your body indicates to you when you should drink water by making you feel thirsty. However, this does not contain fluids/liquids like alcohol and medicines as they […]

Summary Care Record

Your Summary Care Record (SCR) contains information from your health record such as your current prescription details, allergies and any bad reactions to medication you have had in the past. It will also include your name, address, date of birth and your unique NHS Number to help identify you correctly. In providing care to you, […]

What is EPS or Electronic Prescription Service?

What does this mean for me? You no longer have to collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP. Instead, your GP will send them electronically to your chosen pharmacy, saving you time. You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because you can choose any pharmacy which offers EPS. Is this […]

FAQ: How an order is processed?

A doctor will now review your questionnaire responses. What happens next? You have been sent an email explaining exactly what happens next. If the doctor needs more information, they will send a message to your Patient Record asking you to respond. If appropriate, the doctor will make treatment available for you to order through your Patient Record. […]

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