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Tools and resourcesMaking the case for preconception care
This guide covers why preconception health matters, what it involves, and how preconception care can be improved
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Having a smear test—what is it about?
If your patients aren’t sure about smear testing, this easy-to-read booklet offers clear and concise information about what smear testing entails
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Hearing loss resources
These leaflets by Action on Hearing Loss can offer patients information and support about tinnitus, hearing loss, and hearing aids.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)—the facts
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common infection—but do you know the facts? Read on to learn about the risks and prevention of HPV
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Group B streptococcus guide
What are the signs of group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in an infant? This guide covers key points the on prevention of early onset GBS disease
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Lyme disease—the facts
This guide covers the essential facts about lyme disease, including how it can contracted, diagnosed, and treated.
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Osteoarthritis—information and exercise sheet
This exercise sheet, published by Arthritis Research UK, provides useful information for patients with osteoarthritis on how to get active and provides suggestions for simple exercises that they can do at home.
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Dry eye syndrome
This factsheet provides information for patients who are concerned about or have been affected by dry-eye syndrome.
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Supporting nurse mentors to reduce the barriers to implementing alcohol Interventions and Brief Advice (IBA) in primary care
This report for Alcohol Research UK aims to reduce the barriers to implementation for alcohol Identification and Brief Advice.
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Migraine diary
This migraine diary from Migraine Action is intended to be shared with patients so that they can identify triggers and patterns to their attacks, which can help with later management and prevention while being a great asset for them to share with you in consultations.
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Competency framework for fracture prevention practitioners
This competency framework is intended as a practical working document for all nurses, allied health professionals, and doctors working in secondary fracture prevention in any setting.
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Driving and glaucoma
This factsheet provides information for car or motorcycle licence holders who have been diagnosed with glaucoma. The minimum visual standards for driving depend on the type of licence in question.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer—addressing the myths
This factsheet covers information about HPV vaccine programme for girls, suitable for school nurses, GPs, and screening and immunisation practioners
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Identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders
Disclaimer: This guide for healthcare professionals on identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders has been developed by Treating Autism. Source: Treating Autism ( www.treatingautism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/comorbidities_guide_4p.pdf ). Date of preparation: October 2013. Hosted with permission. September 2017. Identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders
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Frequency volume chart
Source: Primary Care Urology Society (http://www.primarycareurologysociety.org/bladder-diary.php). Hosted with permission.
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Ovarian Cancer Action symptoms diary
Source: Ovarian Cancer Action (www.ovarian.org.uk/ovarian-cancer/what-are-the-symptoms/). Hosted with permission.
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BMI Healthy Weight Calculator
- Find out if you or your child are a healthy weight. - Understand how BMI is calculated. - Get practical weight loss information.
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Suspected cancer recognition and referral: symptom reference guide
This resource from CRUK and the RCGP provides a useful guide to recognising symptoms that may necessitate a suspected cancer referral based on NG12
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Keep your vaccines healthy
Wasted vaccines cost the NHS thousands of pounds each year. Following the advice in this poster will ensure vaccine wastage is kept to a minimum.
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Life story book guidance and template
Disclaimer: The Life story book guidance and template have been developed by Dementia UK. Source: Dementia UK (www.dementiauk.org/for-healthcare-professionals/free-resources/life-story-work/). Hosted with permission. March 2017. Life story book template
