The Arrow Surgery

Just a reminder that even thought the 'phones aren't working you can still send in eConsult requests via our website (and we are physically still open if it is an urgent problem).

Home Practice Website for The Arrow Surgery

It won't have escaped your attention that it's currently hot and sunny. UV rays do damage the skin and it's very important not to get burnt. You should use at least factor 30 sunscreen when outside. Sunscreen does have a shelf life - in most cases only 2-3 years and less if the bottle has been opened. There shoudl be a use by date on teh bottle. If it is out of date it may not work.

For more advice about staying safe int eh sun visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

With the rising temperatures at the end oft his week the pollen count will also start to go up. if you are suffering from hay Fever symptoms nearly all of the common pharmaceutical remedies are available, without prescription, from a pharmacy.

There are also some non-drug things you can do and more info about these can be found here:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/