Tenovus cancer care

Tenovus Cancer Care provides free, confidential support, information and specialist services for anyone affected by cancer, including people with a diagnosis, their families, friends and carers.

Diabetes Health Check

Living with diabetes can feel like a lot to manage – especially if you’re feeling well or not sure what checks you should be having.

First Contact Mental Health Assessments

Access to local mental health support.

Antibiotic awareness

Antibiotics are a medication used to treat infection. They are not effective against all types of infection but can be powerful in treating others.

Diabetes

There are two main types of diabetes, these are called type 1 and type 2. Once diagnosed, diabetes is a life-long condition and must be managed carefully. Type 1 diabetes is where the body’s immune system destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive illness when the body cannot produce enough insulin or does not react to insulin.

Dental Health

Oral health is integral to your overall health and wellbeing. Not staying on top of your dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, tooth loss and gum diseases. Poor dental health is also linked to heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes.

Female health

Women’s health spans a wide range of subjects throughout a woman’s life cycle, with changes starting during development through to menopause and post-menopause.

Mental health

Good mental health and wellbeing is vital to living a healthy lifestyle. Many factors can affect your mental health, from short term worries to longer term problems.

Dependency & Addiction

Addiction is an extremely complex condition, which can take over your life. Take back control with healthy coping mechanisms.

Diet and exercise

Following a good diet and exercising regularly is important to maintain overall health, prevent illness and provide that general feel-good factor.

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a gas that is poisonous to humans and animals if it is inhaled over a period of time. It can be very dangerous as you cannot see it or smell it. It is made by fires or appliances that burn gas, wood, oil or coal, so can often present a problem in the home if there is a carbon monoxide leak.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy in the case of unprotected sex or when the contraception you have used has failed.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy helps to improve independence and the ability to manage everyday tasks if you are facing difficulties due to age, injury or illness.

Sprains

Sprains and strains are common muscle and ligament injuries that can usually be cared for at home without visiting a GP or hospital.

Sexually transmitted infections

Educating yourself on safe sex practices and how to spot the signs and symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection will ensure that you are well prepared.

Stop smoking

Smoking is one of the biggest causes of preventable ill health in the UK. There is help and resources out there to help you quit.

Sunburn and heatstroke

Severe sunburn can lead to heat exhaustion and sunstroke, which can be serious if left untreated. Discover more about how to stay safe in the sunshine.

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a quick procedure performed on those with male anatomy in order to sterilise them and stop the production of sperm. This is usually performed for contraceptive reasons to permanently avoid pregnancy.

Common cold

The common cold is a mild viral infection affecting the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. This can usually be managed at home without the need to see a GP.