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We want you to have the best possible experience of care. The NHS Friends and Family Test is a way of gathering your feedback, so we can continually review our service.
Answering is voluntary, but your feedback will provide valuable information for the service to celebrate positive feedback, and identify opportunities to make improvements.
So if you receive a text from us after an appointment or contact with Mayfield Medical Centre, we would very much appreciate your feedback - but be aware you can give us your feedback or discuss a concern at any time.
You can speak to a member of staff when you visit or call, or click here to give us your feedback.
New Dad Group - help negotiating the first 18 months
If you're a new dad struggling with the changes a baby brings, you're not alone - but there are a number of tools and techniques not to mention information that can make things easier.
You can find your way through with support from TalkPlus and other new dads at 5 weekly hour-long sessions, starting Wednesday 25th January, 18:00-19:00 (with a break for half term on 15th February)
To find out more speak to TalkPlus at www.talkplus.org.uk or on 01252 533355 and ask about the New Dads Group.
Health & Wellbeing
SMOKING
Here's what happens
when you quit for good
AFTER 20 MINUTES
Check your pulse rate, it will already be
starting to return to normal
AFTER 8 HOURS
Your oxygen levels are recovering, and
the harmful carbon monoxide level in
your blood will have reduced by half
AFTER 48 HOURS
Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your sense of smell and test are improving
AFTER 72 HOURS
If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Your energy will be
also increasing
AFTER 2-12 WEEKS
Your circulation would have improved, making physical activity easier
AFTER 3-9 MONTHS
Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increase by up to 10%
AFTER 1 YEAR
Your risk of heart attack will have halved
compared with a smoker's
Recommended Apps
HYPERTENSION PLUS
Programme that helps you to and your doctor to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.
YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH MATTERS
Developed by the NHS, trusted by parents. It's like a mini doctor for your child at home.
From birth up to 18 years.
Scan, swipe, swap!
With a speedy scan of your family's favourite foods, you can find healthier swaps for next time you shop.
The NHS App
Simple and secure access to a range of
healthcare services.
Appointments
GP record
Prescriptions
Advice
Manage appointments at your GP practice
Securely view your GP medical record
Order your repeat prescriptions
Check your symptoms, get instant advice,
and more
Maternity Plan
Plan your pregnancy and create a
personalised maternity care plan