The best care and quality of life for people living with long term conditions are essential if everyone in the Waterside location is to live well.
Awareness of symptoms and prompt access to testing enables early diagnosis. High quality information and care enables people and their carers and families to maintain their health and obtain support when they need it.
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.
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COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke or previously smoked. Many people do not realise they have it.
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.
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It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.
Diabetes and Metabolic Health
Having metabolic syndrome increases your risk of diabetes , cardiovascular disease and cancer. Having good metabolic health means your levels of these factors are within a healthy range.
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Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, but it can often largely be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Health Kiosks
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Health Kiosks recently installed at Waterside and Blackfield Health Centres.
This innovative tool is designed to enhance patient engagement, streamline routine health checks, and support our clinical workflows.
