Life in United Kingdom

So you are planning a relaxing holiday break, for most Britain’s this means a hop over the channel and into Europe for a fortnight or so. It is usually the most cost effective place to visit since flights are cheap on budget airlines. UK permanent residents or citizens are entitled to health care under the NHS which as we know is only present as long as we are in the UK. What many people don’t know is that there is a provision for either free or reduced cost healthcare while in Europe. To get this all you need to do is apply. Now, it pays to be careful there are a plethora of websites which charge for this card and make it look so legitimate that you think that it is worth paying. It is important to remember that this card is in fact free. You need to apply through the NHS website: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.aspx This page also answers many vital questions about where and when to use the card. Have a lovely holiday and ...

My right toe hurts, and went to see GP. The doctor asked me to remove my shoes and socks, and diagnosed instantly by just glancing it.  "It's ingrown toenail."He said in his Scottish accent. "England Toenail?" I asked, and was not at all surprised by the 'curious' name. Because I have been blaming England's cold winter for my painful toe. I suspect that cold, wet and lack of sunshine causes 'rheumatism'. Because of my own painful toenail, I often see other people limping in same way. So I thought this kind of toenail has got such curious 'nickname' by it's geographical disease characteristics as athletes foot, or tennis elbow by their professional features. "No, no! In Grown Toe Nail. I show you."the doctor spell out the disease name syllable by syllable,  then turned to his computer and typed the word into Google search, many scary images shew up on the screen. The treatment is to cut the ingrown nail. He gave a...

An invitation letter for Mr D Miller to take part in Cancer Screening, from the leaflet, I know that GP provides these contact details, this Mr Miller's name still in GP's registration. I received many letters for Mrs Thompson, one day the postman noticed the ridiculousness of delivering these letter to me, then I receive these letters for Thompson any more. Dear Mr Miller This is an invitation to take part in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This opportunity is available every 2 years to all men and women aged 60-69 who are registered with a GP in England. If you have received this invitation and are aged 70 or over, this is because the screening age range is being extended to 60-74 in your area. If you have taken part in the programme before, it is now two years since your last test. Your GP knows that the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is being offered in his or her area. The aim of the screening programme is to detect bowel cancers at an early st...

I bought a Blistex relief cream for my cold sores. The cold sore happens under my nose, my daughter thought it was nose bleeding. The reason of cold sore might be extreme weather conditions, but 'you are more vulnerable to developing a cold sore if you are feeling stressed and rundown.' So it is written on the cream package, sure it is for my case. I also got persistent shoulder pain recently, there are three possible causes: spending two much time in front of the computer, or my daughter 's getting heavier,  or my pillow is too high. Blistex Realief Cream (formerly Blisteze) is a penetrating and soothing remedy to relieve and treat occasional cold sores and cracked and chapped lips, leaving you lips feeling soft again. When first symptons arise, gently apply every hour for rapidly relieve any discomfort. It feels good.

Dear Parent, Your child has been identified as being in the group of patients aged between 6 months and under 5 years who would benefit from having the vaccination against Swine 'Flu which is a different vaccination to the seasonal 'flu vaccine. We are holding swine 'flu vaccination clinics on (Date and Adress) Please telephone the relevant surgery quoting the above booking reference, but DO NOT ring on a Monday. If your child has a n allergic reaction to eggs , please contact the surgery and ask to speak to The Nurse who will be able to advise you. Also, if your child has had this vaccination elsewhere could you please let us know so that we can update their records. Only if you DO NOT wish your child to have this vaccination should you complete and return the slip below Yours faithfully The Partners Charnwood Surgery