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East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme

6th October 2021 | Health

My name is Dr Chris Bonham, a resident of Kibworth, and a new member of the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS). I am an Army GP trainee with previous training in anaesthetics and critical care. As a result I have a keen interest in pre-hospital emergency medicine.

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New Crisis Café in Market Harborough

5th October 2021 | Health

The Market Harborough Crisis Café at The Symington Building is open to anyone who feels they would benefit from some mental health support. Call in on Wednesdays whether you are feeling lonely or anxious. Call in if you are finding it hard to manage difficult feelings or situations.

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Look after your mind

Look After Your Mind

21st September 2021 | Health

He was the richest person in the land, and one of the most self-opinionated and boastful. Although many people flocked around him, even Lu Yun realised that this was because of his status and wealth. It so happened that one day, as Lu Yun was walking through the fruit market with his entourage. He spied a young woman at one of the stalls and fell instantly in love.

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‘JAMES BOND’ Saves Lives!

20th September 2021 | Health

Kibworth resident and regular Blood Platelet Donor, Alan White, decided to have some fun with his 700th donation at NHS Blood Donation (Birmingham) this week by dressing up as James Bond!

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Help us to plan GP services by sharing your experiences

15th August 2021 | Health

Health leaders and health professionals working in GP practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are asking local residents to share their views and experiences of services provided at local GP practices and health centres by taking part in a short online survey. 

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Look after your mind

Look after your mind

28th July 2021 | Health

I have in front of me two of my most treasured possessions, both books. One is the very first 'Doctor Who Annual (1965) and the other is a novel by the science fiction writer and visionary, Arthur C Clarke. The story is called ‘The City and the Stars’. I bought it in 1970 and still have that original copy.

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Edmonds and Slatter

Perfectly Polarised

28th June 2021 | Health

Summer is almost here! With 2020 behind us, the prospect of holidays and even (fingers crossed) foreign travel to sunnier climes is a very real possibility. But, if you are going to enjoy the sun this year it’s still essential to protect your eyes from damaging rays of sunlight. Whilst, of course, still looking fabulous.

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