The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, performing over 500 functions! The liver is the only internal organ with the ability to regenerate but like an elastic band it can only stretch so far before it breaks.

Small steps can lead to big changes

Click on the link for more information  Love Your Liver awareness month - British Liver Trust

Do you have a joint or muscle problem?

Please use the FREE local getUBetter app approved by your clinicians in North Cumbria Integrated Care.

It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.

• Instant access • Easy to use • Safe and effective

Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.

What are the next steps?

1. Download the getUBetter app 
2. Create your account Enter your postcode, select your GP practice, and enter your details to create your account.
3. Choose your condition Select your condition and follow your personalised and targeted recovery pathway
4. If you need further help getting started, watch our videos or get in touch with one of our team: contact@getubetter.com

All patients with a chronic disease are required to have an annual review. The purpose of the review is to ensure patients are taking the right medication and their condition is being managed. You will normally be invited for review around your birthday month. 

If you have one of the following conditions – Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, CVA (cerebral vascular accident), TIA (Transient ischaemic attack) or Chronic Kidney Disease - you will be asked about your current health & lifestyle; we will take blood samples and check your blood pressure, pulse rate, height and weight.

Patients with Respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Asthma should bring any inhalers they use with them to their appointment. A breathing test known as a peak flow test may be carried out.  Blood tests are not required.

Patients with Autism will be asked about their health, wellbeing & lifestyle. Physical checks will include height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.

Patients with a Learning Disability will be asked about their health, wellbeing & lifestyle. Physical checks will include blood tests, height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.

Invites to annual reviews will be sent via text to those with a mobile number and by letter to those without.  If you do not attend following the initial invite a second invitation will be sent.