Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men
Friday 29th May 2026
Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.
MediPAL® ID Card
Monday 18th May 2026
chris Pinkerton
I am pleased to announce that we are in business again!!!
Update your MediPAL Card for Christmas
Tuesday 21st November 2023
Chris Pinkerton
With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us (sorry !) it is important that your MediPAL Card is up to date with all your current details especially if you are travelling over the festive season. Either use the online form to update or email us at info@medipal.org.uk .
High cholesterol / High blood pressure.
Monday 6th November 2023
Chris Pinkerton
Most adults in the UK should be receiving treatment for high cholesterol but are not, while a quarter have untreated high blood pressure, the country's biggest medical-research project suggests. Take time to check with your GP and ensure any updates to medical details are included in your MediPAL card.
Update your MediPAL Card
Friday 3rd November 2023
Chris Pinkerton
With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us (sorry !) it is important that your MediPAL Card is up to date with all your current details. Either use the online form to update or email us at info@medipal.org.uk Happy Holidays!!
world mental health day
Tuesday 10th October 2023
Chris Pinkerton
Today is world mental health day - take time to catch up with your circle of friends and family to ensure they are ok. Add any notable mental health issues on your MediPAL card.
Allergies
Friday 6th October 2023
Chris Pinkerton
Please ensure your MediPAL card is updated with all known allergies.
Penicillin Allergy
Thursday 28th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton
Millions of people wrongly believe they are allergic to penicillin, which could mean they take longer to recover after an infection. Check with your GP, then ensure your MediPAL card is correct.
New Covid variant
Tuesday 26th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton
As a new variant has been identified - please ensure that if you are entitled to a booster that you get it and add details to your MediPAL Card.
Visiting the dentist or the opticians
Sunday 17th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton
If you need to make a visit to the dentist or Opticians - please ensure that you take and present your MediPAL card to show current medication .
Covid Autumn jab
Saturday 16th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton
The government has confirmed which groups will be entitled to an autumn booster: Residents in care homes for older adults All adults aged 65 years and over People aged six months to 64 years in a clinical risk group Frontline health and social care workers People aged 12 to 64 who are household contacts of people with weakened immune systems People aged 16 to 64 who are carers and staff working in care homes for older adults. Please ensure if you receive a booster that it is added to your MediPAL card.
Flu Jab
Saturday 16th September 2023
Chris Pinkerton
Have you had your Flu jab this year? When you go to get it they may ask for your current mediation. To help speed the process, have your MediPAL card to hand with your current medication and medical conditions listed.