Summer is here!

We hope you've all been enjoying the hot weather we've had so far this summer. When the temperature rises don't forget to take salt tablets and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration ( see information download section on ‘About CF' page for more information about salt supplements ).

If you're taking a holiday abroad this summer and you need a travel letter, please let Elaine Chapman CF centre Manager know at least 2 weeks before you go and she will be more than happy to provide you with one.

Lastly if the suns out - short exposure (15 minutes) between the hours of 10am and 3pm can be beneficial and help increase your vitamin D levels, but after that remember to apply some sunscreen, especially if you are taking Ciprofloxacin or Doxycycline as these medications increase sun sensitivity and you will burn in the sun without a high factor sunscreen.

Remember the Website needs you !

Please keep sending us your stories, comments, photos of any special events celebrations and holidays. We are also looking to for a group of patients to take part in a focus group to discuss the clinic touchscreen - you may or may not have noticed it in the corner of clinic ! It's an interactive information point - but we would like to find out what information you would find helpful.

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