“Farmers are busy people and generally stoical about ill health. Many can be a little stubborn about seeking help for their health worries which in turn can mean problems can easily become more serious, simply because they have not sought professional help earlier. “With Field Nurse they do not need to make an appointment, just dropping in. Some simply want a chat, and it is surprising what we can learn about their physical and mental health in the process. We also have the advantage that we are not limited by the 10 minutes appointment used by most GPs. “We can carry out simple checks such as taking blood pressure. We are certainly not a substitute for GPs or other health professionals. “While we will be there on normal market days, Thursday at Gisburn and Tuesday at Clitheroe we will also open for some special days such as the big sheep sales where many farmers come in from more remote areas.”
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