MY husband and I have three children and we don’t want any more. He’s considering having a vasectomy, but I’m unsure, it just seems so final.

Can you give some objective advice?

A vasectomy should only be performed when someone is completely certain that they do not want any more children.

If you or your husband have any doubts on this front then consider using an alternative form of contraceptive for now.

Continue to discuss this with your husband, as most doctors prefer that both partners agree prior to the operation although this is not a legal requirement.

If you decide to go ahead then the procedure is free on the NHS, however there is likely to be a waiting list.

Visit NHSinform.scot for more information.

Your GP can discuss the full range of contraceptive options that are suitable for you.

MY GP has signed me off sick for four weeks but I’m feeling much better.

Can I go back to work before the end date on my fit note?

Yes. You can return to work before the end date on your fit note if you feel well enough, and your employer agrees.

If your GP wants to assess your fitness for work again they will let you know.

However, if your employer thinks it’s not safe for you to come back, under the terms of their liability insurance they might need to carry out a risk assessment first before allowing you back.

If you require support to help you back into work, Fit for Work Scotland may be able to help.

This is a free service designed to help people return to work after being off sick in a way that is right for them.

Visit www.fitforworkscotland.scot for more information.

WHAT is Uveitis?

Uveits is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which is otherwise known as the uvea or uveal tract.

Uveitis comes in two forms, anterior and posterior.

The symptoms of anterior uveitis includes a painful red eye, blurred vision, a small pupil, light sensitivity and headaches.

The symptoms of posterior uveitis includes blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, seeing flashing lights and floaters (shadows that move across the field of vision).

After speaking to your GP about your symptoms and relevant medical history, you will be referred to an ophthalmologist (a doctor who specialises in treating eye conditions) to confirm the diagnosis.

If an underlying health infection such as the herpes simplex virus is causing uveitis, treating this should relieve inflammation in your eyes.

If your uveitis isn’t being caused by an underlying infection, the condition can be treated with a range of antiviral medicines, corticosteroid eye drops, oral corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressants.