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Did you know you that you can Order Repeat Prescriptions, Book Appointments & View your Records through the NHS App? 

Click the video below to view how to order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCsmDMMMsIU

 

 

 


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes

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Published on 14th Jun 2024

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Published on 14th Jun 2024

Specialist Wound Care Service now open for patients across North Warwickshire

Primary Care Warwickshire Federation, in partnership with Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network and Coloplast UK has launched a specialist wound care support service for patients across North Warwickshire, in a unique collaboration.  Primary Care Warwickshire Federation consists of 25 GP practices within three Primary Care Networks (PCNs): Rural, North Arden and Nuneaton and Bedworth, all of whom will be able to refer patients into the specialist Wound Care ‘Hub’ based in Nuneaton and Bedworth PCN.

The Wound Care Hub will run clinics twice a week from two ‘hubs’ at Manor Court Surgery and Stockingford Medical Centre in Nuneaton. This service supports the existing tissue viability services in the wider Warwickshire area, providing a seamless and aligned experience for patients. Patients whose wounds have not shown signs of healing progression after two weeks, or who are already seeing their Practice Nurse for wound care treatment more than twice a week, can be referred into the service by their GP or nurse, where they will be seen by a specialist Tissue Viability Nurse.

This is an example of partnership working between the NHS and the private sector, which will deliver improved patient outcomes, while also freeing-up appointments and saving NHS resources. Laina Tebbutt, Project Manager, Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network and Primary Care Warwickshire Federation said: “The people of North Warwickshire will benefit significantly from this new specialist Wound Care Hub. We are delighted to have a service that can refer patients living with wounds to specialist Coloplast wound care nurses in our community.”

If you are living in the area and dealing with wounds, please speak to your GP practice to see if you meet the criteria for referral to the Wound Care Hub.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Pain Management Service – Rehab Direct

 

What is persistent pain?

Chronic or persistent pain refers to pain that lasts for more than 3 months, despite medication or treatment. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning sign of injury or illness, chronic pain persists after the initial cause has healed. Sometimes, pain can manifest without any history of an injury or operation.

Chronic/persistent pain can significantly impact your life, both physically and emotionally. It can:

  • Limit your ability to perform daily activities
  • Interfere with sleep
  • Lead to fatigue
  • Affect mood and mental health wellbeing
  • Strain relationships

What is the Pain Management Service?

The remote service provides easy, direct access to experienced professionals who are specifically trained in pain management.

This service is appropriate for patients over the age of 16 presenting with pain that has persisted for 6 months or more.

The programme aims to:

  • Support you with specialist Pain Practitioners and personal Health & Wellbeing Coaches
  • Help you understand how chronic pain develops and persists
  • Show you ways to manage your pain
  • Support your independence
  • Improve your quality of life
  • Help find the best medicines for your pain

Patients are offered a 16-week programme where they can explore a range of modules and tools to help manage their own pain. This service is not suitable for patients awaiting investigation or treatment for their pain, or patients experiencing complex mental health issues.

LINK TO INTRODUCTORY VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ehtw-d9W7m4

How do I access this service?

Abbey Medical practice, Bredon Hill Surgery, Demontfort Medical Centre, Grey Gable Surgery, Merstow Green Medical Practice, New Barn Close and Riverside Surgery have access to the Pain Management Service. Please speak to your practice or GP for more information.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Tests and Results

It is the patient’s responsibility to obtain their test results. We request that patients call the surgery after 11am to obtain their results.
Please allow the following amount of time before contacting the surgery:
Blood tests: 7 days

Urine tests: 7 days

X Rays: 5 weeks

For CTs, MRIs and Ultrasounds please check with the hospital during your appointment as to how long you may have to wait for the results.

Please note that these are rough guidelines and it may take longer.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Strep A

Scarlet Fever and invasive Strep A

There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating. These should resolve without medical intervention. However, children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.

As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement.

Contact NHS 111 or your GP if:

  • your child is getting worse
  • your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
  • your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
  • your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
  • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
  • your child is very tired or irritable

Call 999 or go to A&E if:

  • your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
  • there are pauses when your child breathes
  • your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
  • your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading infections.

Below is a guide on what to look out for with Strep A


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Christmas Period Opening hours

During the festive period the surgery will be closed on:

Monday 26th December

Tuesday 27th December

Monday 2nd January

If you need urgent medical advice during this time please call 111. In the case of life threatening medical emergencies please call 999.

We will be back as normal after the bank holidays mentioned above.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Covid-19 Children aged 12 to 15 Vaccination

The government has announced that all children aged 12 to 15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Invitations for the vaccine are expected to begin week of (20-26 September). The vaccination programme for this age group will be delivered through schools, not via GP practices. Parents and guardians of those eligible will be contacted when it’s their turn to get the vaccine.

Covid-19 booster jabs are expected to be offered to eligible groups in the coming weeks.

The booster jab should be given at least six months after your second dose of the vaccine. The NHS will contact you when it is your turn to get the booster vaccine, so please don’t contact the NHS. If you are invited, it is vital you attend so that you have the best possible protection against Covid-19.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Flu Vaccine

The flu vaccine is offered free on the NHS to anyone with serious long-term health conditions and older adults. Having the flu vaccine will reduce your risk of contracting the flu and it will also stop you from spreading the flu to other people.

Flu can be serious and each year causes thousands of people to go to hospital and hundreds of deaths. If you have underlying health conditions, or if you’re older, you’re more at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu. You can book your flu vaccine with us, and we will shortly be beginning our flu clinics.


Published on 14th Jun 2024

Stay Well This Winter

We’re here to help you stay well this winter

Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter.

Help us Help You – Your health matters

We’re here to help you stay well this winter.

If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay, your NHS wants to see you – help us help you get the care you need this winter.

Winter conditions can be bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as heart or kidney disease, COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis), asthma or diabetes.
Being cold can raise the risk of increased blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.

The cold and damp weather, ice, snow and high winds can all aggravate any existing health problems and make us more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses. But there are lots of things you can do to stay well this winter.
 

Suspect you have COVID-19?

If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 it’s important you get tested as soon as possible:

  • a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
  • a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normalIf you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, even if they’re mild:

• get a PCR test (test that is sent to a lab) as soon as possible to check if you have COVID-19

You can apply for a test online via www.nhs.uk/coronavirus, or by calling 119. If you have difficulties communicating or hearing, the serviceis available by textphone or Relay UK on 18001 119 and the NHS 119 British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service at www.signvideo.co.uk/nhs119

If you are getting a test because you have symptoms, you must stay at home until you get your result. Anyone in your support bubble who hasn’t received both vaccinations must also stay at home.

If you need medical advice about your symptoms, use the NHS 111 online COVID-19 service 111.nhs.uk/covid-19, or contact NHS 111 by calling 111. This service is also available by textphone or Relay UK on 18001 111 and NHS 111 British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service via www.nhs.uk/111

Feeling unwell and it’s not COVID-19 symptoms?

For minor health concerns, your local pharmacy team can help. If you can’t get to a pharmacy yourself, ask someone to go for you or call them.

Don’t delay, the sooner you get advice, the better.
For urgent health concerns, you can contact NHS 111 by phone or online.

GP practices offer remote consultations online or by phone. If you need a face-to-face appointment, they will tell you what to do.

If you need medical help fast or think you need to
go to an Emergency Department (A&E), are worried about your symptoms or you’re not sure what to do, go straight to NHS 111. The service is available online at 111.nhs.uk and also by phone, textphone or
Relay UK and NHS 111 BSL interpreter service.

We tell you more about NHS services at the end of this leaflet.

COVID-19 booster vaccinations

The COVID-19 booster programme is the rollout of an additional vaccine dose to people who have previously received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. It will ensure continued protection for those most at risk.

Booster vaccinations will be given no earlier than six months after completion of the first course of vaccination. We strongly recommend you have the booster to ensure you have maximum protection ahead of the winter months.

The NHS will invite eligible people to book their booster vaccine when it is their turn.

For more information visit

www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination

Make sure you get your flu vaccination

The flu virus strikes in winter and it can be far more serious than you think. Flu can lead to serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia, and it can be deadly.

That’s why the flu vaccine is free if you’re aged 50 or over, or if you have a long-term health condition.

If you have young children or grandchildren they may also be eligible for a free nasal spray vaccination.

If you are pregnant you are eligible for a free flu vaccination at any time in your pregnancy; ask your
GP practice, pharmacist or midwife. And if you are the main carer of an older or disabled person, you may also be eligible for the free flu vaccine. Just speak to your GP practice or pharmacist. You can also find more information at www.nhs.uk/fluvaccine

Also, don’t forget that if you’re aged 65 or over, or have certain health conditions, you are eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine, which will help protect you from pneumococcal diseases such as pneumonia. Ask your GP practice.

NHS Volunteer Responders

NHS Volunteer Responders offer help to people who are self-isolating because they have COVID-19, or because they are avoiding public places because of this virus. If you don’t have other support you can get help for a four-week period to collect your shopping and prescriptions or to top up your energy meter (please note that you will need to pay for the shopping and energy credit). You can also arrange for a volunteer to ring up for a friendly chat. If you need help call 0808 196 3646.

Also available by textphone or Relay UK on 18001 0808 196 3646.

Six things we recommend you do:

  • Make sure you get your flu vaccination.
  • Come forward for your COVID-19 booster when offered.
  • Keep your home at 18°C (65°F) or higher if you can.
  • Take advantage of financial schemes and discounts to help you pay for heating.
  • Contact NHS 111 online or by phone if you are worried about any symptoms.
  • Look out for other people who may need a bit of extra help over the winter.

Where to go for the right medical help

Dial 999 for life-threatening emergencies

You can text the emergency services on 999 but you need to register your phone in advance. To find out more go to emergencysms.org.uk

Contact NHS 111

If you need medical help fast or think you need to go to an Emergency Department (A&E) use NHS 111 first – online at 111.nhs.uk or by phone – to get clinical advice or direction to the most appropriate services for treatment.

This service is also available by textphone or Relay UK on 18001 111 and NHS 111 BSL interpreter service via www.nhs.uk/111

GP, Pharmacy and www.nhs.uk

For all other health needs, contact your pharmacy or GP practice. You can also access NHS advice and information at www.nhs.uk

A reminder of NHS 111 and 119 services

If you have symptoms of coronavirus, get tested as soon as possible; apply via www.nhs.uk/coronavirus, or call 119. The service is also available by textphone or Relay UK on
18001 119 and NHS 119 BSL interpreter service atwww.signvideo.co.uk/nhs119

If you are worried about your symptoms, use the NHS 111 coronavirus service at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19 or contact 111 if you cannot get help online.

 


Published on 14th Jun 2024

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Published on 14th Jun 2024