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We recommend all those that can register to use PATCHs
This is for non urgent health advice, fit notes, referral queries and much more
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Influenza and Covid 19 Autumn Vaccinations 2024
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We have been advised by Public Health to vaccinate 18 years old plus after 3rd October so the majority of the ‘Flu Clinics’ will be during October. These clinics are for registered patients who are classified within the At Risk Groups. As in previous recent years, we will be running an appointment-only system.
Appointments can be made from September onwards and we strongly advise you to pop into the surgery or telephone after 10am during September to ensure an early appointment.
We have made 1st contact with all patients - please contact us if you wish for a seasonal influenza or Covid 19 and we can check if you fall into the criteria to receive a vaccine
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that usually occurs between December and March and most people who contract flu recover within a week or two. However it can be more serious, particularly for people who may be more vulnerable to complications. We call these ‘At Risk Groups’ and these are listed below.
At Risk Groups Who Can Make Appointments
People aged 65 and older
People suffering from heart disease
People suffering from asthma or other chronic respiratory illnesses
People suffering from diabetes
People suffering from kidney disease
People who have reduced immunity, ie. from chemotherapy or steroid treatment or people who have had their spleen removed
Long-term residents in care homes.
Pregnant women
Carers
We will be as always collecting for Children in Need. Pudsey Collection boxes will be in the nurse's room so if you have any spare change you can donate to this great cause we would be grateful
Covid 19 Vaccinations over 18years at risk at the surgery
Will be given wherever possible at same time as Influenza
Eligible groups this autumn 2024
adults aged 65 years and over
residents in a care home for older adults
individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group (as defined in tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the Green Book)
frontline NHS and social care workers, and those working in care homes for older people
Children under 18 years will need to be vaccinated elsewhere via government link
will either be a walk in centre or Local service provider
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/
RSV vaccine
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.
Now available to book an appointment at our surgery
MY GP APP has reduced what you can see of your records - we suggest using NHS APP (get via app store) or Systmonline registration from surgery.
From June 1st, you must switch to NHS login to order prescriptions and book appointments via the myGP app. Simply open the myGP app, select Settings and Disconnect. Then, log in and register via NHS login. For more help, watch: https://mygp.care/NHSLogin1
Burnham Surgery would like you to sign up for the NHS APP
The new, simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.What the NHS App does
You can use the NHS App to:
- check your symptoms
- find out what to do when you need help urgently
- book and manage appointments at your GP surgery
- order repeat prescriptions
- view your GP medical record securely (including all test results)
- register to be an organ donor
- choose how the NHS uses your data
Keeping your data secure
When you register in the app, they will carry out checks to confirm your identity. The app will then securely connect to information from your GP surgery. To keep your access secure, They will send a security code to your phone each time you use the app.
VIDEO ON HOW TO REGISTER AND USE NHS APP
NHS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
NHS Employment Support are specialists in supporting people who have experienced mental and physical illness to find employment at a pace that works for them.
That will work alongside you to identify, secure and retain paid employment by using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Helping you to decide what type of work accommodates your interests, skills & experiences and your individual support needs, putting together an action plan.
If you are thinking about finding full or part-time work or would like more information around employment you can ask to be referred to your local Employment Specialist by a member of your GP surgery or completing the section in the leaflet in the link below.
If you are experiencing urine tract infection symptoms for the very 1st time please visit your pharmacy who should be able to provide support, advice and treatment if required.
If you are having symptoms on a regular basis and have already seen the pharmacist or pharmacist unable to help, you will require a telephone call assessment by a Nurse which will need to be booked via reception. Nurse will call you and take a history of your symptoms and evaluate if advice or advice & treatment is required.
Only bring a sample to the surgery if you have been advised to do so by a clinical member of the team.
Pull a Muscle or your joints start to hurt - try Self referral for physio
Click GetUbetter for more information
LOCAL EXTRA SUPPORT
Winter time we sometimes need a little support or even extra support
Link below lists support that is out there for you
Need support to change your lifestyle habits?
PCN is happy to announce that patients now have the ability to self-refer for Health and Wellbeing Coaching through our self-referral form.
Fancy a chat? @VolResponders are here to offer you or someone you know a friendly phone call and a listening ear through their newly launched Check In and Chat service.
Whether it’s just a one-off conversation, or regular chats, you can use this service by calling 0808 196 3646.
Feeling lonely? Help and support is available.
Loneliness can affect us in many situations, like leaving home.
But there are things you can do to help. Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. Learn more⬇️
Measles cases are rising in England. Make sure your child is update with MMR vaccinations. For more information visit nhs.uk/mmr
When you do not attend your appointment it impacts on other patients
December 2023
148 appointments at a cost of 42 Hours 45mins
Appointments
GP : 16
Registrar: 15
CNS: 0
Nurse Prescriber : 4
Nurse: 60
HCA: 42
Physio: 11
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Are you in need of health and care support, but unsure where to go?
Primary Care Networks can offer care and wellbeing services in your local area.
Find local help and support here: https://www.dengieandswfpcn.nhs.uk/
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS??
If you’re 18 and over and need urgent mental health support, dial 111 and select the option for mental health crisis.
Trained staff are on hand 24/7 to provide advice and support. You may be advised to attend the new Mental Health Urgent Care Department at Basildon Hospital, an alternative to A&E designed for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you or someone you know is in mental health crisis and requires serious or life threatening emergency mental or physical care, dial 999 immediately.
The Mental Health Urgent Care Department provides care, assessment and support to people with urgent mental health needs and in crisis. It is a calm and therapeutic space with access to mental health specialists which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Participants required! Measure your blood pressure and heart rate during daily activities to assess your autonomic function. You must NOT have Long Covid and must NOT have any pre-existing health problems with autonomic dysfunction. Contact aapstudy@leeds.ac.uk to participate.
Researchers from the LOCOMOTION Long COVID study need healthy volunteers to participate in one of the study’s workstreams.
It will only involve up to 60 minutes across one day, measuring your heart rate and blood pressure at specific points in the day, and making a note of food/drink you consume and details of activity you perform in the day.
This part of the study is evaluating the results of the adapted Autonomic Profile (aAP), a home-based test for the evaluation of autonomic dysfunction, in the asymptomatic healthy population. This will provide normal data from healthy volunteers for comparisons, and inform usefulness of the aAP as a predictive test for Long COVID patients. Autonomic dysfunction is common in Long COVID patients, the nerves of the autonomic nervous system are damaged, affecting heart function, blood pressure, bladder function, digestion, and sexual function.
To find out more information and to participate, please contact: aapstudy@leeds.ac.uk
NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Dengie Cancer Support Group - newly started group. Their first meeting is at Studio on the Quay who has kindly donated their space for the group once a month - as such, our first coffee morning will be on Thursday 6th July from 10am to 12pm, and subsequently every first Thursday of the month
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It’s never too late to quit and feel the benefits of better health – that’s our message to smokers ahead of #NoSmokingDay.
From reducing the risk of at least 16 cancers, stroke, COPD & dementia, a smoker's health improves from the moment of quitting.
Find out more about our local stop smoking services: https://fal.cn/3woUl or pop in or call Burnham Surgery for a face 2 face chat
CHIP
MSE ICB is offering free patient registration onto a programme called CHIP: Complete Health Improvement Programme.
It is an empowering 10-week educational course delivered via weekly online trainings and interactive Q&A sessions by healthcare professionals with expertise in lifestyle medicine. CHIP supports you to make changes to the way we eat, sleep, move and relax. These changes have been shown to improve health and, in some cases, put long term conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes into remission.
This is a great alternative to some of the other educational offers in MSE and patients can register their interest simply by contacting the Essex Wellbeing Service on 0300 303 9951 and quoting code CHIP 2022
The eligibility criteria is:
- you are 18 or over
- are currently on medication for Type 2 diabetes
- have access to the internet and an IT device for watching videos completing forms, joining Zoom calls
- motivated to change your diet and lifestyle to feel healthier and happier
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