Abdominal Aortic Screening

The national NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme invites men in their 65th year to attend for this very important 10 minute ultrasound scan.

For more details please read this article and deciding whether to be screened and risks and benefits

Bowel Cancer Screening

Information on bowel cancer screening can be found here

An easy read version of the Bowel Cancer Screening leaflet can be found here

Cervical Screening

Information on cervical screening can be found here

An easy read version of the Having A Smear booklet can be found here

Clinical Roles

Advanced Clinical Practitioners

• Practitioners have undertaken extensive study to complete a Masters degree in Advanced Practice
• Can make comprehensive assessment of symptoms for minor illnesses and long-term conditions
• Can prescribe medication and make referrals to wider health care services

Practice Nurses

• preventative medicine
• chronic disease management
• diagnostics (spirometry, ECG)
• immunisations, (baby, adult, travel)
• dressings
• women's health
• NHS heart and health checks
• prostate implants

Health Care Assistant

• diagnostic tests (spirometry, ECG)
• vitamin B12 injections and shingles, pneumovax and flu injections
• data - BMI, diet, smoking status
• ear irrigation

B12 Injections 

Our Practice Nurse Team are now showing patients how to self-administer the B12 injection in a face to face appointment in surgery. Full instructions and training will be given to the patient by the Practice nurse at the appointment so that you feel confident that you will be able to continue to administer this yourself in the future, in the comfort of your own home.  The nurse will tell you when you are next due to for the injection. 

Phlebotomist 

• bloods
• blood pressure
• pulses
• BMI

Clinical Pharmacist

• medication reviews
• any health issues to do with medication

General Practitioner

To see more complex health care cases which cannot be dealt with by the staff roles outlined above

Learning Disabilities Resources

The NHS App

An easy read leaflet regarding the NHS App can be found here

Covid 19 Health Information

What your NHS COVID pass letter tells you

What is the coronavirus?

Who can catch coronavirus?

Who can get very poorly?

What is the vaccine?

Risks of not having the vaccine

How is the vaccine given?

Who can have the vaccine?

How is the vaccine given?

Having the vaccine

After the vaccine

A Request to Support Individual Needs (COVID-19 vaccination) form an easy read guide

Speaking to your GP About the Coronavirus Vaccine an easy read guide

Important Information About Coronavirus June 2020

Updated Information on Shielding

Stay At Home What to do if you or someone you share your home with has coronavirus symptoms

Face Covering Information

Support Bubble Information

Going To Work Safely

How To Travel Safely

Top Tips To Stay Safe From Coronavirus

Health Information

What is cervical cancer - a short film explaining what cervical cancer is 

What is HPV - a short film explaining what HPV is

What do cervical screening results mean - a short film explaining what cervical screening results mean

NHS England Newsletter issue 12 is an easy read format and contains information on:

• The coronavirus
• Coronavirus grab and go guide
• The coronavirus vaccine
• Who should have a keyworker

NHS England Newsletter issue 11 is an easy read format and contains information on:

• Getting help with difficult feelings - help when you're feeling sad, angry, worried or confused
• Support for children and young people in crisis - spotting signs you're in crisis and how to get help
• Mental Capacity Act - getting the right support to make decisions

NHS England Newsletter issue 10 is in an easy read format and contains information on:

• Looking after your teeth
• Mindfulness (learning to settle your mind and relax)
• Reducing restrictive practices
• Stopping people dying too soon
• Social prescribing (getting help through other things rather than medicines and treatment)

Financial and Employment Information

The i-work team can provide support to help you find employment

Disability Nottinghamshire is a registered charity promoting the independence and choice of all persons with disabilities and impairments within Nottinghamshire.  They provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and advocacy in respect of any aspect of disability to people with disabilities and impairments, their carers, friends and families as well as professionals and students.  They also provide help and advice regarding benefits and can help with completing applications.

Towards Work aims to support those first vital steps towards gaining employment through a personalised service and support to overcome barriers an individual might face.

Skills Information

Portland College is a leading specialist college working with disabled people to develop their employability, independence and communication skills - and with employers to create an inclusive workforce and support business growth

Onup is a social enterprise project for young people with learning differences providing opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the community

The Adventure Service is a company that provides outdoor adventure activities for all people, especially working closely with those with learning disabilities

Rumbletums is a community cafe and a supported training project for young people with a learning disability, some of whom may also have an additional physical disability

Pulp Friction provides work experience for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to develop work-readiness, social and independence skills by training members in catering and hospitality settings

Social Information

Stay Up Late is a charity that promotes full and active social lives for people with learning disabilities

Disability Tennis is a fun session of light tennis coaching for players with learning difficulties and/or autism, designed to help players to engage with sport in a friendly, social manner

Eastwood Youth Link Club is a youth club for young people with disabilities aged 13-24 years

Aspley YMCA Disability Football Club is an inclusive football session for those aged 10-18 years

Dig In Community Allotment Stapleford run by local people for local people and is open to all whatever your age or level of ability

Resources  A collection of free helpful resources from Advocacy 2 Engagement for people with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. 

IMPORTANT ADVICE ON CORONAVIRUS June 2020

The Veterans at Home Service, in partnership with The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Fund and The Royal British Legion, are supplying tailored activity packs to lonely and isolated Veterans to assist with their cognitive stimulation.  

Non-NHS Services

Please be aware that Non-NHS Services can take a minimum of 15 working days to complete, please ensure enough notice is given for your request to be dealt with.

Details of charges for non-NHS work can be found here

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting 7 days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

If you are unemployed and self-employed you can self-certify using Form SC1, this is available from the Job Centre. 

If you are unable to return to work after the first 7 days you will need a "Fit to work note" signed by a doctor.

If employers insist on a sick note during the first week of illness this will be in the form of a private note for which there is a charge to them, following a written application by the employer with the patient’s consent (i.e. declaration and signature by them).

If you are exempt from wearing a face covering then please click on this link to download and print a card Face covering exemption cards

Advice for Parents during Covid

Advice for parents during COVID Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than coronavirus itself. Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured. Remember that NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing the same safe care that they have always done.

Safety

Broxtowe Women's Project provide information and support for women living in Broxtowe who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. Information can also be found on their Facebook Page or phone 01773 718555

Money Help and Advice 

Ask Lion  is a good starting place for money advice

Citizens Advice Nottingham and District for money help and advice

Help with energy bills can be accessed by calling 0115 985 3009 or via Notts Energy

Citizens Advice Broxtowe  provide free, independent, impartial and confidential advice, can also be contacted on 0300 4568369

For debt management support please contact 01773 768363, Broxtowe CAB

Food Aid

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau the food bank is open on Fridays from 10am until 1pm. If you are in need of food before then please call 01773 535255

High Street Community Hub are delivering food parcels to anyone in need in the Broxtowe area. You can request this by calling 07970 070159 or 07735 723732

Health

NHS Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust mental health support phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and open to people of all ages

Demonstrating Your Covid 19 Vaccination Status When Travelling Abroad

From 17 May, you may be able to show your COVID-19 vaccination status as proof of your status when travelling abroad.

You can access your COVID-19 vaccination status through the free NHS App from 17 May. You can access the app through mobile devices such as a smartphone or by tablet. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will be shown within the NHS App. We recommend that you register with the app before booking international travel.

If you do not have access to a smartphone and know that the country you are travelling to requires COVID-19 vaccination status, you can call the NHS helpline on 119 (from 17 May) and ask for a letter to be posted to you. This must be at least 5 days after you’ve completed your course of the vaccine. We expect the letter to take up to 5 days to reach you.

Travel Vaccinations

If you are travelling to a foreign country, you are likely to require vaccinations relating to the country you are visiting for your holiday. 

You will need to complete a travel questionnaire found here. Please complete this and email to nnccg.c84032@nhs.net or you can collect and return the form from either of the surgery sites - Church Walk and Church Street. 

This form asks which countries (and the areas within countries) that you are visiting to determine which vaccinations are required. Further information on vaccinations required can be found on the links below.

The travel questionnaire needs to be completed 8 weeks before your holiday start date.  The Practice Nurse will review the form to check which vaccinations are needed and when they need to be done. The Receptionist will then arrange an appointment for you with the Practice Nurse. If you do not hear from the practice within a week after returning the completed questionnaire, please contact the surgery. 

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge as not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

PLEASE NOTE - The surgery are only able to offer basic travel vaccinations. If you require Rabies, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis and some other non-basic vaccines you will need to source these privately. Please contact the surgery for further details.

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Carribean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

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