This practice is delighted to be signed up to the Green Impact for Health Toolkit and is actively taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint. The climate emergency is also a health emergency, and health care in the UK contributes 4-5% of the UK's carbon emissions. We need to enhance the health of today’s population without compromising the health of future generations, and this means operating within the sustainable boundaries of the planet. Fortunately, most of the solutions for the planet also make our health better - for example eating a mainly plant-based diet, engaging in active travel and exercise in nature, avoiding smoking, reducing pollution etc. These all enhance our health and reduce our need for medications, with further benefits to the NHS, your health and the carbon footprint of healthcare. Take a look at www.greenerpractice.co.uk to learn more about this.
Wait well, stay well
If you, or someone you care for, is waiting for treatment or a procedure, we recognise that this is difficult, NHS staff are working hard to get everyone seen as quickly as possible. We are currently prioritising people with the highest clinical need, and who have been waiting the longest.
We understand the wait might be stressful, especially if your condition is causing you pain, or stopping you from carrying out day-to-day activities and that you may have concerns. That is why we have created this website.
From the first of November the NHS App is changing for the better now allowing you view your records and book appointments too. Plus much more.... Download the NHS app for Android and IOS.
Polio Immunisation Campaign
Immunisation is the best protection against this disease and the NHS is offering all children aged one to nine years the polio booster vaccine.
It is important for your family and community to immunise your children against preventable childhood illnesses such as measles, polio, meningitis and pneumonia.
National guidelines face covers from 19th July
Despite the relaxation of rules governing face coverings; national guidance still recommends face-masks in health care settings, and we will still require all patients attending the practice to wear a mask unless they are exempt on medical grounds until future notice. Thanks for continuing to help keep our staff and vulnerable patients safe.
Health and Wellbeing Poster
People grieve in different ways and there is no right or wrong way to react to the death of a colleague, friend or family member.
Many people find it helpful to talk to someone about their feelings.
KeepingWellNEL can help staff working in NHS and health and social care settings across north east London through any difficulties they are facing.
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New Health and Wellbeing Coach service now available
Worried about your health and wellbeing? Are you living with or concerned about developing a health condition?
Health Coaches help you to take charge by- Listening to what’s important to you.
Helping you to build confidence, knowledge and skills to take care of your health and wellbeing.
Working with you to find reliable information and activities.
Connecting you with people who have similar experiences.
Coaches offer support in person, by phone or online- One-to-one support to get to know what works for you, your hopes and goals and what’s stopping you from taking steps forward, without judgement.
Support to get active, eat well, protect your emotional wellbeing, find or reconnect with interests and support networks.
Help to find advice or guidance for practical day-to-day issues.
Work with your healthcare team, complementing your existing support.
This is a Free Service open to anyone registered with a GP in City and Hackney over the age of 18. You can refer yourself or ask your GP or healthcare worker to refer you.
Not sure if the service can help you? Request a call back for a chat and to find the right support for you.
www.shoreditchtrust.org.uk
Online Consult
We are pleased to be able to give our patients the choice of having an online consultation when it is helpful and convenient, but you can still ask for a face-to-face appointment in the normal way when you want to. Online consultations are not an emergency service. If it is a medical emergency call 999. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. If you are worried about an urgent medical concern, visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser. Online consultations give you a quick, convenient and secure alternative to visiting or phoning your GP surgery
(Site updated 22/10/2024)