Click the links below to view our past Newletters

Spring 2020 Patient Newsletter.pdf

Winter 2020 Patient Newsletter.pdf

NHS App

The practice is supporting patients to use the NHS App.  This is a free resource available to download to your smartphone, tablet or device.  It is quick and simple to set up and easy to use. 

Frequently asked questions and support and guidance for use are available at https://www.nottsnhsapp.nhs.uk/faqs/ . 

There is also guidance on how to view your vaccinations and immunisations within the app at and https://www.nottsnhsapp.nhs.uk/media/begd1lap/how-to-view-immunisations-and-vaccinations-via-nhs-app.pdf .

Let's Talk Wellbeing

1 in 4 people experience sadness, stress, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and worry. Let’s Talk Wellbeing are a free NHS talking therapy service in your area. To refer call 0300 30 02200 or visit our website for more information www.letstalkwellbeing.co.uk

 Insight Healthcare

When life is hard or you're feeling overwhelmed, talking things through can really help.

We offer free, confidential NHS talking therapies across East Midlands. Our service is open with COVID-19 safety measures in place.

To arrange an appointment, fill in the form on our website or give us a call on 0300 555 5582 (local rate).

Website - https://www.insighthealthcare.org/

Leaflet - Insight Leaflet

Better Health

Public Health England has launched a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment.   

COVID-19 has affected the whole country; for almost everyone, life has had to fundamentally change. But it has also prompted many people to reflect and think more seriously about their health. 

Nearly two thirds (63%) of adults in the UK are overweight or living with obesity. Gaining weight is often a gradual process that takes place over a number of years and modern life doesn’t always make it easy. This extra weight causes pressure to build up around vital organs, making it harder for the body to fight against diseases like cancer, heart disease and now COVID-19. By reducing your weight within a healthy range, you can help cut your risk of being critically ill with COVID-19.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

Stop Smoking

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you'll ever do for your health.

When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you'll be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too - and they start almost immediately.

It's never too late to quit. Let's do this!

The F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym is effective in driving calls to 999 for stroke, saving lives and reducing disability. It also provides a simple test to help people identify the most common signs of a stroke:

• Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
• Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
• Speech – is their speech slurred?
• Time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs of a stroke

When Stroke Strikes Act F.A.S.T. Call 999

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Search ‘Act FAST’ or visit www.nhs.uk/ActFAST for more information.

Green Doctor

Who are Green Doctor?

Green Doctor is a service run by Groundwork, a group of charities working across the UK to respond to the needs of local communities and tackle fuel poverty.

We are trained energy-efficiency experts who provide vulnerable residents with advice and support in their own home, over the telephone, or by way of workshop events. We help them make savings on their energy, water, and money to live more comfortably and reduce their environmental impact. What’s more, we’re experts at working with vulnerable people in their own homes and in the community. And because we believe in empowering residents, our service is geared towards supporting and enabling them to take control of their utility bills.

Please see the attached link for more detailed information on this service.

Giving for Gedling Network HELPING HANDS

Providing access for Gedling residents to local support and information during the winter period and beyond

This directory has been compiled by Gedling Borough Council in collaboration with our Gedling Community and Voluntary Partners, all of which are delivering a wide range of wellbeing support, social activities and more in your local area as we start to reconnect with our communities. We hope you find the information helpful, and wish you a peaceful, safe festive break.