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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

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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.

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?

Woodlands Surgery, Rugby Road Surgery, The Old Cole House, Bulkinton Surgery, Bedworth Health Centre, Manor Court Surgery, The Grange Medical Practice, Chapel end Surgery, Arbury Medical Practice, Stockingford Medical Centre, Camphill Health Centre, Red Roofs Surgery, Riversley Road Surgery, Queen’s Road Surgery, Old Mill Surgery and Chaucers Surgery have access to the Pain Management Service. Please speak to your practice or GP for more information.

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Better Health: 24/7 Breastfeeding Support

The best start for you and your baby

Breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs in their first 6 months and boosts their ability to fight illness and infection.

Breastfeeding is great for both you and your baby; it helps build a strong bond and is good for your baby’s overall health. But, as with anything new, it’s something you need to learn how to do and it’s normal to experience the odd set back.

Luckily, Start for Life is here to help.

New resource to help refugees and asylum seekers navigate NHS services

A new resource from NHS England is available to help refugees and asylum seekers navigate NHS services. The six-minute animation has been translated into 17 languages and explains how and when to use NHS services, from registering with a GP to when to dial 999.

Reducing your carbon footprint: Eco-friendly inhalers

Eco-friendly inhalers are a breath of fresh air for inhaler users and our planet

Standard inhalers contain powerful global warming gasses. Just one inhaler produces the same CO2 as driving from Manchester to Blackpool.

There are many types of greener inhaler and switching to one can be better for you and the planet; there’s no need for spacers, and the indicator lets you know how many doses you have left helping you stay in control of your medication as well as lowering your carbon footprint.

Find out more about switching to an eco-friendly inhaler and reducing your carbon footprint.

NHS COVID Pass recovery letters for travel: Children aged 5-11 years

Children aged 5-11 years can now obtain a recovery letter for travel showing evidence of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test within 180 days

An NHS COVID Pass recovery letter for travel that shows proof of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test in the past 180 days is now available for children aged 5 to 11. This new option is in addition to the NHS COVID Pass letter for travel which has been available since April for children who have received a full primary course of a COVID-19 vaccination.

The letters can be requested by parents or legal guardians via the NHS website or by calling 119, and the child will receive one or both letters depending on their eligibility. The letter is not available via GP practices. The letter will be posted to the address on the child’s NHS record. Further details can be found on the GOV.UK guidance pages.

Heatwave Advice

Following the latest Met Office heat wave alert, NHS England is continuing to remind people to be aware of the health risks of hot weather.

Our top tips are:

1. try to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
2. if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat
3. avoid physical exertion
4. wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes
5. drink plenty of cold drinks
6. if you have a health problem, keep medicines below 25 °C or in the refrigerator
7. look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses
8. never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals

Remember that it can get uncomfortably hot indoors too. Try to keep your bedroom and living space cool, by closing the curtains on windows that receive the sun and opening your windows at cooler times of the day and overnight when safe to do so. Turn off non-essential lights and electrical items as these generate heat.

Health and social care workers in the community, hospitals and care homes are advised to regularly check on vulnerable patients, share sun safety messages, make sure room temperatures are set below 26 °C, ensure patients have access to cold water and ice and that medicines are stored in a cool place.

Help Us Help You: Clear On Cancer

Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to us.

Cancer survival rates in England are higher than they have ever been and earlier diagnosis is a key part of improving survival rates further.

NHS England & NHS Improvement has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when it is easier to treat.

The campaign aims to address the barriers to people coming forward early by encouraging those who have noticed something in their body that doesn’t feel right and are worried it could be cancer to contact their GP practice.

Learn More Here

Prescription Ordering Direct (POD)

A new and convenient way to order your repeat prescription

All it takes is a simple phone call from the comfort of your own home – there’s no need to go into your GP practice or pharmacy to place your order.

Call Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm 02476246072
You will speak to a fully trained call handler who can discuss your needs. Your prescription will then be authorised by your usual GP and be available at your nominated pharmacy 48 hours later.

Please note that Monday is traditionally the busiest day for the service so please be patient or consider calling on an alternative day.

Woodlands Surgery goes online!

Woodlands Surgery has launched an advanced new website to make it easier for our patients to access medical services and information. The website combines key information about our services and clinics with health advice from NHS Choices, along with a wealth of online facilities including appointment booking, registration and repeat prescription requests.