SURGERY NEWSLETTER August 2020 CORONAVIRUS: SHIELDING ENDS. Starng on the 1st of August, government guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable has changed, many are now allowed to return to work, go outside and visit businesses all whilst maintaining social distancing where possible. This new advice means that the clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer receive care from the Naonal Shielding Service, however they will be able to get: • local volunteer support by contacng your local authority • prescripons, essenal items and food you buy delivered by NHS Volunteer Responders • priority slots for supermarket deliveries For more informaon including how to stay safe, visit: hps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus AVOID THE QUEUES WITH OUR ONLINE CONSULTATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day from the convenience of your home available 24/7. Our new eConsult service is a simple and easy way of supporng the safe delivery of health care for our paents during the coronavirus pandemic. We are asking all paents with Internet access to use this facility to seek advice from a GP. You can ask about common problems, get help for your child, send photos of skin condions and request sick notes and recent tests. Visit www.forumhealthcentre.nhs.uk, fill out a simple online form and we will respond by SMS, telephone or video by the end of the next working day. GIVE BLOOD, DO SOMETHING AMAZING. Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments. We know that staying safe is everyone's top priority at the moment, so extra safety measures have been put in place for donors and staff. • Further informaon can be found by vising the Give Blood website: www.blood.co.uk LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. If you're finding things hard emoonally right now, you're not alone, Mind organisaon are here to provide informaon and support. For reliable informaon and ps to help you cope during this me, visit: www.mind.org
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SURGERY NEWSLETTER August 2020
CORONAVIRUS: SHIELDING ENDS.
Starting on the 1st of August, government guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable has changed, many are now allowed to return to work, go outside and visit businesses all whilst maintaining social distancing where possible.
This new advice means that the clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer receive care from the National Shielding Service, however they will be able to get:
• local volunteer support by contacting your local authority
• prescriptions, essential items and food you buy delivered by NHS Volunteer Responders
• priority slots for supermarket deliveries
For more information including how to stay safe, visit: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
AVOID THE QUEUES WITH OUR ONLINE CONSULTATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
Get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day from the convenience of your home available 24/7.
Our new eConsult service is a simple and easy way of supporting the safe delivery of health care for our patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
We are asking all patients with Internet access to use this facility to seek advice from a GP. You can ask about common problems, get help for your child, send photos of skin conditions and request sick notes and recent tests.
Visit www.forumhealthcentre.nhs.uk, fill out a simple online form and we will respond by SMS, telephone or video by the end of the next working day.
GIVE BLOOD, DO SOMETHING AMAZING.
Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments. We know that staying safe is everyone's top priority at the moment, so extra safety measures have been put in place for donors and staff.
• Further information can be found by visiting the Give Blood website: www.blood.co.uk
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. If you're finding things hard emotionally right now, you're not alone, Mind organisation are here to provide information and support.
For reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time, visit: www.mind.org
Growing your own food is a great way of eating healthily, getting some outdoor exercise in the fresh air and acquiring new skills. Plot-holders have also benefited from the contact with nature and the easy camaraderie on allotment sites, helping to retain their mental health and stay positive during these worrying times. National Allotment Week 2020 aims to encourage more people to lead a healthy and active lifestyle by growing, cooking and eating their own fruit and vegetables.
Having an allotment is a great way to: • Achieve your 5 a day • Engage with the community • Enjoy the outdoors For resources, advice and information visit the National Allotment Society at: www.nsalg.org.uk
GET UP AND GO THIS SUMMER!
Millions of families have already made healthier changes – you can too this summer! We know that it may feel difficult right now to adjust your lifestyle but Change 4 Life have made lots of resources available for families including Disney inspired indoor games and 10 Minute Shake Up activities to help them stay active while everyone's at home.
They’ve also created some lunchtime inspirations with easy to follow cheap eats for the summer weeks!
• Go to : https://www.nhs.uk/change4life for lots of re-sources, activities, recipes and fun for your family this
HAVE A SAFE SUMMER.
A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits,
however it is more important than ever to look after
yourself this summer. Making sure you’re safe in the sun
by protecting your skin from harmful rays and staying
hydrated are just few of the things you can do to avoid
heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Visit our section dedicated to giving you all the advice on
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