A new diabetes support group is being set up locally.
RUSHCLIFFE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Do you have type 2 Diabetes or have been recently diagnosed?
Then come along to our self help support group, which is run by people with Diabetes
We share Advice, Information and Experiences which can help you Live Well with Diabetes
If you are Interested then join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month. 10.30am to 12.30pm.
At West Park Sports Pavilion, West Park, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7JE
To cover the cost of the venue the sessions are £2.50 per person
Tea and Coffee is available at no extra cost
There is ample car parking and is close to a Number 10 Bus Stop
Diabetics are welcome to bring along partners, carers etc. Who help manage your condition
If you would like to attend, or for further information contact John Burnett on 07814924670 or email john_burnett64@hotmail.co.uk
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Passport signing
- Fitness to Fly certificates
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes
- Certificates for College and School Examinations
- Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to contact one of the following private clinics that offer travel advice to patients:
Travel Doc: Regent Street, Nottingham 0333 4559070
Nottingham Travel and Wellness: Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford Nottingham 0115 6460920
East Midlands Travel Clinic: Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham 0115 9017766
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
Travelling Worldwide
General Travel Information is also available on the UK Government Website:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
We offer the nhs vaccines for Travel, including Hepatitis A, (adult and junior) Typhoid and Tetanus at no additional charge.
Remember: Allow Plenty of Time
Please allow plenty of time for vaccinations (two or three months) especially if travelling to an ‘out of the way’ place where they’ll be living or working among local people. Some courses of vaccines need to be given over several weeks.
Vaccinating your child against infectious illness is one of the single most important things you can do to protect their health. Vaccination is recommended for ALL children unless there is a medical contra-indication. The schedule is described in the child’s Red Book but this changes occasionally and the Health Visitor or Practice Nurse can advise when vaccinations are required.
With more patients having Ischaemic Heart Disease (Angina or past Heart Attack), we offer Nurse-led clinics, to ensure patients are having the optimum advice and health checks.
We have clear advice on what constitutes best practice for most patients and we wish to ensure our patients receive it.
British Heart Foundation
We run Diabetic clinics with nursing support, undertaking annual assessments of patients diabetes. We provide a comprehensive package of support to new diabetic patients.
Diabetes UK
Our nurses have additional training in the management of asthma. Adults with asthma should be reviewed yearly and children six monthly. If you have asthma and are using a blue inhaler on a daily basis, please make an appointment for an asthma review.
Newly diagnosed patients do require longer appointment times, so please ensure you highlight this if relevant.
British Lung Foundation – COPD
The Health Visiting team run clinics at West Bridgford Health Centre.
All Children are offered an initial check at 6 weeks. Hearing and further developmental screening is undertaken by the Health Visiting Team.
It is helpful if you can remember to bring your child’s red book in order that it can be completed.
The Practice actively encourages patients to stop smoking. Smoke Free Life Nottinghamshire is the local NHS service which gives advice and help to those wishing to stop and they have an excellent success rate. It is advised that patients who want help to quit smoking receive professional support, as well as any necessary prescribed medication. If you want an appointment, please ask at Reception.
