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Newsletter February 2024
Message from the New Practice Manager
After 6 years of being with Old Coulsdon Medical Practice and helping us through the building works and Covid, Arif Ladha has decided to continue his career development in another organisation. Arif will be leaving in March, and we are sad to see him go. We want to thank Arif for his hard work over the years and wish him well in his new role managing a multi-site practice.
We are very pleased to inform patients that we have successfully recruited a new Practice Manager, Tracey Miller. Tracey has many years of experience at another local surgery and we look forward to her joining the team.”
Measles Campaign
The NHS has launched a campaign urging parents and carers to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This follows the announcement of a national incident by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as cases of measles continue to rise across the country.
Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations – check your child’s red book and contact the practice to catch up on any missed doses.
Two does of the MMR vaccine can stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles – two doses of the safe and effective vaccine are needed for maximum lifelong protection, with the first dose given around the child’s first birthday and the second dose given at around three years and four months old.
This is the best way to protect your child.
More information about measles and the MMR vaccine can be found on the NHS website.
NHS App Waiting List Information
From Tuesday 30th January the NHS App showed the mean (average) waiting time to patients who have been referred into a speciality in acute trusts. This national rollout follows a successful local trial.
Croydon’s Draft Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy – your views matter!
Do you work, live or study in Croydon? Between 15th January and 26th February 2024, we are asking for your views on Croydon’s draft Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024-2029.
The Board is refreshing the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024-2029. This strategy will set out how organisations across Croydon will work together over the next five years to support residents and communities to live longer and healthier lives.
Please share your views by completing the online survey by 11.59pm, 26th February 2024. The survey should take around 15 – 20 minutes to complete.
Patient Participation Group has been awarded Highly Commendable Corkhill Award 2023 – 2024 by the National Association for Patient Participation.
Setting goals for your recovery journey following a stroke
Recovery is different for everyone. You’ll have your own aims and obstacles to overcome. Setting goals can help you track progress and keep focused.
You might want to increase your confidence in communicating. Or start exercising more regularly. Or even just work on being a bit more social.
No matter what your goals are, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to stay motivated.
Below are five tips to help with setting goals for your recovery journey.
- Identify your goals, focusing on what’s important to you. What are your priorities, both short- and long-term goals. By making a goal that is specific, it will be easier for you to measure your progress towards that goal.
- Make your goals specific and achievable. For example, if you were a keen gardener before your stroke, you could set a goal that says, “I want to weed the garden”.
- Break your goals into small steps. Think about things you can do in the short term. If a goal is too difficult or too far off in the future, you may find it hard to stay motivated.
- Track your goals. Make a note of what you want to achieve. Write it down on a piece of paper. Then make a note of the progress you have made towards your goal. This will help keep you motivated and on track.
- Keep trying and remember you are not alone. It’s important to remember that no one gets everything perfect the first time. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t achieve your goals right away.
If you find you have got a bit stuck, reach out and ask for help.
NHS Waiting List Information
Patients do not need a GP appointment or prescription to get treatment for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles or an uncomplicated urinary tract infection for women
Instead, they can go to their local pharmacy where they can speak to a pharmacist who can provide advice or treatment if appropriate. This may be an over-the-counter medicine or a prescription only medicine, depending on the clinical needs of the patient.
If the patient needs additional support, the pharmacist will refer them to a GP or another healthcare provider. No appointment is needed, and most pharmacies offer a private consultation room for confidential discussion about patient health concerns.
Produced by the Patient Participation Group
Published: Feb 16, 2024