Category: November

Long-term pain medication isn't your only option and can be dangerous if taken for a long time. Speak to your GP for a follow up appointment and other options available to you.

Read more: https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/about-us/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/place-map/doncaster/local-news/truth-about-painkillers-longterm-use-causes-more-damage

Here at Swallownest Health Centre we will invite you to an annual Health Check with one of our Physician associates, please see below for more information.

Speak up Self Advocacy, which is a charity in Rotherham for people with learning disabilities, have made a short film about Annual Health Checks to raise awareness. We think this should help ease anxieties for some people and thus increase uptake.

The video can be accessed with the following link:

https://vimeo.com/685828478/6999f8349e

Please check out Speakup's website www.speakup.org.uk for more information.

In cold weather, and when babies are away from their usual environment, perhaps visiting over the holiday period. It’s more important than ever that we share safe sleep guidance.  Lullaby Trust provide lots of information for parents, carers and clinicians.

Sadly, local cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) have had factors related to a change of environment.  Encouraging parents and carers to plan in advance for holiday trips, or accommodating visitors can make a real difference.  Sharing guidance really could make a difference.

Useful links include:

• Safe Sleep Advice
• Safer Sleep in Winter
• Safer Sleep for Babies away from home or in emergency situations

NOVEMBER

15th - 19th November, Anti-Bullying Week

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week

14th November, World Diabetes Day

www.idf.org

11th - 16th November, Alcohol Awareness Week

www.alocholchange.org.uk

25th November - 10th December, 16 Days of Action

www.16daysofaction.co.uk/the-campaign

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

www.roycastle.org

Movember - Men's Health

uk.movember.com

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk

UK Stress Awareness Month

www.isma.org.uk

A GP, nurse or pharmacist will generally not give you a prescription for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for a range of minor health condition.

Please click the image to find out more.

14.5% of NHS staff in England experienced at least one incident of physical violence from the public in the last 12 months.

Please be kind to GP practice staff, they are here to help. #RespectGPstaff

As the number of covid infections increases over winter, the covid booster and flu jab will help to reduce your risk of being seriously ill or being admitted to hospital. Check if you’re eligible here: http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccination

There are some appointments available at Anston Medical Centre – Click the link to book  https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/do-you-have-an-nhs-number?bookingtype=vaccine