Issue 31 June 2011 Dr McClelland - Sabbatical Dr McClelland is taking a sabbatical from work this summer in order to train for and compete in the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California. Her last day at work will be Thursday 26 th May and she will be returning on Wednesday 10 th August. Whilst she is away her patients will be looked after by Dr Sally Wraight. Dr Wraight has worked at Rosebank previously and we are very happy to welcome her back with us. Dr Wraight will be covering all of Dr McClelland's usual surgery hours on Monday,Wednesday and Thursday. Extended Hours Surgeries From the beginning of July the Extended Hours Service will cease to exist. Adequate funding for this service has been withdrawn by the North Lancs Primary Care Trust and we regret we are therefore unable to continue to provide. DR CORBETT - FY2 REGISTRAR I am from Wellington in Shropshire, went to the university of Liverpool where I spent the last 2 years of studying in Barrow-in-Furness, worked as an FY1 there in endocrinology (general medicine) elderly medicine and upper GI surgery. Moved to Lancaster for FY2 and worked in lab medicine, (focusing on microbiology) followed by orthopaedics before joining you at Rosebank! 1
In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care This will be held at our Galgate Site - Highland Brow On Saturday 2nd July 2011 At 10:00am until 12:00Noon There will be tea & cake / second hand book stall / tombola etc Please come along and support us 2
NATIONAL CHLAMYDIA SCREENING ARE YOU AGED 15-24? This Practice is part of the National Chlamydia Screening programme. We offer a free, confidential and simple urine test to screen for Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common sexual transmitted infection (STI) in the UK in young people under 25. Most people who catch it don't get any symptoms and do not know they have it. If untreated, Chlamydia can cause health problems including reducing fertility. It is easily treated once detected. Please ask at the Reception Desk for further information. CRYOTHERAPY (WART CLINIC) The Cryotherapy clinic ( wart clinic ) has been running for 20 years now. We use liquid nitrogen to freeze a variety of skin problems. The RLI has supplied our liquid nitrogen for the past 6 years or so but unfortunately will no longer be able to do this as they will no longer be getting it themselves. Freezing therapy for warts has been less popular for a number of years as the treatment is painful and the evidence shows that it is no more effective than using wart paints and sandpapering. We have continued the service until now through patient demand. However, because of the difficulties with supply, we have decided to discontinue the service now. The Physics Department at Lancaster University has kindly agreed to supply the nitrogen for our last two clinics in May and June; the service will cease thereafter. We hope this will not cause too much inconvenience. The doctors and nurses are happy to advise patients about the best treatments for warts and verrucas when necessary; your pharmacist will also be able to advise you about the various treatments that are available. 3
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE FOR COMPLETING THE MOONLIGHT WALK ON SATURDAY 11th JUNE 2011 Dr Carvill Anne Greenwood 25k WALK 14k WALK Ruth Burge + family Maria Coward Kerry Roberts Nicola Browne Kay Atkinson 4
(At Rosebank Only) Telephone number 01524 36086 Available 24 hours (Day & Night) to enable you to phone in your prescription requests. This will help free up the telephone for making appointments. Be Positive Remember to keep your thoughts positive, for your thoughts become your words; Remember to keep your words positive, for your words become your actions; Remember to keep your actions positive, for your actions become your habits; and Remember to keep your habits positive, because your habits become your destiny. 5
6 HELP DIRECT Help Direct is a new service which is available in the practice. There is a clinic every Wednesday. The GP can refer you or you can ask for an appointment at the reception desk. They cover the following criteria: Health & Fitness Staying fit and healthy - physical activity, smoking cessation, dietary advice Condition management - expert patient programmes, long term illness support services and groups e.g. Stroke Association Life events - bereavement and counselling Home and Garden Home safety and security - fire safety or home security checks Having a warm enough home - fuel poverty, energy efficiency Cleaning, washing and ironing - domestic services Gardening and general maintenance / repairs via Safe Trader Scheme Learning and Leisure Hobbies, arts and culture - arts & crafts, music and pets Reading / using libraries - library services, computers and IT Social Activity - clubs and groups Access to local amenities - places to visit, local events and adult education Mobility and transport Having the confidence to get out - personal transport, walking aids, scooters & wheelchairs Access to transport - volunteer transport, dial-a-ride and hospital / medical transport Access to free transport bus passes for elderly and disabled Community Groups and Involvement Voluntary & Community groups - church & faith groups, neighbourhood groups Opportunities to socialise with others Employment, volunteering and training Finding or keeping a job - job seeking, careers advise and business start up Accessing volunteering opportunities Accessing training or education Relationships and families Personal relationships - divorce, separation, relationship counselling and domestic abuse Contact with family - carers support, fostering / adoption, parenting skills Managing finances Welfare benefits checks Financial advice and support to manage debt Budget management Pensions advice Legal support and advice
BOOKED YOUR HOLIDAY? THINKING OF BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY? Remember that some holiday destinations may require or recommend vaccinations. Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse to discuss whether vaccinations are required and for general travel advice. Remember - if you are booking a last minute trip, it may not be possible to book a last minute appointment for travel advice. Ideally check 8 weeks prior to travelling. The type of vaccines you require can depend on your destination, type of holiday and the amount of time you will be away. A few of the more commonly used vaccines are:- Hepatitis A This is transmitted via contaminated water and food. It attacks the liver and causes jaundice and fatigue. The vaccine needs to be given at least 2 weeks before travel. A second vaccine if given 6 months after gives 10 years protection. Typhoid Fever This is also caused by contaminated food and water, and causes high temperatures, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The vaccine should be given at least 1 week before travel and lasts for 3 years. Tetanus & Polio vaccine Ensure these are up to date. Other vaccines are required for different parts of the world and at different times of the year. Rabies Rabies is a fatal disease and is transmitted via the salvia of a rabid animal through a bite or a scratch. It occurs on all continents of the world but there is a particular high risk in Africa, South America, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Rabies is preventable via vaccination with a 3 dose schedule and is available at Rosebank for a cost of 135.00. However, it is important for travellers to seek medical attention following potential exposure to obtain a booster vaccine. Travellers with no previous vaccination history following a potentially rabid bite will need an Immunoglobulin administered plus the complete course of vaccine. Unfortunately the immunoglobulin is becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of in some of the high risk countries and therefore pre travel 7
vaccination is highly recommended. The practice nurse will be able to advise you on potential risk for each country visited. Malaria This is prevalent in some countries and is a dangerous disease, which is spread by mosquitoes. Malaria produces a high fever and can in some cases affect the kidneys, liver, brain and blood, and can be fatal. Your Practice Nurse will tell you the type of tablets you will need for your destination. Even if you have taken the medication and you develop a fever or feel ill while abroad or up to 3 months after you return, see your doctor. Travelling around the world always brings some risks to your health, so in order for you minimise most health hazards - seek advice. Measles Outbreak in France There has been a recent upsurge in measles cases linked to France. The Health Protection Agency is advising that all travellers to Mainland Europe should ensure they have adequate immunity (x2 doses of MMR or equivalent). Please ask the practice nurse if you are unsure about your immunity status. Eat & drink safely If you have any doubts about the purity of the water, use only bottled water for drinking and cleaning teeth. Do not have ice cubes in your drinks and ensure the seal on bottled water is intact. Eat only freshly cooked food that is hot or food you can peel. Take care in the sun Ensure that you have a high factor sun cream over exposure can cause sunburn, which leads to premature ageing of the skin and can lead to skin cancer. 8
You can now order your prescription on-line and this will benefit you in the following ways: 1. You can order on-line at your own convenience 2. This may save you a journey to drop your prescription request off at the surgery 3. Free up the telephone if you wish to make an appointment 4. No errors - you get exactly what you order 5. This is easy and convenient to help give you a better service If this is something you would be interested in; please ask for information at the Reception Desk and the Receptionist will issue you with a starter pack with all the relevant instructions for you to order your prescription from home. 9
When the Surgeries are closed: FOR URGENT PROBLEMS OUT OF HOURS If you have an urgent medical problem when the GP Surgery is closed, please ring BAY URGENT CARE the GP Out of Hours Service on 0300 123 11 44. NHS Direct is a nurse led advice line on 0845 4647 and can be used for general medical enquiries or advice AUGUST BANKS HOLIDAYS Monday 29th August - Closed Re-open Tuesday 30th August at 8.00 am If you require URGENT medical attention during these hours when we are closed, please ring Bay Urgent Care 0300 123 11 44 Out of Hours Service 10
Rosebank Surgery Monday - Friday.. 8.00 am - 6.30pm Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday closed for (Staff Training) 1.00 pm - 2.00pm Scale Hall Surgery Monday, Tuesday Thursday & Friday...8.30 am - 6.00pm Wednesday.8.30 am - 12.30pm Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday.8:30am - 12Noon Closed for lunch Monday/Thursday/Friday - 12.30-1.30pm. Galgate Health Centre Monday Friday...8.00 am - 6.00pm Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday closed for (Staff Training) 12.30 pm - 2.30pm Repeat Prescriptions Rosebank & Scale Hall Please call in, or telephone for these after 11.30 am. 48 hours notice is appreciated. Prescriptions can be provided the same day if urgent. Repeat prescriptions are usually on a printed form together with a copy. This can be kept for reference and used for ordering future repeats. If you want the prescription to be posted, please enclose a S.A.E. If you have not had a particular medicine for some time or had your problem reviewed the doctor may ask you to make an appointment to review your treatment. Galgate - Please try to ring before 11.00 am. 11 Home Visits, Appointments, Advice, Results of Investigations and Repeat Prescriptions: Rosebank.. Tel No: 01524 842284 Galgate.. Tel No: 01524 751284 Scale Hall.. Tel No: 01524 64135 Emergencies please ring: Rosebank.. Tel No: 01524 842333 Galgate.. Tel No: 01524 751284 Scale Hall.. Tel No: 01524 64135