Quality care for our local community
The GP Federation for Guildford and Waverley in the Surrey Heartlands area, working to improve primary and community care.
With the weather warming up, it's important to ensure food is prepared and stored properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Stay healthy and safe during warmer months by following the Food Standards Agency advice on food safety and hygiene.
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May is May Measure Month 2024, a global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness of blood pressure as a key health indicator.
You can visit a local clinic, hospital, or participating pharmacy to have your blood pressure measured for free.
#MayMeasureMonth2024
Are you a carer?
Whether you are a young carer, adult carer, or a professional who work with carers, the Action for Carers Surrey website is full of invaluable advice and news.
Visit it here: https://t.co/oP4FfNnE0X
#youngcarer#procarecommunityservices
With the sunny weather approaching it's so important to take precautions no matter your age.
Ensure that you, or anyone you are caring for:
👉️Wear Sunscreen
👉️Attend Free Screenings
👉️Educate Yourself and Others
👉️Avoid Tanning Beds
👉️Wear Protective Clothing
There have been instances where thunderstorm activity has been linked to increases in people reporting symptoms of asthma and seeking medical attention for issues with their breathing. These episodes are termed 'thunderstorm asthma'.
Find out more: https://t.co/3PNpJNb8uE
Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk: https://t.co/7csagktaxa
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, it’s important to get them checked by your GP.
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
Make sure your child is protected with an MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination. Two doses of the MMR vaccine gives your child the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.
Contact your GP practice to get your child vaccinated: https://t.co/K3HcbccQhU
Will this be the year you quit smoking? You’re three times more likely to stop smoking with the right support. 🚭
If you quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
Find free support and advice on how to quit from https://t.co/T0MEIRGy6k
We're proud to be the first GP Federation to partner with an acute trust - the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.
One area in particular where we've seen the partnership work really well is in adult community health services.
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View your health records, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.
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March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to contact your GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse.
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Our wonderful team provide nursing care, support, advice and treatment for people in their own homes. Our aim is always to maintain our patients' health and independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admission.
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No Smoking Day is coming! Did you know, after 1 year of being smoke free, the risk of a heart attack is cut by half compared to a smoker. Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
#nosmokingday#quitsmoking
🚭It’s never too late to quit smoking!
When you stop smoking, there are almost immediate improvements to your health 🩻
🗓️#NoSmokingDay – Wednesday 13 March
We are all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. Everyone should know they are not alone and help is available.
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#loneliness#everymindmatters#mentalhealth
Measles cases are rising in England. You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine if your child has missed either of their 2 doses.
For more information: https://t.co/c0CM7YG0bA
#mmr#measles#vaccines
What do you do to take care of yourself?
A walk in nature is a really good way of taking your mind off things and relieving stress.
What are some of your favourite places to walk locally?
#surrey#mentalhealth#walking
We are seeking a highly motivated and highly skilled Registered Nurse to be a Community Matron working alongside social care, mental health, ambulance, and acute colleagues to ensure coordinated, responsive, and safe care.
Apply here: https://t.co/t5AYfNnHxs
#communitynursing
We are seeking a Bank Community Phlebotomist to provide an efficient, effective, and quality community phlebotomy service to adult patients predominantly in their homes.
Closing date 25 February.
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#phlebotomist#procare#jobvacancy