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Spring 2009 Newsletter

Posted on Tuesday, 19 May 2009 04:09PM by
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of our Newsletter
Staff matters

Dr Maggie Paterson’s six months with us (as locum for Dr Williams) is almost finished. As patients who have seen her will know, she has been delightful to have working with us and we know from the many comments we have had that she will be missed by all. We send her our very best wishes and thank her for all her hard work and unbounding enthusiasm!

Dr Peter Williams returns from his six months sabbatical in South Africa and Lesotho – we look forward to having him back and he will provide an article for our next newsletter detailing his activities whilst he’s been away.

Hayley Marshall - one of our counsellors - has recently left us. We wish her well and thank her for the contribution she has made to the surgery over the past three and a half years. We also look forward to welcoming her replacement Carole Goodwin.

Many of you may be aware that Liz Piggott, one of our receptionists, has been unwell for some time. She now has a diagnosis and is receiving treatment and we look forward to seeing her back with us in the autumn. She thanks the many patients who have enquired after her and for their best wishes.

And finally………Dr Pauline Love wishes to thank the many patients for their good wishes, cards and gifts on the occasion of her marriage to Lee at Christmas.


Surgeries
Can we respectfully remind patients that we see all patients on an appointment only basis please as all our GP’s have other commitments -either visiting patients at home or at Newholme Hospital. We have had patients call in ‘on spec’ – if you need to see a GP urgently please telephone first and we will ensure that you are seen the same day. Thank you.
And while we’re on the subject  ………..

Extended hours      
Just a reminder that we operate late night surgeries on a Monday evening (Wednesdays in the week of a Monday Bank Holiday) from 6.30-8.00 (the surgery is open until 8.30 pm) and early surgery every Wednesday morning from 7.30 – 8.00 am (surgery open from 7.00 am).  These surgery times are primarily for those who work and unable to attend surgery at other times.
Our Practice Nurses will also be available in the near future during the late afternoon/evening time, twice monthly, in an effort to improve access and choice for our patients.

We would also like to remind all patients that we do not close at lunch time.


Walk it off
A brisk walk seems to be a cure-all these days, from helping to lift your mood to strengthening your bones.  And here’s some more good news when it comes to your waistline - a walk of just 15 minutes can reduce chocolate cravings, say researchers at the University of Exeter.  Participants were asked to walk or rest before completing tasks that normally induce chocolate cravings.  So next time the chocolate counter is beckoning, take a stroll instead.
Healthy Magazine, March 2009

Repeat prescriptions
If seeing a GP for a new/acute condition we may well not be able to deal with requests for repeat medication at the same time; we generally require 48 hours (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to deal with repeat medication requests. The dispensary is very busy during surgery time and therefore may not have time to prepare these at short notice.

Telephone calls to/from Doctors

Please note we may not be able to specify a precise time when a GP may call you back if you have requested a call.  If the situation you are phoning about has worsened or need to go out yourselves then we leave the onus with you to get back to us again. 


Set them free                                         

We all want our children to have a rich life, but a new study suggests that loading them up with too may organised activities - whether that’s ballet lessons or swimming classes - can make children more likely to misbehave.  However, giving a child lots of opportunities to play spontaneously – for example building dens or making up dance routines with their friends – can help them develop their imagination and improve their social skills.
Healthy Magazine, March 2009



While we’re on the subject of children …..
Could we please ask that if children are brought into the Surgery, that they are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.  There have been instances where children have been left unattended in the waiting room, who have subsequently created a certain amount of noise and disruption which clearly is not acceptable and may also cause upset to other patients who may be feeling unwell.  There have also been  instances where damage and wastage of equipment and supplies has been caused by children whilst their parent/carer is seeing the Doctor or Nurse, and whilst we are sensitive to the needs of parents, we must ask that children are kept reasonably under control whilst in consulting rooms. 

Smear Tests
Following recent media attention surrounding cervical cancer, we have received a number of requests for smear tests from patients who, as yet, have not been called for testing.  Dept of Health Guidelines state that women aged between 25-49 will be recalled every 3 years, and women aged between 50-65 will be recalled every 5 years.  All eligible patients will be contacted and invited to make an appointment, in turn, and unless you feel there is a specific problem/reason for you to make such a request, we ask that you please wait to be invited, as per the current policy.

Community Matron Clinic

 Sara Land, our Community Matron, is now providing a regular clinic, often described as a ‘minor illness clinic’.  Sara is able to prescribe medications, if required, and may be consulted on a variety of issues.

So, if you wish to see a clinician, but not necessarily a Doctor, and feel that a consultation with Sara may be appropriate for you, please ask when calling to make your appointment.


Overseas telephone Number
Should you find it necessary to call the Surgery from abroad, the telephone number is:-  08704230416


Mind Games

Exercising three times a week can reduce your risk of dementia by up to 40% studies show.  It revs up your circulation and boosts oxygen to your brain.  It’s also essential for keeping you trim and obesity is itself a risk factor.  Dancing and team sports, which require focus, are particularly good.  Also, stop smoking, reduce alcohol and get plenty of essential fatty acids by eating oily fish or taking a supplement.
Healthy Magazine, March 2009



AND HERE’S AN IDEA …


Recycle your specs
Next time you upgrade your glasses, don’t just put your old pair in a drawer. Every year we discard around 10 million pairs of glasses in Europe and North America.  Yet they could be put to life-changing use in the developing world, where the price of glasses can exceed three  months’ salary – meaning more than one billion people who need glasses go without.  Ask your optician if they operate a collection scheme.  Or go to www.vao.org.uk/spectacles or www.uniteforsight.org/donate_eyeglasses.php
Healthy Magazine, March 2009

Private Clinics
Bakewell Physiotherapy Clinic are now running a private clinic in the Surgery every Friday morning - we are pleased to welcome David Meech and Tamsin Brooks to the Surgery, and you will see an article below on the services they offer. If you have a need for physiotherapy and wish to have this done privately, please contact Bakewell Physio direct (01629 814433)
And:
Thornbury Hospital are planning to use a consulting room in the Surgery in the near future for private gynaecology consultations. They will also carry out routine procedures. Again, if you require a specific private referral from your GP please ask.



Private Physiotherapy
Tamsin Brooks and David Meech established their Physiotherapy Clinic at Deepdale Business Park in Bakewell in 2006. After 3 years of delivering physiotherapy care in a modern setting, we were pleased to have an opportunity to work more closely with the team at Bakewell Medical Centre, to provide a private physiotherapy service in-house. The impressive facilities provided by the new surgery at Bakewell are ideal for our needs. It is always beneficial to offer more choices to individuals as to when and where they wish to be seen, and our clinic that now also runs from Bakewell Medical Centre provides this opportunity to us. From a clinicians perspective, we always enjoy working within a wider team, and this brings benefits to they way we work as physiotherapists, and naturally to the patient. We can provide physiotherapy care for many medical conditions, and just as importantly, quick access to treatment when you need it, where you need it.
Typical problems we treat range from aches and sprains, back and neck problems, symptoms due to arthritis or overuse injury, as well as sports injury rehabilitation. Any more complex exercise based work can be carried out back at the clinic at Arden House. Tamsin Brooks offers a Women's Health Clinic once a month from the surgery for antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy care as also for continence.

Patients often come along for assessment and advice, where the benefits of the longer appointments that we offer can give you more time receiving the care that you may need.

Tel:       01629 814433
Email:    general@bakewellphysio.co.uk

Sweet Dreams?
Most children under six go through phases of bed-wetting, night terrors and other problems that disturb their sleep.  But if your child has ongoing trouble sleeping, they may be at higher risk of hyperactivity and weight gain.  Research from the University of Montreal has found 26% of kids between two and a half and six who sleep fewer than 10 hours a night are overweight.  It’s thought this may be because there’s a link between lack of sleep and secretion

of hormones that control appetite.  If your little one is having trouble sleeping, spend time letting them wind down before bed.  Try a warm bath, story or relaxing music.  Make sure they avoid sweets too close to bedtime – these can induce a sugar high that might keep them awake – and try a drop of lavender oil on their pillow, as a German study has shown it to be calming and sleep-inducing.
Healthy Magazine, March 2009

 


FUNDRAISING NEWS

Christmas Raffle

Many thanks to all who contributed to the success of our fundraising raffle at Christmas – whether by donating prizes and/or the purchase of tickets.  We raised £274 for Bakewell Artability Group, which will be used by the group to purchase materials and assist with transport needs for their members.

Ashgate Hospice Midnight Walk

A number of staff (ladies only) will be taking part in this event on Saturday/Sunday 20/21 June.  The route to be followed is Dronfield to Ashgate Hospice and return to Dronfield, 13 miles in total.
Should anyone wish to sponsor staff or make a donation this worthy cause, please ask at Reception.  In addition, if anyone has any remedies for sore feet, these will be equally welcome !!!! 
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