NEWSLETTER. Winter Survival Guide EDITORIAL. How to keep bugs at bay. Dr Sibtain Hussain
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1 Issue 26 January 2017 PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE NEWSLETTER We re on the web EDITORIAL This time of year is always challenging for the NHS and all healthcare workers. In this edition we offer advice about coping with the winter, vaccinations and the pharmacy first scheme. It is increasingly important for the vulnerable to ensure they are well hydrated and stay warm this winter. In the ever-changing landscape of the NHS, at Pendleside we continue to adapt ensuring quality patient care is our first priority. Dr Sibtain Hussain INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pharmacy 2 Mental Health Shingles Vaccine Meningitis 4 Meningitis Pregnancy/Whooping Website Information 6 Pendleside Wordsearch Winter Survival Guide How to keep bugs at bay Vitamin D levels do dip in winter, we need it for strong bones and a robust immune system, Most vitamin D comes from the sun and you can store some up by being outdoors in the summer months. Try and get outside as much as you can. Oily fish can help boost levels; older people who don't have any sun exposure won't be able to get enough from diet alone, so may need to use vitamin D supplements. Exercise is good for you, keep active, it might even help to manage stress and anxiety and combat general grumpiness. Flu jabs reduce the risk of death if you catch flu. The risk of serious side-effects is very low. The elderly in winter Most of us have broken a bone at some point. When we're younger, it usually takes a fairly major fall and we'll usually bounce back quickly; but as you get older, your bones thin and you're more likely to break a bone (especially wrist or hip) with a even a minor tumble. As well as being painful, this can really knock your confidence, and if you're worried about leaving the house, you can get socially isolated and find it hard to live independently. Falls are more common in winter, so take precautions to keep safe. In icy weather, put on proper shoes with good grips; plant your foot firmly before putting your weight down and never hurry. In very cold weather it is best to stay indoors. Do a stock take of your larder (or ask a friend / family member to help), to make sure there is enough food to see you through a week or two. Stock up with tinned foods and long life milk. Remember to keep your home warm and wrap up. older people are more likely to fall at night. A nightlight can help you orientate yourself. Remove rugs from the bedside and make sure there are no light flexes trailing on the floor, both are easy to trip on. Turn the light on before getting out of bed, and sit on the edge of the bed for a couple of minutes before standing to avoid dizziness due to low blood pressure. The common cold Most upper respiratory infections are caused by viral infections. They usually get better in a few days. The common cold virus infects the nose and upper airways, it is extremely common. An adult can expect 2 colds a year, and a young child could have 10 colds a year. Many different viruses can cause a cold, this is why colds can recur, and immunisation against colds is not possible. The common symptoms of a cold are a congested nose, a runny nose, and sneezing. At first there is a clear mucus discharge from the nose, this often becomes thick and yellow/green after 2-3 days. It may be difficult to sleep due to a blocked nose. You may feel generally unwell and tired, and you may develop a mildly high temperature. Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen will help reduce a fever, and also ease any aches, pains and headaches. Have plenty to drink if you have a fever, to prevent dehydration. Dr John Zak
2 Page 2 NEWSLETTER Pharmacy Services Pharmacists play a key role in providing quality healthcare. They are experts in medicines and will use their clinical expertise, together with their practical knowledge to advise you on common ailments such as coughs, colds, aches and pains, as well as healthy eating and stopping smoking. Patients can see the pharmacist for; Skin conditions, such as mild acne and mild eczema Coughs and colds, including nasal congestion and sore throat Minor cuts and bruises Constipation and haemorrhoids Hay fever and allergies Aches and pains, such as headaches, earache and back pain Indigestion, diarrhea and threadworms Period pain and thrush Warts and verrucas, mouth ulcers and cold sores Athlete s foot Nappy rash and teething
3 Issue 26 Page 3 Our Mental Health Practitioner Andrew McCrimmon The embedded mental health practitioner role is a new, innovative role, complementing existing primary care psychological therapies services, and secondary care specialist mental health services. The role was piloted within the integrated neighbourhood teams across Central Lancashire for a period of four months and progressed to a full-time, 12 month seconded role in East Lancashire. Mental health Practitioner Andrew McCrimmon continues to sit within and supports the Ribblesdale Integrated Neighbourhood Team over 2 days per week. Andrews work consists of identifying mental health needs, and the management of mild to moderate mental health needs in the context of physical health issues. We know physical health problems can lead to mental health problems and vice versa. Andrew also covers mental health issues for patients involved with district nurses, occupational therapists and our community matron Dianne Hobro. The role offers an alternative perspective of whole person health, that assist s with timely case finding and development of a holistic management plan with the community health team. Should you like to see Andrew get in touch with us at Pendleside. Shingles Vaccine If you are aged 70/71 or 78/79 years of age please consider the vaccine. Shingles is the same virus that causes chicken pox and will give you a cluster of painful, itchy fluid filled blisters. They burst and turn into sores, crust over and heal. They commonly affect the chest but can affect the head, face and eyes. The older you are the more likely you are to have long lasting pain. If the eye is affected the pain is severe and can lead to loss of vision or even permanent blindness. For some people the pain can go on for months and years and is difficult to control. SO GET YOURS TODAY! Sr Carol Kay
4 Page 4 NEWSLETTER Meningitis Meningitis is a potentially serious infection which affects the membranes surrounding the brain. It can be caused by infection and also some non-infectious causes. Most cases of meningitis tend to occur within the first few years of life. Many people will be aware of the new Meningitis Vaccines made available as part of the childhood vaccination programme. The Meningitis ACWY vaccine has been made available to new students at university and young teenagers. It is a single injection offered to children aged 14. There has been a catch-up programme for some older students in the early stages of the vaccination programme. The Meningitis B vaccine was first introduced last year and is offered to children at 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 1 year. It is offered to children born after 1st May The Men B Vaccine protects children from infection by Men B which causes 90% of childhood meningitis cases.
5 V olume 1, Issue 1 Page 5 There has been much in the news regarding Meningitis B vaccinations and its lack of availability to children born before 1st May Although the children most at risk of Meningitis are being offered the vaccine by the NHS (ie children under 1 year old) many parents wish their children to have the Meningitis B vaccine despite being outside of the most at risk group. Vaccinations are available privately for this purpose and although at present the vaccination cannot be offered by NHS GP Practices to those born before 1st May 2015 it can be found in private clinics. When given above the age of 2 the vaccine is given twice by injection, spaced 2 months apart. There are many private clinics and high street chemists offering this service. If you wish to discuss these services further please do contact your local chemist or private vaccination clinic. Dr Pakman Pregnant Ladies After your 20 week scan it is important for you to have a whooping cough vaccine. Whooping cough is still high in most age groups and so it is important that you are vaccinated as it is an effective and safe way to protect your baby until they have their own vaccines at 8 weeks of age. Sr Carol Kay
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7 Pendleside Wordsearch M S E L G N I H S P H D E S D E W Q T V U B C R A X H N E R D V G D Y O N E H E T K I R V I P O L C E G Z Y L N G C S V C T E F P N N C A C F W C P H A S L N A B S E J B O L A W P T Y B N D U H N Y N F W V F A I X C M L L E F D W Y E M G W O Y S A A M E N I N G I T I S N M V T M R Q S X M C G Y Z C Y D N S E R I J I T R E V S Y C E D T T F A N K D P Y S D U M M N Z S G V H D Y E N C F C B I U L V V W K P T B K L A J W G M F E E Y K D A W S Z D M MEDICATION MENINGITIS MENTALHEALTH PENDLESIDE PHARMACY PREGNANCY SHINGLES VACCINE WINTER Pendleside Medical Practice Railway View Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JG Tel: Fax:
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