Wellspring Surgery St Anns

Patients often ask 'why am I so tired?'.
For some, there may be a medical cause. For many, it is simply overdoing it. I love this image as it shows what takes your energy and what can help refuel you.
... Worth taking a look and sharing.
Comment, share, #selfcare
See More

Dear Patients of Wellspring Surgery St Anns.
We are short clinicians this week due to illness and unable to get last minute cover. Please continue to access the surgery appropriately. If signposted to other services like GP+ or your local pharmacist do remember they offer excellent care and can likely help you better than you expect.
Also many health issues can be managed appropriately by #selfcare.

Can you help?

#IWontForget will you?

Do you know about all the services you can access WITHOUT seeing your GP?
Our reception and admin staff will help signpost you to the right services meaning the GP can have more time to deal with your health needs.
Please share for all patients to see.
... #selfcare
See More

Be sensible in the hot weather but do enjoy it.

Hello all The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for the #heatwave this week.
Please remember to stay safe by avoiding the mid-day heat, drinking plenty of water throughout the day and following sick-day rules on your medications if applicable.
... Also, listen out on Capital FM this week for Dr Hussain Gandhi as he talks about this and other ways to keep safe
Please feel free to comment, share on your own page and as always #selfcare
See More

Wellspring Surgery St Anns tips for the heatwave: - Close windows & draw blinds when it's hot. - Open windows for ventilation when it's cooler. - Splash yourself with cool water. - Avoid alcohol, caffeine & high sugar drinks. ... - Have cool water and diluted fruit juice regularly. - Wear loose clothing, hats & sunglasses - Look after yourself and neighbours
Comment, share #Selfcare
See More

Wellspring Surgery St Anns runs a telephone assessment service for urgent on the day appointment requests.
This morning (26.618) we had 31 patients contacting the practice for an urgent health issue wanting a GP appointment this morning.
When assessed by a GP, only 11 patients needed a GP appointment this morning.
... The rest were either seen by our excellent nurses (4 patients) or managed with appropriate interventions like a prescription or test arranged over the phone (9 patients) or #selfcare advice (2 patients).
The remaining (5 patients) did not need to be seen that day and had appropriate appointments arranged for them.
65% of the patients wanting an urgent GP appointment were offered appropriate care by NOT seeing a GP.
This means our GPs can be seeing the patients they should be seeing, and patients getting the service they need.
Please help us, and other practices by continuing to work with us to see the right person for your health needs.
Comment, share #SelfCare.
See More

PLEASE SHARE!!! The Greater Nottinghamshire area is doing a survey on how it commissions services for patients with Coeliac disease.
Currently, £176,488 is spent on prescribed gluten-free foods each year across Greater Nottingham. The six-week consultation will run Thursday 14 June to Thursday 26 July.
... To have your say:  Go to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GN-gluten-free  Call: 0115 883 9594 (City patients) or 0115 883 1709 (County patients) for a printed copy or to complete over the phone
Comment, share, #selfcare
See More

All residents and patients of Wellspring Surgery St Anns are encouraged to attend and engage in this local supportive event.
Comment, share, #selfcare

How much alcohol you drink on a regular basis will affect your health.
Support is available via local teams like Framework and Last orders.
Stopping regular alcohol can improve your liver health, help you lose weight and improve most chronic health conditions.
... Comment, share, #selfcare
See More

All patients at Wellspring Surgery St Anns may use the new GP+ service in the city centre for routine health issues, urgent physiotherapy appointments and may be directed there if our appointment system is over capacity.
Please note this service can not process investigation or referral requests.
Comment, share, #selfcare

Much needed funding goes to local Nottingham services like the excellent Harmless team.
Comment, share, #selfcare.

Hay-fever is a common condition that can be self managed. Remember prevention is better than a cure.
Patients registered at Wellspring Surgery St Anns will be directed to local pharmacies for treatment. Many of our patients will be eligible for treatment under the Pharmacy First scheme.
Comment, share, #selfcare

Our thoughts and support go out to those caught up in yesterday's events.
For any residents struggling with the events of this day: consider contacting Wellness in Mind, Samaritans or the local IAPT services.
Comment, share, #selfcare

It is almost exam season.
It is important to remember that if you/ your child is absent from an exam due to ill-health then you should NOT book an appointment for a letter on this matter.
As per the attached letter from OFQUAL it is not needed. If insisted then there WILL be a charged for this as not NHS work.
... Please share wider.
Comment, share, #selfcare
See More