Kernow Health

A reminder that all Kernow Health HQ staff are working from home for the remainder of the #COVIDー19 pandemic.
Please continue to make contact with our team via email. Calls to our main number will not be picked up.
👉 https://www.kernowhealthcic.org.uk/contac t

It's okay to feel scared, worried or confused during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Here are some top tips for managing your mental health and looking after yourself in these testing times.
For more info and support visit 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/…/stress-anxiet…/m ental-health-helplines/

We know it can be tempting to enjoy the glorious bank holiday weather, but PLEASE stay at home.
Our beautiful Duchy will still be here when this is all over.
#StayHomeSaveLives

🍴 During this time, we are aware that NHS and health care workers are finding it increasingly challenging to access essential supplies and ingredients.
We have a compilation of the offers we have been made aware of across Cornwall.
If you have an offer of support and would like to add an to this page, please contact us at kernowhealthcic.workforce@nhs.net with the details so we can start sharing.
... 👉 https://cornwallcepn.co.uk/resources/covi d-19-support/…
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We love where we live. We love where we work.
Cornwall will still be here when this is all over.
#StayHomeSaveLives #LoveWhereYouLive

👏 #ClapForOurCarers is once again taking place tonight across the country.
Please join us to say #ThankYouNHS for their incredible work in Cornwall and around the UK during these testing times.

Some amazing work going on here. Please sign up if you can help

Our Community Navigators have been doing more exceptional work over the last few months. Read all about their work below.

CANCELLATION OF APPRENTICESHIP EVENT 5TH FEBRUARY. Unfortunately, the apprenticeship event due to be held tomorrow at Roche and Heartlands has had to be cancelled. We are hoping to run a similar event sometime later in the year. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. KHCIC

Cornwall Training Hub's fifth and final Dementia webinar is now available to view on our YouTube site https://youtu.be/gwkBctlAxFM.
Dr. Vicky Brown (Old Age Psychiatrist) and Dr. Allison Hibbert (NHS Kernow Dementia Lead) discuss the legal issues that can be involved in caring for those with dementia; with a focus on capacity.
Thank you to all involved that made the Dementia webinar series possible. Thanks to all that joined the webinar live...and all those that have watched... them.
Thanks also to those who delivered the presentations and gave their time for such an important cause and for our partner organisations for their support.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust NHS Kernow RCHT Treliske Cornwall LMC Cornwall Council
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Our Community Navigators have been busy again in the community doing some awesome work. Please see below for an update on their awesomeness!

Our Community Connect Navigators, in partnership with Volunteer Cornwall, are hosting a Network Morning for organisations supporting people experiencing mental health issues. They'll explore developing a local mental health offer in the coastal cluster working with key agencies and local business.
Please use the Eventbrite link to register your interest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-agnes-net working-morning-ti…

Our Community Navigators continue to do some great work in the community. See highlights attached below in our Community Connect bulletin.

Our School Immunisations team have various catch up clinics running throughout December. Visit https://www.kernowhealthcic.org.uk/…/se asonal-f…/information for more details.

Working in partnership with Kernow LMC, CFT, RCHT and Cornwall Council, our third Dementia webinar was held on Wednesday 20th November, with speakers Dr Henry Cameron (Consultant Psychiatrist) & Teresa Parsons (from the Alzheimer's society) and Dr Allison Hibbert.
The topic for this webinar was 'Living well with Dementia' and covered practical tips to support people living with Dementia, caring for carers, annual reviews, medication for Alzheimer's disease, talking therapies and reducing and managing challenging behaviour.
The video of the webinar is on our YouTube channel, and can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ZuiTYU2o-7Q

On Thursday 31st October Cornwall Training Hub hosted the second webinar in our five part series on Dementia - "Dementia - further diagnostic tips".
Dr. Allison Hibbert (GP with CFT) was joined by Dr. Sally Thomas (Clinical Lead Old Age Psychiatrist) and Jodie Ley (Clinical Lead Nurse for complex care & Dementia liaison).
The focus was delirium, with the other "three Ds" of dementia, drugs and delirium also being discussed.
... See the full video here: https://youtu.be/DXktqHmDHAI
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Kernow Health CiC are hosting an event on the evening of 13.11.19 at 7pm at the Victoria Inn, Threemilestone, for GPs in the very early stages of their career.
With representation from Kernow LMC & local GPs, talks will focus on work roles in practices, mentoring and portfolio opportunities, plus educational work and fellowship roles.
There are only a few tickets remaining - but for those new GPs who are interested in the event please follow the link below: ... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kernow-hea lth-early-career-g…
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Another support group start up in the Carnon Downs area - Getting Confident Online. Contact details on the poster for anyone that's interested in going along!