Sleaford Medical Group

Did you know that today is Young Carers awareness day? As many as one in five secondary school children may be a carer for someone in their lives. Young carers are entitled to support, both in their caring role, but also to decide if they are able to continue caring for a loved one. If you are a young carer and would like support and advice, you can speak to a member of the practice team, or contact carers direct on 0300 123 1053
https://www.nhs.uk/…/socia…/being-a-y oung-carer-your-rights/

Park Run is an ideal way to get fit and stay fit for free. If you haven’t previously considered Park Run, why not give it a try. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/

It can be difficult to reduce the amount of sugar you’re eating, especially when it’s not always clear what the lowest sugar choice is. The NHS has some helpful suggestions to reduce your sugar intake here https://www.nhs.uk/…/eat-well/how-to-cu t-down-on-sugar-in-…/

Wuhan novel coronavirus
If 14 days before the onset of a respiratory illness, you have travelled to Wuhan, Hubei Province, China OR had contact with confirmed cases of WN-CoV.
We would advise DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY. CONTACT BY TELEPHONE TO DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS.
... On 31st December 2019, WHO was confirmed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. A novel coronavirus was subsequently identified from patient samples.
In the absence of effective drugs or a vaccine, control of this virus relies on the prompt identification, appropriate risk assessment, management and isolation of possible and confirmed cases and the investigation and follow up of close contacts to minimise potential onward transmission.
The risk to the UK population has been assessed as low, based on the emerging evidence regarding case numbers, potential sources and human to human transmission, the risk to travellers to Wuhan is moderate. This has been raised from very low due to current evidence on the likelihood of cases being imported into this country.
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HPV vaccination is an important part of the strategy to prevent cervical cancer. If you are under 25 (and over 12) and missed vaccination in school year 8, then you are still eligible to have the vaccination, please ask a member of the team for details. https://www.nhs.uk/…/vacc…/hpv-human- papillomavirus-vaccine/

Please follow the link below for a short update from our very own GP, Dr Wiseman, with regards to HRT. This aims to clarify to our patients the monitoring that will be required for those on the medication and direct them to useful guidance on the subject.
http://www.sleafordmedicalgroup.co.uk/hor mone-replacement-…/

If you are a carer for someone with a learning disability, you may find this leaflet is helpful to explain Smear Tests and why they are necessary. https://www.jostrust.org.uk/…/isl116_18 _er_smear_tests_fina…

Have you had a smear test before? If you aren’t sure what’s involved, you can find out here. It might save your life. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-sc reening/

This week is cervical cancer prevention awareness week. Jo’s Trust have a number of suggestions about how you can reduce your risk of cervical cancer https://www.jostrust.org.uk/…/cervical- cancer-prevention-we…

This week is cervical cancer prevention awareness week. To mark the start of this week of awareness we are posting a throwback to an article written for the Sleaford Standard back in March 2019 by our very own Dr Bhandal. As she states within the article; ‘Fear and embarrassment can discourage women from attending for cervical, screening but the potential benefits of screening has and can save lives.’
https://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/…/ce rvical-cancer-tests-…

Feeling low isn’t just related to the time of year. Depression and low mood can affect you at any time. The NHS has some advice about what to do if you are feeling low, depressed, or anxious. https://www.nhs.uk/…/stress-anxiet…/l ow-mood-and-depression/

As the nights are getting longer, it can feel like a particularly difficult time of year. Here are some hints and tips on how to make winter more bearable. https://www.heartandstroke.ca/…/11-ways -to-stay-active-in-w…

The Samaritans are asking us to ‚Äòshare the warmth‚Äô for Brew Monday on the 20th January, or any day during January or February to help them to support those who contact them https://www.samaritans.org/‚Ķ/support-‚Ä ¶/campaign/brew-monday/

Are you wondering whether you are drinking too much? It can be difficult to calculate exactly how much you’re drinking. Drink aware have a calculator to help you decide whether your drinking is within recommended limits. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/understand-y ou…/unit-calculator

If you’ve never donated blood, you can find out here what is involved. Each day the NHS blood service needs 400 new donors to meet demand https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-proc ess/

If you’re thinking about joining a gym this January, we may be able to save you some money. There are plenty of ways to get exercise and stay fit without spending any cash. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/gym -free-exercises/