Greystoke Surgery

An amazingly, kind gesture by Hepscott W.I.
Don’t Fear The Smear Campaign Five Minutes That Matter Cervical Screening Saves Lives
... Dear Patients at Greystoke Surgery These lavender bags have been lovingly made by members of Hepscott Women’s Institute to support women who are having a cervical smear test. We hope that the soothing and calming fragrance of lavender will help calm any fears and bring comfort. This is part of a campaign following the Don’t Fear The Smear Resolution passed at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the National Federation of Women’s Institute. Pass on our warmest wishes to all who use the lavender bags Hepscott W.I.
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https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org .uk/

https://www.place2be.org.uk/

Please follow link below for the January 2020 PPG Minutes:
http://www.greystokesurgery.co.uk/patient -participation-gr…/

https://www.dementiamatters.net/

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

https://www.theguardian.com/…/seven-way s-to-help-avoid-deme…

Greystoke continue to have stock of flu vaccines, for all age groups, including the 2 and 3 year olds. If you are eligible, please contact reception to make a convenient appointment. many thanks

Please see below link to January 2020 Greystoke Gazette:
http://www.greystokesurgery.co.uk/…/… /2019/12/January-20.pdf

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Advert - we're expanding our ANP Team and would love to hear from you via NHS Jobs:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_r ef=915879104

Viral Gastroenteritis/Norovirus is on the increase
If you have symptoms:
Wash hands with liquid soap and warm running water: ... - Following an episode of diarrhoea or vomiting - After using the toilet - Before handling and eating food
Following an episode of diarrhoea or vomiting, clean and disinfect the affected area with a chlorine-based disinfectant product, e.g. household bleach, Milton.
Not use alcohol handrub as it is not effective at killing the virus.
Stay at home and do not visit hospitals (unless an emergency) or care homes until symptom free for 48 hours.
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Good afternoon - we're advertising for a full time medical receptionist at Greystoke, on www.jobs.nhs.uk
If you are an experienced medical receptionist, it would be great to hear from you:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_r ef=915846169

Bone Health Project
We have started work with a pharmacist called Lewis Sutherland on a bone health project. The project will be pro-actively identifying people who may be at risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become less dense and are more likely to break when exposed to force e.g. with a fall, with the main concern being hip fractures. Osteoporosis is symptomless, and is diagnosed with either a bone density scan (DEXA scan) or following a f...racture. Lewis will contact people who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis to discuss going for a bone density (DEXA) scan at Wansbeck of North Tyneside hospital as a “check-up” for their bones. If the DEXA scan shows osteoporosis, Lewis will discuss potential treatment options. More information about osteoporosis can be found on the www.patient.co.uk web-site.
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Good morning, please see link below for November 2019 Greystoke Gazette:
http://www.greystokesurgery.co.uk/…/98/ 2…/11/November-19.pdf

Good morning, please see link below for November 2019 PPG minutes:
http://www.greystokesurgery.co.uk/patient -participation-gr…/