The Chorley Surgery

Making the most of your GP appointment Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of your GP appointment? You might be surprised at some of the ideas here https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/ŌĆ”/10-top- tips-get-most-out-yoŌĆ”
Not sure who you should see about a medical issue you are having. Take a look at this chart to see what is most appropriate for you. https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/media/1271786/the rmometer.pdf

Online patient access Have you thought about signing up for online patient access. You may be able to request appointments, and repeat medications and can do this when the surgery isnŌĆÖt open. Not only that, you wonŌĆÖt need to spend time waiting on the phone or coming into surgery to make your request. Signing up is a straightforward process which our reception team can help with if needed. WeŌĆÖll need to see some ID to make sure youŌĆÖre requesting access to the right records, and then you are good to go. Take a look at our practice website, or ask in surgery today.

20th June - National clean air day Following on from breathe easy week, what could be more important to the health of millions than clean air? It is estimated that poor air quality contributes to 1 in 13 cases of lung cancer. Find out more about how you can help make clean air available to all here https://www.cleanairday.org.uk/Pages/Cate gory/the-facts #CleanAirDay

Breathe easy week Feeling short of breath sometimes can be completely normal, but would you know whether you need to seek advice? https://breathtest.blf.org.uk/

17th to 23rd June - ChildrenŌĆÖs hospice week #ChildrensHospiceWeek This week is children's hospice week. In the UK there are 49,000 children and their families living with life-limiting conditions. Without the network of childrenŌĆÖs hospices, life for these families would look very different. You can find out about the work http://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/a bout-us/

Cervical screening awareness week Cervical screening prevents 75% of cervical cancers from developing yet one in four women donŌĆÖt attend. If you havenŌĆÖt attended your smear test ŌĆō or think you may be overdue for one, contact reception and we can book you in. #SmearTestsSaveLives
You may have been invited to a smear test that you havenŌĆÖt attended. If you are between 25 and 64, itŌĆÖs not too late to ask for a smear test. If you have symptoms you are concerned about, donŌĆÖt wait f...or your next screening, contact your GP surgery.
14th June - World blood donor day If you donŌĆÖt already give blood, perhaps now might be the time to start? There are some blood types which are rare and the UK desperately needs more donors. You can find out more here https://www.blood.co.uk/
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BNF healthy eating week This week ŌĆō take some time to focus on what you eat. ItŌĆÖs the British Nutrition FoundationsŌĆÖ healthy eating week. You can find out more about UK healthy eating guidelines here https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healtŌĆ”/hea lthydiet/eatwell.html
It's really important to eat a healthy breakfast as part of a healthy diet. Do you know what makes a healthy breakfast? https://www.nutrition.org.uk/attachments/ article/1208/Have breakfast challenge guide - adults.pdf
... How much fibre is in your 5-a-day? Can you complete the super challenge each day? https://www.nutrition.org.uk/attachments/ article/1209/Have 5 A DAY challenge guide - adults.pdf
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MenŌĆÖs health week Take some time to think about the men in your life this week. Sunday is FathersŌĆÖ day, and for that reason this week has been chosen to highlight the avoidable health problems which men suffer from. The average lifespan for a man is shorter than that for a woman, encourage the men in your life to seek advice, treatment and a healthy lifestyle.
37 - This menŌĆÖs health week weŌĆÖre focusing on menŌĆÖs health by numbers ŌĆō if your waist is greater than 37 inches, you ...are at greater risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Your waist size isnŌĆÖt necessarily the trouser size you wear. https://www.nhs.uk/ŌĆ”/lifestŌĆ”/why-is-m y-waist-size-important/
14 - This menŌĆÖs health week weŌĆÖre focusing on menŌĆÖs health by numbers ŌĆō If you drink more than 14 units of alcohol each week, you could be drinking too much. There may be some associated side effects youŌĆÖve not thought about. https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/alcoho l-faqs
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Carers week Being a carer can mean that you feel lonely or isolated because you donŌĆÖt have the same opportunities to socialise as you might otherwise do. You can find out what support might be available for you here. https://www.carersweek.org/about-us/suppo rters

Stillbirth and neonatal death awareness SANDS raise awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death. SANDS are helping people to find the words to talk to families who have suffered a loss and to provide support at the hardest moments. #findingyourway2019

National patient participation week ItŌĆÖs time to celebrate our fantastic patient participation group (PPG). Run by and for the benefit of patients, our volunteers give up some of their time to help inform and improve our Practice by giving us impartial views and advice on patient care. If youŌĆÖre interested in becoming a member of our PPG, please contact the practice manager.

Diabetes week Someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes. Do you know what puts you at risk of becoming diabetic? https://www.diabetes.org.uk/preventinŌĆ”/ diabetes-risk-factors #TalkAboutDiabetes
One in fifteen people have diabetes, including one million with type 2 who havenŌĆÖt yet been diagnosed. There are two main types of diabetes, but there are other rarer types too. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the- basics
... Do you know the main symptoms you may have if you are suffering from diabetes? Excessive thirst and needing to go to the toilet a lot are symptoms you might want to get checked. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the- ŌĆ”/diabetes-symptoms
If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, did you know that it is possible for some people to put their diabetes into remission? Diet and lifestyle changes are key to this, find out more here https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the- basŌĆ”/type-2-reverse
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MND awareness month With the death of Stephen Hawking in 2018, Motor Neurone Disease hit the headlines, but what about the financial hardship sufferers face?https://www.mndassociation.org/ŌĆ”/c amŌĆ”/take-action/mnd-costs/

Dear patients Please call us on 01257 513971 Unfortunately we are having issues with our IT and telephone systems and we are therefore unable to access any records. We will keep you updated once we know more. Thank you for your patience.

Action for brain injury awareness week You, me and brain injury. A brain injury affects not only the patient but also their family, friends, colleagues and many more relationships. On the 24th May, itŌĆÖs hats for headway day, wear a funky hat and donate a pound to brain injury awareness. https://www.headway.org.uk/ŌĆ”/events-aŌĆ ”/hats-for-headway-day/

There is an exciting opportunity for a part-time Practice Manager to work with our outstanding team here at The Chorley Surgery - Please note the closing date for applications on NHS jobs is 2nd June 2019. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/showvac/1/2/91558 3022