The Calverton Surgery Newsletter – October 2023
Calverton Surgery PPG Well-Being Event
This month I am very excited to be promoting a well-being event organised by our practice PPG (patient participation group). This is on Oct 21st and will be at the Calverton Village Hall. More information as below.
Calverton Health & Wellbeing Event
Saturday 21st October 2023
Calverton Village Hall, 10.00am – 3.00pm
This event is being hosted by the Patients Participant Group and supported by the Calverton Practice. It aims to inform and promote a proactive approach to health and well-being, to the Calverton patient cohort and surrounding area. Over 20 specialists will be offering help and advice on a variety of different topics. Blood pressure checks and Covid vaccination clinic for over 65’s
Free entry –for more information contact Nick [email protected]
Also, are you aware of someone with a gambling problem? We are aware that with the rise of on-line services this is an increasing and often hidden problem. There is now an East Midlands Gambling Harms service. It is free to access on 0300 013 2330, www.eastmidlandsgambling.nhs.uk . They offer advice and support, workshops and therapy sessions and can help turn a gambling problem into something more manageable.
Might you need other support? You can now text NOTTS to 85258 to start a free, confidential text conversation with a trained volunteer. The texting is anonymous and will not appear on your phone bill. Issues such as Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, Abuse, Relationship concerns, Bullying, Panic Attacks and Loneliness can all be considered.
More specifically if you are a man being bullied, abused, humiliated, or controlled by a partner, ex-partner or family, help and advice is available. It’s a 9.30 to 4.30 service but with a 24hr confidential answerphone on 0115 960 5556, www.equation.org.uk/need-help
For woman in a similar predicament there is a free 24hr local helpline run by Juno Women’s Aid. Their number is 0808 800 0340, www.junowomensaid.org.uk
Finally, don’t forget that our practice flu clinics are filling up fast. Please book your appointment soon if you are eligible.