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Hundreds of NHS patients have received personal, specialised care thanks to a new service set up during the coronavirus pandemic. Stroke Connect, a partnership with the NHS and the Stroke Association provides stroke survivors with support and advice in the early days following hospital discharge, without having to leave the house. Experts have said that the new offer is providing a ‘lifeline’ during the pandemic and has helped more than 500 people to rebuild their lives after having a stroke since it launched last month. Patients are contacted for an initial call within a few days of discharge from hospital, from a trained ‘Stroke Association Connector’, an expert in supporting people after stroke. The connector provides reassurance, support with immediate concerns and links the stroke survivor to support they can access in the long-term as part of their recovery journey as well as signposting them to other sources of support. A further call is offered within the month to check in

Turning Point Talking Therapies There are  new online workshops launching on the 4 June 2020  This NHS funded program, in partnership with NHS Wakefield CCG, will be delivered by Turning Point Talking Therapies by trained therapists via the video platform Webex Cloud.  They will be delivering webinars on:  Managing Anxiety and Worry during Covid-19  Wellbeing Whilst Working during Covid-19  Mindfulness during Covid-19  Sleep during Covid-19  These are open for anyone aged 16 and over, registered with a GP in the Wakefield District. People can find out more by phoning 01924 234 860, emailing wakefield.talking@turningpoint.co.uk or by visiting the website https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/wakefield/ 

Normally October -April each year we are advising adults and children over 1 year take a daily supplement of Vitamin D to maintain healthy levels. Vitamin D helps to control the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies. Both are needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. Vitamin D is found naturally in a small number of foods, including oily fish, red meat, liver and egg yolks. It's also found in fortified foods like breakfast cereals and fat spreads. However, it's difficult for us to get the recommended amount of vitamin D from food alone. Our main source of vitamin D is from the action of sunlight on our skin. At present, due to the Stay at Home advice, you may not be getting enough vitamin D from sunlight if you’re indoors most of the day. There have been some news reports about vitamin D reducing the risk of coronavirus. However, there is no evidence that this is the case. As a precaution, all babies under one year should have a daily 8.5-10mcg vitamin D s

During the coronavirus crisis, parents and carers up and down the country have been doing the right thing by keeping children with minor ailments at home. Early reports show that self-isolation measures in place are making a difference to virus-related hospital admissions. The NHS is under immense pressure, with around 15 times the amount of people trying to access NHS 111 for advice and guidance. Children with febrile symptoms, lethargy and vomiting may be mistaken as a COVID-19 patient. While COVID-19 is infectious to children it is rarely serious and children do not always present with common symptoms. If a child is unwell, they are likely to be unwell for reasons not related to COVID-19. There are increasing concerns that children and families are not accessing medical advice and review when it is needed. We want to make sure that children are getting a quick diagnosis as soon as possible (right care, right time and right place). We want our patients to know that we are here f

Information for patients on consulting by video   The practice has started using online and video consultations as a route you can consult with our clinical staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. This supports the Government advice of social distancing and isolation.   YOU WILL NOT NEED A CONULTATION IF YOU REQUIRE GENERAL ADVICE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS INCLUDING SYMPTOMS, SELF CARE, SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SELF-ISOLATION ADVICE. INSTEAD PUT ‘NHS CORONAVIRUS’ INTO GOOGLE OR VISIT THE PRACTICE WEBSITE, KINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE UNDER PATIENT INFORMATION.   Please follow the guide to see if a video consultation is right for you:   You only need a video consultation if a telephone consultation cant be performed Video consultations provide more visual information and the doctor or nurse may decide therefore this is the best method to consult Your doctor or nurse may be self isolating and working by video You will need a good internet connection You need a quiet

In addition to the previous advice, the latest guidance provides advice regarding additional areas affected. The NHS in England and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The risk to the general public is moderate. If you have arrived back to the UK from mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau within 14 days, follow the specific advice for returning travellers. The NHS 111 service is experiencing very high volumes of calls Please use the following links instead: For information about Coronavirus but don't think you have been affected go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/   Anyone worried that they may have coronavirus or may have come into contact with someone who has https://111.nhs.u

Important Information for patients: If you have travelled from, or had contact with anyone who has travelled from the following countries to the UK in the last 14 days, and you develop symptoms of cough fever or shortness of breath you should immediately: stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area China Thailand Japan Republic of Korea Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore Malaysia Macau If you have travelled from Wuhan or Hubei Province in the last 14 days you should immediately: stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area Please follow this advice even if you do not have symptoms of the virus Please DO NOT come to the Practice -call 111 who will advise further