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DrinkCoach resource RMBC

Rotherham Council has partnered with DrinkCoach to help residents to get tailored alcohol advice and support on their phone, tablet or laptop. To All Adult Patients: Want to find out how alcohol could be affecting your health and wellbeing? Thinking about making some changes to your drinking to improve your health and wellbeing? Take the alcohol quiz HERE for tips and advice and to book a FREE online and confidential coaching session, for more tailored support. Rotherham residents will be able to access free online coaching sessions which will connect them with a DrinkCoach via video call. Sessions are confidential and convenient with daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.

NEW RSV VACCINATION

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79. What the RSV vaccine is for The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life. It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses such as: pneumonia (a lung infection) bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies) These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems. They may need to be treated in hospital and can be life-threatening. Getting RSV can also make your symptoms worse if you have a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

Friends & Family Test

Thank you to all our patients who have taken the time to complete our Friends & Family Test following their appointments over the past month.

Missed Appointments

In the month of November 2024 81 appointments were missed at this practice This equates to 16 ½ hours wasted time. Please let your GP practice or clinic know if you no longer need your appointment so someone else can use it. We have introduced a new appointment reminder system which also allows patients to cancel their appointments and this seems to have had a positive impact on our did not attend rates. We thank our patients that are using this service.

STOPTOBER

This October, join the 2.5 million people who’ve been inspired by Stoptober. Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, Stoptober gives you the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. Stay smoke-free for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good. With the right support, quitting is easier than you think. Start planning today by checking out our free tools and tips to help you stay on track. You’ve got this!

WEAR IT PINK THIS OCTOBER

Breast cancer awareness is a campaign to educate people about breast cancer, reduce stigma, and increase screening rates. It's celebrated throughout October, which is known as "Pink October".

Daylight App launch rotherha

Daylight is a free, evidence based digital app treatment for anxiety and worry. It has been developed by Big Health who are the makers of “Sleepio” an app to treat insomnia. Daylight has been rolled out and used to benefit patients in Scotland for some time, and is now being provided to South Yorkshire.

FLU & COVID SEASON 2024

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Childhood Vaccinations

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up. SPEAK TO YOUR GP SURGERY IF you think you or your child have missed any vaccinations you or your child have a vaccination appointment – but you've missed it or cannot attend Your GP surgery can book or rearrange an appointment. It's best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.

Sexual Health Drop In

The Place family and children’s centre sexual health drop in (no appointments needed). This is where service users and members of the public can access free STI and pregnancy testing, condoms etc.