From 1 July the process for making a complaint about NHS primary care services is changing …
Pressures on A&E
Received this from NW London NHS re current pressures on A&E.
… more >>>Some of you will already be aware, but our A&Es are under particular pressure at the moment. We are seeing a significant increase in health issues related to the hot weather and the very high pollen count in the area.
Community Musculoskeletal Services
Another from NW London NHS …
… more >>>Do you use community Musculoskeletal (MSK) services? This includes podiatry, lower limb, foot and ankle services; orthopaedic and spinal services; rheumatology services; MSK pain management services and MSK physiotherapy services. If you do, we want to hear from you.
MSK conditions are to do with your joints, bones and muscles and sometimes associated tissues such as your nerves.
Tackling Major Conditions
The government is seeking views and ideas on how to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage the 6 major groups of health conditions that most affect the population in England. These are:
- cancers
- cardiovascular disease, including stroke and diabetes
- chronic respiratory diseases
- dementia
- mental ill health
- musculoskeletal disorders
The views and ideas gathered will inform the priorities and actions in the major conditions strategy.… more >>>
Know Your Blood Pressure
The following received from NW London NHS…
… more >>>High blood pressure has no symptoms, but can lead to serious health problems such as heart attack or stroke if it’s ignored.
Everyone over 40 should know their blood pressure.
If it’s been more than five years since your last check, contact your GP, visit a community pharmacy that offers the service, or take your reading at home if you have a blood pressure monitor.
Help Improve the NHS111 Service
We’ve received from NWL NHS. Some here may be interested in this.
… more >>>Are you a NWL resident? Have you used the NHS 111 service?
We are looking for creative, perceptive people with a passion for health and wellbeing who would like to help shape the NHS 111 service in North West London.
Rise in UK measles cases
A “very concerning” rise in the number of people catching measles in the UK has been reported by health officials.
BBC News report at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65481976.
Heart Failure
We’re received this from NW London NHS …
… more >>>Heart failure is as common as the four most common cancers combined. Make sure you recognise the warning signs of heart failure:
- Fighting for breath
- Fatigue
- Fluid build-up (swelling in legs/ankles)
If you have these symptoms contact your GP and ask if it could be heart failure.
Peri-Natal Pelvic Health
Another missive received from NW London NHS, but no indication of dates etc.
… more >>>North West London Maternity Service invites all those who are pregnant or have had a baby or babies in the last 12 months to join our pelvic health class.
This class is part of the new Perinatal Pelvic Health Service pilot which will be run in each of our 4 trusts.
A Request for Help
A request for help, please …
Have any of our members or friends been a part of an official drug (or treatment) trial? I ask for 2 reasons: (a) I would like some of us to talk briefly at the group’s AGM on 20/05 about what trials are like, and (b) I want to follow that up with an article in Barnabas Bulletin where I might like to quote (anonymously) your experiences.… more >>>