Shakespeare Medical Practice

20/12/2022

On Wednesday 21 December, ambulance workers will strike. If you have an appointment with us, this will not be affected and you should attend as normal. You can contact 111 for conditions that are not life-threatening to receive help and advice, although you may need to be patient while you wait to speak to a healthcare professional.

During the strikes, you can still call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. If your clinical need is urgent and you need to be admitted to the Emergency Department, 999 call handlers will advise you to immediately make your own way to hospital if you feel safe and able to do so, rather than wait for an ambulance.

Your local pharmacist can also offer help and advice on minor illness, as well as over the counter treatment.

You can find out more information here:

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15/12/2022

Providing medical care throughout the festive season:

🗣 Please make sure to order your repeat prescriptions before the upcoming Christmas holiday. You can order your prescriptions through our website or the NHS App.

We will be closed on Monday 26 December and Tuesday 27 December 2022, and then on Monday 2 January 2023. Except for these dates, we’ll be open as usual: https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/shakespeare-medical-practice/

- If you feel unwell over the festive period, you can find advice for urgent medical help that isn't life-threatening using NHS 111 online at www.111.nhs.uk
- You can also go to your local pharmacist for free health and self-care advice for various minor illnesses.

14/12/2022

Please note: The planned nurses’ strikes for 15 December and 20 December will not directly affect the availability of our services.

09/12/2022

Update on Strep A and Scarlet Fever.

Strep A is a common type of bacteria that causes various infections, including Scarlet Fever, which is usually a mild illness but is highly infectious. Common symptoms include high temperature, headache, sore throat, swollen glands, nausea and an aching body.

Please use the guide below to seek the appropriate care for your child.
Get an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:

· your child is unwell and is getting worse
· your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
· your child has fewer wet nappies than usual or is peeing less than usual, or shows other signs of dehydration
· your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38C, or is 3 to 6 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher
· your child is very tired or irritable

It's important to trust your instincts if your child is unwell. Get medical help if you think you need it.

Check symptoms on 111 online (for children aged 5 and over) or call 111 (for children under 5).
Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if:

· your child is having difficulty breathing – they may make grunting noises, or you may notice their tummy sucking under their ribs
there are pauses when your child breathes
· your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue or grey – on black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
· your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

Check the following link for further advice:

Find out about strep A infections, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how mild and severe strep A infections are treated.

19/11/2022

International Men’s Day – ‘Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys’ 🤲👥

November has long been established as the time to shine a spotlight on the mental health crisis men face, alongside the prevention of su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. International Men’s Day is also celebrated every year on 19 November.

With a focus on supporting our male patients, Primary and Urgent Care teams OneMedical Group share some of the steps they take to identify ways to help patients manage stress, anxiety and depression: bit.ly/3Xdmm2W

14/09/2022

Please note that we will observe the Bank Holiday for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral.

Our practice will be closed on Monday 19 September. If you have an appointment booked with us on that day, we’ll contact you to arrange a new date for you to see a clinician.

Please remember to order any repeat prescriptions if you need them before the Bank Holiday. You can order your prescriptions via the NHS App through your account.

If you feel unwell, you can check your symptoms and find advice on 111.nhs.uk or call 111. You can also reach out to the closest local community pharmacist for free health and self-care advice.

24/08/2022

Dear Patients,

🗣 Please be reminded to order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holiday on Monday, 29 August, when our practice will be closed - You can order your prescriptions via the NHS App through your account.

🤲 If you feel unwell over the bank holiday weekend, you can check your symptoms and find advice on where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine using 111.nhs.uk online or calling the free NHS 111 service.

You can also reach out to the closest local community pharmacist for free health and self-care advice.

Please visit our website for more information: https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/shakespeare-medical-practice/

At Shakespeare Medical Practice we offer a wide range of services to our registered patients.

17/08/2022

We are having our phone lines upgraded today. We are doing our best to minimise any disruption this may cause. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

11/08/2022

🌡We are looking at very hot weather today and over the next few days. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion to take care of yourself and others.

☀️ Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after exposure to high temperatures.
If you or someone else shows signs of heatstroke, follow the steps below:

➡️ Move them to a cool place.
➡️ Get them to lie down and raise their feet slightly.
➡️ Get them to drink plenty of water. Sports or rehydration drinks are OK.
➡️ Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them. Cold packs around the armpits or neck are good, too.
Stay with them until they're better (they should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes).

For more information, go to: www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke
How to cope and beat the heat: https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

22/07/2022

🗣 Come along and join KIOSK CREATIVE WORKSHOPS for some fun FREE creative activities this summer! PLUS healthy snacks are provided too. 🍎😃

We are really pleased to be part of this wonderful project that has been specially created for our local community to bring people together and inspire everyone to get creative.

CALENDAR for children aged 4-11:
25 July – 1 to 3 pm
1, 8, 15 and 22 August
5 September (all Mondays)

CALENDAR for young people aged 12-18:
25 July - 5-7 pm
1,8,15 and 22 August
5 September (all Mondays)

* Please note that a parent or carer must accompany all children.
* Please check the poster for all details and contact info@eastleedsproject.org for more information.

19/07/2022

❓ Are you wearing the correct sunscreen?

Our skin is susceptible to the sun's rays which can lead to skin cancer, skin disorders, discoloration, pigmentation and wrinkles over time.

☀️ Read top tips by Dr Angela Goyal, GP & Clinical Lead for Dermatology and AQP Services: https://bit.ly/FB-sunscreen-tips

23/06/2022

Know the signs of a Sickle Cell crisis:

➡️ Pain
➡️ Signs of infection
➡️ One-sided paralysis/weakness
➡️ Confusion
➡️ Difficulty walking/talking
➡️ Sudden visual changes
➡️ Unexplained numbness
➡️ Severe headache
➡️ Breathlessness

Acting quickly can save lives.