New Lambton Family Practice

We have plenty of government funded influenza vaccines available for our patients who have children under 5 years.
If you would like your child immunised against influenza, please call to book with our nurses .
49517677.

Our BreastScreen NSW vans visit over 200 locations across the state! 🚌

Find a convenient location for you at https://brnw.ch/21wJKgz or simply call us on 13 20 50 📍

Our NEW website is now up and running! Please visit our new site and update your bookmarks! www.http://www.newlambtonfp.com.au/

Booking an appointment online is now also available!

Our influenza vaccines have arrived !
Please call 49517677 to book in

The latest advice on Covid Vaccinations

COVID-19 2024 vaccine advice The Australian Government has accepted the latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program for 2024.

Call out to mob near and far. Our YARNING ABOUT GIRLS BUSINESS booklet is full of good info about puberty, periods, products that help and hygiene tips for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls.

Download the booklet from our website https://shorturl.at/dFKW2 or email [email protected] to order copies. Be deadly and stay deadly.

Do you know how to treat mozzie bites? We recommend that you follow these steps:

1. wash the area with soap and water
2. apply an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling
3. speak to your pharmacist about products that may relieve itching
4. avoid scratching the bite as it can break the skin and lead to infection.

Symptoms of an infected bite include swelling, pain, redness and inflammation. If you think your bite is infected, speak to your doctor.

Be alert for symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases after a mosquito bite. If you develop a rash, flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headaches, joint or muscle pains (swelling or stiffness), fatigue, or you generally feel unwell, speak to your doctor straight away.

Find out more: health.nsw.gov.au/keepmozziesaway

Linda, Deb & Michelle 👏🏻

Here at NLFP we have all the bells and whistles when it comes to IUD insertion pain relief. Literally! When you have an IUD inserted at NLFP, you will be offered no-needle local anaesthetic spray to the cervix, and will have the option of using the Penthrox "green whistle" if additional pain relief is needed. Pre procedure oral analgesia is also standard. If you want to discuss your options for hormonal or copper IUD insertion, call for an appt with Dr Sally Sweeney. Patients from outside the practice are welcome to come in for our IUD service

Beat the heat this summer and drink water! As the weather gets warmer, it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.

For more tips to drink plenty of water, visit: www.healthyliving.nsw.gov.au/food/tips-for-drinking-more-water

Did you know that you can collect your own sample for the Cervical Screening Test?
All women and people with a cervix aged 25–74 have two options:
• have a doctor or nurse collect your sample
OR
• collect your own sample.

Your doctor or nurse will provide more information on how to self-collect – speak with them about what’s right for you.

Self-collection aims to help more people feel comfortable. To learn more about cervical screening, visit: www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/cervical-screening-self-collection

Being active can help boost you and your family’s mood. Go4Fun is a FREE program that can help the whole family be more active.

Go4Fun is open to eligible children aged 7-13 and their families. Find your local Go4Fun program and sign up today: www.go4fun.com.au

With sadness we will soon farewell our Leanne . 💜
Leanne has been with the practice for 22 years, and there is no problem she cannot solve !!
We wish Leanne every happiness as she begins her new chapter of retirement .

It's worth taking the extra time to be food safe.
Pregnant women, older people and those with a weakened immune system should avoid these high-risk foods.
Find out more at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/listeriosis.aspx

If you test positive to COVID-19, you might be eligible for COVID-19 antivirals if you are:

- aged 70+
- aged 50 to 69 years of age with one additional risk factor for severe illness
- an Aboriginal person, aged 30+ and with one additional risk factor for severe illness
- aged 18+ and immunocompromised or have been previously hospitalised with COVID-19.

If this is you, speak to your doctor right away. Your doctor will send you a prescription for antivirals if you’re eligible. Antivirals work best when taken as soon as possible, and within 5 days from when your symptoms start.

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or use the online Service Finder if you are unwell and can’t contact your doctor: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services

Healthdirect is staffed by registered nurses and is available 24/7. The nurses can provide expert health advice and connect you to care. If you need an interpreter, the nurse will arrange one for you.

If symptoms become severe, call Triple Zero (000) straight away and tell them you have COVID-19.

For more information visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/antivirals -how-to-access-antivirals

Are you a parent or care giver of a child?

NSW Health is doing a major review of the Blue Book, and we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help improve the Blue Book for NSW families.

Have your say by completing our online survey: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/improve-the-blue-book

Our mobile screening vans visit over 200 locations in NSW! 🚐

To find your nearest breast screening service, visit: https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/your-mammogram-appointment/screening-centres

Getting enough fibre is important for good gut and overall health - the daily recommended amount is 25g for women and 30g for men. Try adding one of these foods to your day to help you eat more fibre.

We are pleased to announce that further increases to services will take place at our GP Access After Hours clinics effective from 29th October 2023. The Belmont clinic will open for an additional six hours on Sundays, and will now be operating from 9am – 10pm. Our team are working hard to continue restoring operating hours at all locations as soon as possible. Click on the link below to see the full operating hours at all GP Access After Hours locations.
https://hunterprimarycare.com.au/gp-access-restoration-update

Do your kids know how to be cyber safe? 🤔💻

There’s still time to register for the eSafety webinar for parents to support young people with navigating safe and respectful online friendships.

Date and time: 18 Oct 7.30 – 8.00 pm.

Getting a cancer diagnosis can make an enormous impact on your life. You may experience many emotions such as shock, denial, fear, sadness, loneliness or a loss of control.

People cope with cancer in different ways. You may find it helpful to:
📖 Learn what you can
🎨 Express yourself - some do this by keeping a journal or painting
👭 Accept help from family and friends
👩‍⚕️ Talk to your doctor about how you feel
💬 Share experiences with other people who have cancer
🤗 Access support organisations that help people cope with cancer

➡️ To learn more this , visit www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/general-cancer-information/cancer-support/coping-with-cancer/emotional-wellbeing/feelings-and-cancer

Help spread the word for

Send this post to a friend or family member, aged 50-74, and ask them to book their FREE breast screen as soon as it is due with BreastScreen NSW

A breast screen is the best method to detect breast cancer early for women over the age of 50.

For more information visit https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/

October is – recognising everyone impacted by liver cancer.

More than 900 cases are diagnosed every in year in NSW. If you or a loved one have been impacted, having the right information can help.

➡️ Find facts and resources to support with diagnosis, treatment, care and more: www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/types-of-cancer/liver-cancer