Priory Surgery, Wells Rd

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia.

Read more about RSV vaccination here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

We will be in contact with all eligible patients over the next week.

Free Event for Carers

Saturday 5th October 10am-2pm

Location: Redcatch Community Garden.

Attending with more TBC:
💚Carer’s Support Centre
🩷Filwood Hope
💛NHS Talking Therapies
🩵Rethink
💜Dementia Wellbeing Service
💚BS3 Community Care

Pampering sessions and Gardening activities on the day and not forgetting the goody bags

Come along and enjoy some food and drink 😋

Hello All,

Please head over to https://www.priorysurgerybristol.co.uk/practice-news to check out the latest newsletter for summer!

We would like to thank you for your patience on Friday with our system being down due to the worldwide IT outage.

Our medical system has been online since lunch time today but we have been advised that the system will be a lot slower tomorrow and we may not have all functions required.

Because of this and the huge backlog we have from Friday, we are asking that you do not contact the surgery tomorrow for NON-URGENT matters/queries or test results.

If you have any queries around your prescriptions please email [email protected]

There will be extra appointments later in the week to help catch up with non-urgent matters.

Thank you again for your patience

URGENT - SYSTEM DOWN

Our medical system EMIS is currently down, this is a national problem but means that we are unable to book any appointments.

Please do not call the surgery for an appointment until you receive a message to say the system is back up as we are not able to book any appointments.

If you have a medical problem that cant wait please call 111

From Mon 15th July we are changing the way we communicate with you after a blood test. We will be texting you results of your “normal” results, to save you from calling the practice.

We would like to stress, if you have not been contacted, it DOES NOT mean your tests are abnormal.

If something needs to be done, we will contact you in a timely manner.

Your results will also be available via the NHS app.

If you do not have access to a mobile or have have not received your results within 7 days, please call the surgery after 12pm.

For this new procedure to work, please ensure we have your correct mobile number: https://www.priorysurgerybristol.co.uk/update-details

Thank you

*** JOB OPPORTUNITY ***

Priory Surgery are looking for a Patient Navigator to join our Receptionist team!

This is a part time post of 25.25 hours per week, Mon 8am-6.30pm, Wed 8am-6.30pm and Friday 8am-1.15pm

The successful candidate will join the reception team and be the first point of contact for our patients as well as working with the wider admin team and clinical teams.

If you are flexible, a good communicator, able to understand and main patient confidentiality, be punctual, reliable and hardworking.

Your applications are welcome by emailing a CV to [email protected] or by clicking on the below link:

https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0490-24-0003?searchFormType=main&keyword=receptionist&location=Bristol&language=en

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age here:

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age

Father’s Day can be a difficult time of year for anyone experiencing grief.

There is no timetable for grief or how you should feel at a particular time of year. But remember, you are not alone.

For help and support with bereavement, grief and loss, visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Did you know….

There are great free resources and support if you think you may be pregnant.

The flowchart below provides the latest information on pathways to services and support for anyone who thinks they are pregnant and it can help you identify what you most need

There is also great sexual health support at Unity

- Take a look at the videos in the links below to help you understand what is available and what to expect.

✅ Sexual Health - What to expect at Unity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM_d8hm2wMQ

✅ How to get tested - in home testing may be an option
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3cnWUMndfY

Talking Therapies - Drop in session

Pop in to the Inns Court Centre on Tuesday 4th June 9.30-11am

The NHS Healthy Living programme is a free online service that is proven to support people to manage their type 2 diabetes.

Sign up today for free NHS advice to help you live well: www.healthyliving.nhs.uk

May has been skin cancer awareness month.

Whether you are directly affected by skin cancer, or you just want to find out more, Macmillan Cancer Support has information that can help.

There are several forms of skin cancer. You should be aware of the symptoms so that you’re aware of any concerning changes in your skin or moles.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/skin-cancer-awareness-month?fbclid=iwzxh0bgnhzw0cmteaar0zx1jzntojn0taamfollsunn9kcatrn7y9rfn4crozlvrl9by3t4zcsmc_aem_asxzhj2mskkunoska1zkqzevcdtrrnn756qkuwaxshur7-f7oc8yn0bfqovsmwnqqmohoax6iz3tqfvurtqodt68

Skin Cancer Awareness For Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, we share FAQs and tips for how to prevent skin cancer and properly apply sunscreen to stay safe in the sun.

It’s World MS Day.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord.

It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.

Read more:
http://nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/

Veterans Challenge

Friday 7th June starting at 10:00am from Hengrove Leisure Centre

If you have a long-term health condition, you could save money on your prescriptions.

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

Check your eligibility at:

http://nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc

Hot weather and thunderstorms can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma.

If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday.

To find an open pharmacy near you, visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy.

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week.

Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

Find out your risk. Use the Diabetes UK risk tool – it could be the most important thing you do today. riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

Today is World IBD Day.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea. It’s not the same as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), even though some of the symptoms may be similar.

The main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both are long-term conditions, but there are treatments that can help with your symptoms.

Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/

If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to rise.

Whooping cough cases have been rising across England, as well as in many other countries, since December 2023 due to a combination of factors. Whooping cough is a cyclical disease that peaks every 3 to 5 years. The last cyclical increase occurred in 2016. However, in common with other diseases, cases fell to very low numbers during the pandemic due to restrictions and public behaviours. A peak year is therefore overdue. The impact of the pandemic also means there is reduced immunity in the population.

Uptake of vaccinations that protect against whooping cough have fallen in recent years across the country – in both the programme for pregnant women and the infant programme. Timely vaccination in pregnancy and in infancy are both important to protect vulnerable young babies from serious disease.

Whooping cough, clinically known as pertussis, is a bacterial infection which affects the lungs. The first signs of infection are similar to a cold, such as a runny nose and sore throat, but after about a week, the infection can develop into coughing bouts that last for a few minutes and are typically worse at night. Young babies may also make a distinctive ‘whoop’ or have difficulty breathing after a bout of coughing, though not all babies make this noise which means whooping cough can be hard to recognise.

If anyone in your family is diagnosed with whooping cough, it’s important they stay at home and do not go into work, school or nursery until 48 hours after starting antibiotics, or 3 weeks after symptoms start if they have not had antibiotics. This helps to prevent the spread of infection, especially to vulnerable groups, including infants. However, vaccination remains the best protection for babies and children.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-cough/

It’s Dementia Action Week.

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. A diagnosis helps people with dementia get the right treatment and support. It can also help them, and the people close to them, to prepare for the future.

For more information, visit:
nhs.uk/conditions/dementia

For seven common conditions your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP. Think pharmacy first.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst.

Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes.

There's currently no cure for hay fever and you cannot prevent it, but you can do things to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high:
http://nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/.

Or visit a local pharmacy for treatment to help manage your symptoms.