Briercliffe Surgery

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week (17-23 June 2024), the NHS is encouraging anyone who has received an invitation for cervical screening to book their appointment now.

Every screening we do is potentially saving a life, so remember to book your appointment when invited.

We are supporting Carers Week!

Carers week is a campaign which is run annually. The main purpose is to raise awareness and to highlight the challenges faced by carers.

Anyone who looks after a family member or friend who has a mental or physical illness, a disability, an addition or requires additional support as they age, is a carer.

This year the aim of carers week is to 'put carers on the map', with the hope to highlight the increasing pressures on unpaid carers and to campaign for their recognition and support.

For additional information and support please use the following links:
https://www.dementiauk.org/carers-week/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVH2Z-RHehMBvFtIfmRJRNwf6ggNUPafQ8ekLalTHfinZI_yc6bez7hoCLpMQAvD_BwE

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/homecare/

https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/

Home | Burnley East Pcn Welcome to Burnley East Primary Care Network (PCN) Who we are? Burnley East Primary Care Network is a Network of 6 GP Surgeries covering a population of 52,000, located in the Burnley East Area; • Briercliffe Surgery • Burnley Wood Medical Centre • Colne Road Surgery • Prestige Medical Group...

Our practice will be closed on Wednesday 5th June from 1pm to 6.30pm to allow our staff to undertake essential training.

This is part of a routine programme of protected learning scheduled throughout the year.

If you have an urgent but non-life-threatening health issue please use the NHS 111 service either online at 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.

Alternatively, complete an online consultation found on our website or your local pharmacy can provide expert advice and sell over-the-counter medication.

For life-threatening medical emergencies please call 999.

Are you looking for more information on subjects like Power of Attorney, your work rights as a carer, managing affairs for someone else, or possible financial aid for yourself?

Citizens Advice East Lancashire may be able to help! Attend our Citizens Advice Website Demonstration session during Carers Week for face to face guidance on finding the advice and information you need on their website, which may save you time on the telephone in the long run.

Free, buffet provided. Call 01254 387444 to book your free place.

NHS APP HELP DESK

on Tuesday 25th June between 13.30pm - 15.00pm we will be hosting an online access help desk for any patients who may be struggling with their online accounts.

Please feel free to call into Briercliffe Surgery for additional help and support.

We're holding a raffle at Briercliffe Surgery to help raise money for a community defibrillator in support of MT3 Health & Performance Gym.

Tickets are available at reception, from £1 a strip.

🌟 Discover the range of Healthcare Services at Briercliffe Surgery! 🏥

Did you know that our dedicated reception team at Briercliffe Surgery is here to support you in accessing a wide range of healthcare professionals? We are committed to providing comprehensive care, and we want to ensure you have access to the services that best meet your needs.

Our reception team can refer you to the following health professionals:

1️⃣ First Contact Physiotherapists: If you require physiotherapy services, our reception team can assist in connecting you with highly skilled physiotherapists who can address your concerns.

2️⃣ Social Prescribers: For individuals who may benefit from non-medical support, our reception team can refer you to social prescribers who can offer guidance and assistance related to your social and emotional well-being.

3️⃣ Health and Well-being Coaches: Our reception team can refer you to health and well-being coaches who can provide guidance on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.

4️⃣Pharmacists: If you have questions about your medications or need advice on managing your prescriptions, our reception team can help you connect with knowledgeable pharmacists.

5️⃣Mental Health Practitioners: If you require support for mental health concerns, our reception team can refer you to mental health practitioners who specialize in providing compassionate care and guidance.

To access any of these services, simply call our reception team or mention to any clinician.

We are here to support you on your healthcare journey. Your well-being matters to us. 🧡

If you’re over 40, you should get your blood pressure tested at least every five years.

You can do this yourself if you have a monitor at home, or as part of an NHS health check, at some workplaces, at a pharmacy or your GP practice.

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The upcoming Age of Inspiration, Burnley event will be on Friday 7th June at Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre!

Free, booking essential as food will be served.

🔒The surgery will be closed on Monday 27th of May for the bank holiday weekend.

📞 For non-urgent matters when the surgery is closed please contact 111 or 999 in the case of an emergency.

💊 Please order your prescriptions in plenty of time.

Have you had your yet? 🙋

​The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections including pneumonia, septicaemia and meningitis ✅.

Babies and children, those with long-term health conditions and adults aged 65 and over may be at a higher risk of serious illness from a pneumococcal infection ⚠️.

It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, please contact your GP to catch up 📞.

More at ➡️ https://bit.ly/3fpMxNp.

Do more with the NHS App

With full access to the NHS App you can:
- Order repeat medications and nominate a pharmacy.
-Book and manage appointments.
- View your GP health records.
- Book and manage your COVID-19 vaccinations.
-Register your organ donation decision.
- Choose how the NHS uses your data.
- View/Find your NHS number.
- Use NHS 111 Online to answer questions and get instant advice.

To find out more information or to create an account please follow the below link
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/getting-started-with-the-nhs-app/Do more with the NHS App

awareness week!

Glad to care awareness week was designed to boost the profile and show support of carers, who work extremely hard but get very little public recognition

During this week we would like to thank all the wonderful carers who work tirelessly to support others who need additional care.

For additional information please follow the link below
https://gladtocare.com/

Our upcoming events for Carers Week 2024 are bookable now!

Interested in any of the below? Book your place by emailing [email protected]

❗Reminder❗

Abdul will be available at Briercliffe Surgery on Friday between 1pm-3pm, who will be able to answer any questions you may have!

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.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week.

Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression. The service is effective, confidential and free.

You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: http://nhs.uk/talk.

We also have 2 Mental Health Practitioners based in practice. The role of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner is to provide early assessment, treatment and improved access to evidence-based interventions for people with mental health needs. They want to help people to focus on achievable goals, access local community resources and promote self-management.

If you wish to be booked in with a Mental Health Practitioner, please speak with a member of our reception team.

Today we had Sarah from Alzheimer's Society at the surgery to support Dementia Action Week.

Many people turned up for support and advice and many referrals were made. If you didn't manage to pop in today, the information stand will remain in reception all week.

Abdul will also be at the surgery on Friday 17th May from 1pm-4pm.

Our practice will be closed on Tuesday 14th May from 1pm to 6.30pm to allow our staff to undertake essential training.

This is part of a routine programme of protected learning scheduled throughout the year.

If you have an urgent but non-life-threatening health issue please use the NHS111 service either online at 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.

Alternatively, your local pharmacy can provide expert advice and sell over-the-counter medication.

For life-threatening medical emergencies please call 999.

Frailty Scoring

The addition of the Electronic Frailty Index score is to help identify individuals whom may benefit from further assessment and enable the practice to identify those whom may benefit the most. It is an administration code added to the healthcare record based only on existing information contained in the record. It is not an indicator of a clinical diagnosis of frailty nor can be used as such. The use of the index score is part of improving quality of care to individuals with frailty across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Don't forget we have two new venues for our Burnley and Male Carers Monthly Meetups - see poster below!

The next monthly meet up this month is in Pendle at Lakeside Cafe, Colne, next Friday 11am - 1pm. Just drop in for a brew with us!

We would like to invite all men aged 18-65 to Burnley East Primary Care Network 6 week men's wellbeing course. The course starts on the 16th May and will run each Thursday until 20th June.

Book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/9gkiarHwzv'

Would you benefit from understanding a bit more about Dementia? Are you or someone you know caring for someone with Dementia, and would like to learn more about the progression of symptoms, services available, and perhaps changing dynamics or relationships?

Anyone can attend our FREE Understanding Dementia Course. We have a session on Thursday 16th May at Pendleside Hospice in association with Dementia Positive Pendle

Email [email protected] or call us on 01254 387444 to book your free space. Booking essential due to buffet and venue provisions.

The surgery will be closed on Monday due to the bank holiday.

Should you need any medical help, please contact 111 or visit A&E/Urgent care for medical emergencies.

Thank you.

🔷✨DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK✨🔷
13th - 19th May

We have 2 representatives from Alzheimer's Society attending Briercliffe Surgery on Monday 13th May at 1pm-3pm and Friday 17th May 1pm-3pm.

If you can't attend these dates, the information stand will be up and available to look at all week.

To avoid delays in getting your medicines over the bank holiday, please order prescriptions in good time.

https://orlo.uk/Pbu95

You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your local general practice.

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App. Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine