Coulby Medical Practice

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Help Us Help You Stay Well This Winter

Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or over, and people with long-term conditions. We want to help protect you and those you care for. Winter Health Advice Cold weather doesn't have to go hand in hand with illness. Here are some simple things you can do to help yourself stay well this winter.

• Keep warm - this may help prevent colds, flu or more serious health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia.
• Eat well - food gives you energy, which helps to keep you warm. So, try to have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day.
• Get a flu jab - flu vaccination is offered free of charge to people who are at risk, pregnant women, carers and some young children to ensure that they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications.
• Find out more about the winter campaigns that the NHS and partners are promoting this year: https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/81-help-us-help-you

• Colds - to ease the symptoms of a cold, drink plenty of fluids and try to rest. Steam inhalation and vapour rubs can also help. Prevent colds from spreading by washing your hands thoroughly, cleaning surfaces regularly and always sneeze and cough into tissues, throwing them away after use. Find out more about treating colds
• Sore throats - a sore throat is almost always caused by a viral infection, such as a cold. Try not to eat or drink anything that's too hot, as this could further irritate your throat; cool or warm drinks and soft foods should go down easier. Find out more about treating sore throats
• Asthma - a range of weather-related triggers can set off asthma symptoms, including cold air. Covering your nose and mouth with a warm scarf when you're out can help. Find out more about treating asthma
• Norovirus - this is also known as the winter vomiting bug, although it can cause diarrhoea too. The main thing to do to is drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You can also take paracetamol for any aches, pains or fever. Find out more about treating norovirus
• Flu - if you're 65 or over, have a long-term health condition such as diabetes or kidney disease, flu can be life-threatening, so it's important to seek help early. However, if you're generally fit and healthy, the best treatment is to rest, stay warm and drink plenty of water.
• Find out more about treating flu

Out Of Hours

If you need to see or speak to a GP on a bank holiday,  over the weekend or between the hours of 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday then please ring NHS 111 who will help you to access our ELM Alliance Ltd - Local extended GP hours service. To learn more about our ELM Alliance Ltd – local extended GP hours service please access the following links: http://www.southteesaccessresponse.nhs.uk/future-services/ http://www.southteesaccessresponse.nhs.uk/ The STAR extended hours service has now gone live with their web booking system for patients. This will allow patients to directly book appointments into the STAR extended hours service.   The URL  to book extended hours appointments online is: http://www.starappointment.co.uk/booking/  

Named GP allocation

All patients have now been allocated a named GP.  This GP has overall responsibility for the care and support the surgery provides for you but does not prevent you from seeing any GP in the practice as you currently do.   We are in the process of informing all patients of their named GP.  

Patient Access

All patients can now use online Patient Access.  This will give you the facility to book telephone consultation appointments, cancel existing appointments, view and order repeat prescriptions and view a brief summary of your medical record.  More information in the news section. View Patient Access website  

Electronic Prescription Service

The Practice have the facility to send your prescription electronically to your pharmacy of choice. This will save you time in having to attend the Practice to collect your prescription. If you would like to use this facility, please contact your pharmacy to ask them to nominate themselves as your pharmacy of choice. Your prescription will then be waiting for collection from your pharmacy 72 hours from request. Thank you. read more...

NHS Summary Care Records

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