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Sternhall Times: January
What's to come in 2024 at the surgery
We will be arranging more health days at the surgery for healthy topics such as diabetes, hypertension and other long term conditions. We welcome feedback in terms of what you as our patients would like to see, get involved with and other topics of conversation. We encourage patients to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG). For further information, please get in touch with the surgery and speak to Chevonne.
Cost of Living
We would like to remind you of the support that is available for anyone who is struggling due to the cost of living crisis.
Please see the web links for further information:
If you need support, we can refer you to our social prescriber who can provide additional information.
Please get in touch with the surgery
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
The first PPG meeting of the year will be held on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 4pm to 5pm.
The PPG creates a forum for staff and patients to work together to improve service and delivery. Your views are very important to us and we welcome all suggestions.
The meeting will be in person, but if you are unable to attend but would to join, you can participate by email. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the surgery.
For more information about the PPG, please see our PPG page
From the pharmacy team
It is important to monitor your BP regularly as this can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure which can all lead to death. It is recommended that patients over the age of 40 have their blood pressures checked at least every 5 years.
According to South East London guidelines, ‘45% of Southwark patients <80 years old with hypertension, have a BP >140/90mmHg and 27,650 people remain undiagnosed’.
There is a self-service machine that patients can use in the waiting area at the surgery.
Awareness
New year, new you! Healthy weight loss is always a good way to support your overall health. It’s always a great way to start your year. If you would like more advice on weight loss, you can book an appointment with our in-house dietitian.
- Dry January - This is an annual campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. Its gives you the opportunity to embrace a sober start to the year. For more information, please see the Awareness Days Website.
- Cervical cancer awareness week - This will take place from 22nd January to 28th January 2024. This campaign is aimed at educating people around the importance of regular screenings. For information, please see the Awareness Days Website.
We wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Published: Jan 9, 2024
