Practice News – October 2024
Whats new?
Our prescription query line will be open on Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Fridays 10am-12pm. On Tuesdays and Thursdays you are able to contact us via email at blackpool.highfieldprescriptions@nhs.net or using the form on our website prescriptions page.
Whats on the horizon?
Flu and Covid vaccinations have started, if you havent booked in for your Flu or Covid jab and you are eligible, please call us to book.
Addressing missed appointments
In September 2024 we had an decrease in appointments being missed, a total of 147 were missed in total. Below are the appointments by type
| GP | 51 |
| Nurse | 41 |
| ANP | 2 |
| Mental Health | 2 |
| Physio | 16 |
| Podiatrist | 4 |
| HCA | 33 |
Go Sober for October
Thought about going sober for October? Giving up alcohol for even a short period – just 31 days – can result in health benefits! You may find you benefit from better-quality sleep, improved immunity and a sharper memory. Why not give it a try?
Tips to stay sober this October:
- Avoid triggers that make you want to drink
- Be prepared to say no
- Find alternatives to drinking
- Have a plan
- Reward yourself with something else you enjoy
Stoptober
Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall health, including reducing the risks of serious long-term conditions. Whether you’ve tried before or it’s your first time, this October is the ideal time to quit. Ex smokers report having more energy, feeling healthier and benefitting from improved breathing after just two weeks!
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
ADHD Awareness Month
The theme of this year’s ADHD Awareness Month is ‘awareness is key’. There are so many myths and misunderstandings surrounding ADHD, so providing information and awareness can help people with ADHD to thrive.
ADHD is a form of neurodiversity. ‘Neurodiversity’ is a word used to explain the unique ways in which people’s brains work. ‘Neurodiverse’ means that someone’s brain works in a different way to the ‘average’ or neurotypical brain. Neurodiversity can bring challenges, but it can also bring advantages.
ADHD is present through all stages of life, not just in childhood. Almost 5% of adults have ADHD and more than 80% of children who have ADHD will continue to meet the clinical diagnosis for ADHD in adulthood.
https://adhdaware.org.uk/october-is-adhd-awareness-month/
Black History Month
This year’s theme for Black History Month is ‘reclaiming narratives’.
Stories are powerful tools that shape how we understand our past, present and future. For too long, the history of Black communities has been misrepresented, oversimplified or has entirely overlooked the rich and diverse experiences of those who lived it! Let’s hear your stories!
