News

May 2024

Sunday 12th May - World Nurses Day
Our team of nurses and healthcare assistants have been busy this May. They have taken 598 blood samples, given 37 immunisations, dressed 182 wounds, administered 65 injections and taken 57 smear samples. This is just a fraction of what they have achieved in this past month alongside their face-to-face and telephone reviews and completing their admin within clinics. One of our nurses, Aimee, has also taken on some additional training for travel vaccines and feno testing to assist Gaynor in her respiratory clinics.

Unfortunately, there are many DNAs (Did Not Attend) and late cancellations within Gaynor's respiratory clinics which means other patients have to wait a while for future appointments. In light of World Asthma Day on Tuesday 7th May, we kindly ask that patients give us plenty of notice to reschedule COPD/ asthma reviews and note down their appointments in advance as a reminder. A link to cancel your appointment will be available through the appointment reminder text you receive.

Mental Health Awareness Week
Many struggle with anxiety, sleep, stress, low moods, loneliness, work-place stress, smoking, drinking, drug use or gambling, bereavement or traumatic events. If you are struggling, please seek an appointment with your GP. Alternatively, NHS Better Health 'every mind matters' website offers well-being tips as well as ways to support others around you. You can also self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies Cornwall.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Recognising signs of potential mental health issues, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, is crucial for the well-being of both the mother and the baby. Signs of this could be persistent sadness, changes in appetite, lack of interest, or changes in sleep patterns. This year's theme is 'rediscovering you'. This may be in establishing boundaries, communicating with your partner, or connecting with other mothers.

#BePartofResearch
Join the 500,000 people who have now signed up to this exciting new UK-wide registry service.
Taking part in health and care research is easy. Their free 'research match-making' service can help you find and participate in research that's right for you.
Simply register your details and tell them the health conditions you're interested in. You'll be sent details of approved studies matching your interests, so you can decide if you want to take part.

Record of DNA's & Late cancellations
GP/advanced practitioner DNA - 63. This is the equivalent of 3 all-day clinics.
GP/advanced practitioner late cancellation - 10. This is the equivalent of a morning clinic.
Nurse/HCA DNA - 133. This is the equivalent of 4 all-day clinics.
Nurse/HCA late cancellations - 65. This is the equivalent of 2 all-day clinics.

all-day clinics.

Published on 13th Jun 2024

NHS App Workshop - 12 June

Unlock the full potential of the NHS App with us at Age UK in Falmouth! 📱

We have had some feedback from patients who are very keen to gain access to the NHS app and all of the features it offers, but who are struggling with the initial set up, so we're offering patients the chance for one to one help and advice.

Join Laura and Alex, our NHS App Champions, at the 'IT and Biscuits' session at the Age UK day centre on Killigrew Street, where they'll be providing personalised assistance to anyone needing help with registration or using different functions.

If you own a smartphone or a tablet, please bring it along to the session with you.

Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please stop in at reception for a chat.

Published on 21st May 2024