March 2019 Newsletter
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OLD Police Guidance Vulnerable People COULSDON National Herbert Protocol Do you care for someone with support needs MEDICAL such as dementia and worry they may go missing? PRACTICE There is nothing more frightening than when a loved one, friend or neighbour goes missing or fails to return when they should. For people living with dementia, this could be quite NEWSLETTER common. MARCH 2019 The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme being introduced by the Metropolitan Police and other agencies which encourages carers to compile useful information which could be Date for your Diary – Wednesday, 15th May used in the event of a vulnerable person going Presentation by Dr Sharon Thanan – missing. Menopause The idea is to complete a form recording all Menopause affects a lot of women as they vital details such as required medication, reach middle age. The symptoms can be mobile numbers, places previously located, a unpleasant and can include hot flushes, night recent photograph etc. sweats, difficulty in sleeping, headaches, palpitations to name a few. In the event of a family member or friend going missing, the form can be handed to the police Join us on to reduce the time taken in gathering information and inform the investigation to Wednesday, 15th May locate them. at The Heath Room, Old Coulsdon Congregational Church Provide copies of the completed form to other 7.00pm – 8.30pm family members, friends and neighbours with an up to date photograph attached. and hear how we can help to relieve unpleasant symptoms. If your loved one goes missing and after you have conducted an ‘open door’ search of the If you would like to attend and to give an address, grounds and outbuildings alert the indication of numbers, please contact police at the earliest opportunity. reception at the practice 01737 558288 or email [email protected] If you believe that the person missing is at high risk of harm, please call 999. Tell the police Are you a Carer? operator that you have the Herbert Protocol Do you care for a loved one? If so, please person profile. The description, known places make sure that the practice is aware of this. of interest and the photograph can be circulated to all police officers and PCSOs on All Carers are entitled to a Carer’s Assessment the front line. by the Local Authority. It is also important that your doctor knows that you are a Carer as it Once the person is located the form and photo may impact on your health too. are not stored or kept by the Police but returned. Many Carers do not realise they are undertaking an important role and don’t accept You are encouraged to keep information up to that they need to have ‘Me Time’. date for future use. Cervical Screening Both events will run from 10.00am – 1.00pm. All women who are registered with a GP are invited to attend cervical screening. Dementia Friendly Screenings at the David Aged 25 – 49 years every 3 years Lean Cinema, Croydon Clock Tower Aged 50 – 60 years every 5 year Monthly screenings are taking place at the Over 65 years only women who have recently David Lean Cinema. Admission is free for had abnormal tests. people with dementia and their carer’s. Don’t ignore, attend cervical screening when Tea, Coffee and Biscuits are available from invited. 10.15am before the screening performance starts at 11.00am. Social Prescribing – Community Referrals What’s happening locally The next performance ‘Easter Parade’ starring The practice and PPG have been working with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, takes place on the social prescribing team leader arranging Tuesday, 2nd April. projects that patients can become involved that will help to improve their wellbeing. These Prostate and Bladder Cancer Event include: The Croydon Patient Participation Network have organised a further presentation by Mr Craft Class – sewing, knitting and crochet. Stephen Gordon, Consultant Urologist that will Learn a new skill. Friday afternoons, 2.00 – take place on Tuesday, 2nd April 3.00pm – 4.30pm in the Heath Room, Old Coulsdon 5.00pm at St Paul’s Church, 23 St Paul’s Congregational Church. No charge to Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NB. attendees. CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) Monthly Tea Party for lonely and isolated Sessions people. Referrals are by the GP or a member The Patient Participation Group have of the public can make a referral if they feel organised another CPR session that will take that someone known to them will benefit from place in May. socialising with others. Please advise reception if you know of anyone who meets the If you would like to attend, please advise the criteria. PPG. [email protected] Men’s Games Group that will be held in The Building Works Tudor Rose, commencing Thursday 25th April, It is anticipated that building works will be at 12.30pm. Referrals are as detailed for the complete at the end of March. monthly tea party. The practice extends their thanks to staff and Dancing at the Coulsdon Methodist Church patients for their co-operation whilst works Hall, Brighton Road, Coulsdon commencing in have been taking place. April, day and time to be finalised. PPG Biennial Survey Dog Walking Group. We are still looking for Biennial Survey forms are available in the a Lead person. If you or you know of anyone practice or can be sent electronically if who might be interested, please contact the preferred by contacting the PPG at PPG [email protected] [email protected] Croydon Energy Event Hospital Discharges Drop-in sessions will be taking place at If you have recently been discharged from Coulsdon Library on the 21st March and at Croydon University Hospital following Bradmore Green Library on the 27th March. admission and are unhappy about the manner You will learn whether you may be entitled to the way your discharge was dealt with, the help that may reduce your energy costs and PPG would like to know. suggestions that will help to keep your home [email protected] warm. .