Kenton Clinic Newsletter – November,2024

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Kenton Clinic September,2024 Newsletter – Kenton Clinic

NHS Health Check

  • If you are in the 40 to 70 age group without a pre-existing condition, you can book a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.
  • It’s a simple assessment taking approximately 20 minutes to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type-2 diabetes or dementia.
  • Please request an appointment via our Patchs online consultation site
  • Visit the NHS website for more information

Patchs – Online service

  •  We offer online services called patchs to all our patients for sending any queries, requesting prescriptions, sick note or home visits. This queries will be dealt on the same day and if require, an appointment will be booked with one of our clinicians.
  • This is the quick & easy way to reach our practice.
  • To use PATCHS, kindly visit PATCHS to register.

Check and Cancel Appointment

  • Our Check and Cancel service is a convenient self-service feature designed to reduce waiting times and offer greater flexibility for patients.
  • How to Use: To check or cancel your appointment, please call our surgery at 0208 204 2255 and select option 1.
  • This service aims to streamline your experience and help you manage your appointments more efficiently.

Stop Smoking Service

  • Have you thought about quitting but unsure where to start?
  • Benefits of Support:
    You are 5 times more likely to quit successfully with the right support.
  • Get Free Support
  • Text THINK QUIT to 80800 for free assistance and resources to help you on your journey to quit smoking.

 Patient Survey Request
we would love to hear your views on accessing general practice services in North West London. Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape future proposals. Please complete the survey by using clicking on this link: Patient Survey

  • Make sure to select your GP practice in the first question to proceed.
  • Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

Together we can beat the Flu

  • Kenton Clinic offers all their eligible patients flu vaccine (Seasonal influenza Vaccination) with effect from 3rd October,2024
  • Kindly call our surgery on 0208 204 2255 to book your suitable appointment date and time.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme

  • We offer eligible registered patients Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV vaccination in line with the UK Vaccination and Immunization Schedule and this contractual guidance.
  • Pregnant women who are at least 28 weeks along in their pregnancy are eligible for the vaccine.
  • Adults who turn 75 on or after September 1, 2024 are eligible for the vaccine, and will remain eligible until the day before their 80th birthday.
  • Adults aged 75–79 on September 1, 2024

Kindly call Kenton Clinic on 0208 204 2255 to book your appointment, alternatively we will be calling you to book your appointment for Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV vaccination.

Measles

  • We are currently experiencing a rise in measles in the borough.
  • Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people.
  • Please call your GP surgery before you walk in or call NHS 111 for advice if you suspect, you or your child may have measles.
  • If you need to visit A&E in an emergency, it is important that you inform the team as soon as you arrive to reduce transmitting the virus to other at-risk patients in the waiting area.

Community Pharmacy Referrals

  • We offer referral to our patients to be seen by their local pharmacy of their choice for minor ailment. These pharmacies are prescribers & can prescribe medications including antibiotics.

Same day Access

  • Home visits are done on the same day for critical and elderly patients subject to receiving request before 12:00noon
  • We offer Same day Access to all our patients - Staff are trained to triage phone calls and to book with appropriate service or clinicians

Travel Vaccination Clinic

  • We offer Travel Vaccination to all our patients. Travel Vaccination Clinic has been restarted from 28.3.2024.
  • Travel clinic are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Walk in Blood Pressure Clinic

  • We offer a walk in service to our patient for measuring their blood pressure.

Walky Talky Club

  • Walky Talky club is a walking activity for both Kenton clinic’s patients and staff. This club was initiated to improve the well-being of Kenton clinic’s patients and staff. This walk takes place every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 11.00 am.
  • This walk will start from Kenton clinic for an hour followed by 30 minutes refreshments at Kenton clinic’s conference room.

Talking Therapist

  • This service is for adult age 17 years and above.
  • Harrow Talking Therapies is free, confidential NHS service which provides a range of talking therapies for people who feel anxious, worried, lonely or depressed. If you need any emotional support you can self-refer to our talking therapist via http://talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk/harrow or email iapt@nhs.net

Patient Participation Group

  • We have our Patient Participation Group meeting scheduled on 07.01.2025. If you wish to become a member of patient participation group, kindly inform Kenton clinic receptionist or alternatively you can provide your experience of interest through our website. kentonclinicharrow.nhs.uk/patient-group/join-ppg/

Walk in Service to all our patients who requires help in registering and using our online services PATCHS AND NHS APP 

  • Kenton Clinic provides Walk in Service to all our patients who requires help in registering and using our online services PATCHS AND NHS APP.
  • One of our well experienced staff will assist you to register and will explain how the online app works. This is an easiest way to contact your GP for prescription, queries, appointment request, sick/fit note.
  • Every Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • For more information, visit Online Services

NHS App 

  • We encourage our patients to download the NHS app which will allow them to view their medical records, request prescription and also receive messages from the hospital such as appointment notifications.
  • To sign up to NHS App visits https://www.nhs.uk/nhsapp/about-nhs-app/

Harrow Parent Carer Forum

  • Harrow Carers Organization have created useful Glossary for Parents, Carers and professional of patients with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)

Importance of Children Immunization

 Immunization is important for children because it protects them from serious infections and helps prevent the spread of disease.

Protects against disease

  • Immunization prepares the body to fight infections by training the immune system to create antibodies. This protection is similar to what the body would get from a natural infection, but without the risk of complications or getting sick.
  • Prevents outbreaks

High levels of immunity can prevent the spread of infection and outbreaks. For example, if 95% of children receive the MMR vaccine, measles can be eliminated.

  • Reduces health disparities

Immunization programs in schools can make it easier for children to get vaccinated, even if they aren’t registered with a doctor.

  • Saves lives

Immunization has saved millions of lives worldwide from diseases like measles, polio, tetanus, and diphtheria.

  • Protects vulnerable children

Young babies are especially vulnerable to infections, so it’s important to protect them as early as possible.

  • If you’re not sure what immunizations your child needs, you can talk to your doctor. They can also tell you if your child needs catch-up or booster shots.