Kenton Clinic October,2024 Newsletter

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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 online consultation PATCHS - https://patchs.ai/practice/kentonclinic
  • 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 - https://patchs.ai/practice/kentonclinic

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.      

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic

We are offering Seasonal influenza vaccination to all our patients according to below mentioned schedule.

From 1 September 2024, the below patient population will be vaccinated against the Seasonal Influenza

  • Pregnant women – Will be vaccination at Kenton Clinic
  • All children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 – Will be vaccinated at Kenton Clinic
  • Primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) – Will be vaccinated at their School
  • Secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) – Will be vaccinated at their school
  • All children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years – Will be vaccinated at their school

From October 2024 (exact start date to be confirmed by NHS England in due course) – All below patient population will be vaccinated at Kenton Clinic

  • Those aged 65 years and over
  • Those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19)
  • Those in long-stay residential care homes
  • Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person close contacts of immunocompromised individuals frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants.

Kindly call Kenton Clinic on 0208 204 2255 to book your appointment, alternatively we will be sending you a link via SMS to book your appointment for Seasonal Influenza Vaccination.

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.
  • We offer Same day Access to all our patients - Staff are trained to triage phone calls and to book with appropriate service or clinicians
  • Sick children are seen on the same day.

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 [email protected]

Patient Participation Group

We have our Patient Participation Group meeting scheduled on 10.2024 at 11.00 am. 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. www.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

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.