East Bridgford Patient Participation Group

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

🔵Critical incident stood down at NUH, but pressures remain 🔵

This morning, we stood down the Critical Incident that was declared on Tuesday due to the severe and sustained pressure on our hospitals.

Although pressures have eased, we remain at our highest escalation level short of declaring a Critical Incident. Our hospitals remain busy.

While numbers are lower, patients are still experiencing long waits in A&E, and demand for beds remains extremely high. Many wards continue to care for more patients than usual.

Please continue to help by only using A&E for emergencies or serious accidents. For all other health concerns, please call 111 first so you can be directed to the most appropriate service.

We again want to apologise to those who have been impacted by the pressures and thank our communities for their ongoing support. We would also like to thank our colleagues, whose response throughout this Critical Incident has been remarkable.

16/12/2025

Social Prescribing Hub - January Timetable
📅 Our January Wellbeing Sessions are here!
We’re excited to share the January timetable for the Social Prescribing Community Hub. From January, a small fee will now apply to some sessions to help us keep the Hub running sustainably. Many sessions will remain free - everyone is welcome to join.
✨ What’s included:
The timetable features all activities taking place at the Hub, as well as our Friendship session activities and additional sessions happening on Saturdays, which take place at alternative venues.
✨ Why it matters:
Your support helps us continue offering high-quality activities for mental and physical wellbeing, in a friendly and welcoming environment.
💰 Pricing:
Please see the timetable for full details. Some sessions are free, some have a set fee, and others run on a donation basis.
📌 How to book:
• Visit our Eventbrite page
• Select your session(s)
• Pay securely online
• Receive instant booking confirmation

Need a hand booking? Just get in touch and we’ll happily support you.
Eventbrite: Rushcliffe Social prescribing https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../rushcliffe-social...
Social Prescribing Website: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/sp-hub
Want to stay up to date with the Hub and other social prescribing initiatives? Sign up to our newsletter and get updates straight to your inbox. Get in touch at:
nnicb-nn.rushcliffesocialprescribing@nhs.net

Don’t forget to check out our amazing practitioners and workshops happening next month - there’s something for everyone!

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

⚠️ Resident doctors are due to strike 17 – 22 December. Please remember that A&E is for life-threatening emergencies but there are a range of other NHS services to help

Visit 111 online or phone 111 to be directed to the right service 👇

💊 Pharmacy – your local pharmacy can help with a range of common conditions.
🤕 Urgent treatment centres – can help with sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections.
🩺 General practice – contact your practice for symptoms that aren’t going away. If you need help out of hours, visit 111 online or phone 111.
🤗 Self-care – visit our website or the NHS App for information about how to treat yourself for some common conditions.
👶 Children’s health and wellbeing – visit our website for information about common childhood illnesses, including advice on what ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child’s symptoms are likely to last.
🧠 Mental health support – visit 111 online or phone 111 (option 2).
‼️ Mental health crisis sanctuaries – can help you with support, information and guidance if you are over 18 years old and experiencing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis.
🦷Urgent dental care – visit 111 online or phone NHS111 to arrange an urgent appointment. You don’t need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

See comments for more information 👇

16/12/2025

29/10/2025

See our upcoming south Rushcliffe friendship events for November!

These sessions are a great way to get out, try something new and potentially make new friends. The social prescribers will be on hand if you're feeling at all nervous ☺️

02/09/2025

🌟 Friendship Events across North Rushcliffe – September 2025 🌟

Looking to connect, stay active, and boost your wellbeing? Join us this September for:

💧 Good Boost Aqua (Bingham) – Wed 10th Sept, 10.15-11.30am
Gentle, tailored aqua sessions to ease muscle/joint pain and improve mobility. Booking essential 👉 https://shorturl.at/wU5lk

🤝 Cotgrave Long-Term Conditions Support Group – Thurs 11th Sept, 2-3.30pm
Free monthly group for Cotgrave residents with long-term health conditions (or their carers). Learn, share, and get digital support with AbilityNet. Just turn up!

Friendly support at both events.

📞 Contact your Social Prescribers if you would like more information