Kingfisher Primary Care Network- PCN

11/07/2025

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert for the current heat wave which has hit England including Bromsgrove & District Area, from now until Tuesday 14th July.

High temperatures, up to 34C, is expected throughout the week, which can pose serious health risks, especially for older adults, young children, and people with long-term conditions.

What You Can Do:
- Stay cool. Avoid the sun between 11am–3pm and keep your home as cool as possible.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine or alcohol.
- Stay protected. Wear sunscreen, loose clothing, and a hat if you’re outside.
- Check in. Look out for vulnerable neighbours, friends or family members.
- Know the signs. If someone feels dizzy, tired, or unwell in the heat, move them to a cool place and give them fluids. Call 111 if concerned.

Let’s all do our part to look after ourselves and our community during this warm spell. For more tips, visit: nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

02/07/2025

Missed appointments at General Practice (GP) surgeries can have serious consequences for patients and the healthcare system. They can disrupt healthcare delivery, delay treatments, and put additional strain on resources.

To minimise these impacts, it is crucial for patients to promptly cancel or reschedule their appointments when needed. GP surgeries can help by offering proactive reminders, flexible appointment options, and improved access to care to reduce missed appointments and ensure patients receive necessary health services.

25/06/2025

20/06/2025

🌡️ HEAT HEALTH ALERT: WEST MIDLANDS 🌡️
Amber Alert in Effect
🕛 From 12PM on 19 June 2025 to 9AM on 23 June 2025
📍 Applies across the West Midlands

⚠️ Impact Level: Significant (Matrix Score: 12)

Due to expected high temperatures, there are likely to be serious effects on health and social care services, including:

✅ Increased risk of illness and deaths, especially among:

Older adults (65+)

Individuals with existing health conditions

Some younger people

✅ Likely effects on services:

Higher demand on NHS and social care

Overheating in care homes and hospitals

Workforce challenges in service delivery

Difficulty maintaining safe medication storage

Disruptions from travel and power demands

✅ Vulnerable people in the community are especially at risk from overheating homes and limited support.

🔁 Please share this alert to help keep our community safe.
📞 Check in on vulnerable neighbours, relatives, and patients.

19/06/2025

Are you looking for advice on benefits, money, housing, debt etc .. then why not pop along to one of the drop in advice sessions at Redditch Library or at The Old Needle Works Foundation. They provide a supportive space to get you the right help.

19/06/2025

13/06/2025

📢 Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital!
Digital invites for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme are now being sent via the NHS App. 📲

Make sure your notifications are ON so you don’t miss yours!

🔔 Don’t worry—if the app message isn’t read or you don’t have a mobile on record, a letter will still be sent as a backup.
Stay informed. Stay screened. Stay healthy. 💙

Download the NHS app and turn on notifications:

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

09/06/2025

It is Carers Week!
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

To check out our Timetable and for more info visit: https://www.carersworcs.org.uk/post/carers-week-is-9th-15th-june

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05/06/2025

Do you live in Redditch or the surrounding area❓
Feeling like to want to get more involved with your community and be better informed❓
Are you 55 or over❓
Then the FORUM WANTS YOU❗️

Meeting on the second Thursday of the month from 10:15am at the Ecumenical Centre (6 Evesham Walk) Redditch.
The Forum has guest speakers on age related subjects of interest, social events, trips out, Christmas gatherings etc. To get involved all you need to do is get in touch and come along.

Kingfisher Primary Care Network- PCN Nightingales Primary Care Network Worcestershire Association of Carers Carers Careline Redditch Library Healthy Worcestershire Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest Age UK Wyvern Ecumenical Centre Astwood Bank Community Group Millcroft Care Home

03/06/2025

💬 Can’t Make Your Appointment? Let Us Know—It’s Quick & Easy!
Missed appointments can lead to delays in your care and place extra pressure on NHS services. By cancelling or rescheduling, you help us offer care to someone else who needs it—while keeping your own treatment on track.
💡 Good news: Cancelling has never been easier!
You can cancel anytime using:
✅ The NHS App
📞 Your GP’s phone system – just select the "Check and Cancel" option, available 24/7
🌐 Patient Access online
Together, we can make sure no appointment goes to waste—and that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.