Rochester PCN

12/06/2023

19th - 24th June 2023

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week

https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week #:~:text=19th%20%2D%2024th%20June%202023&text=This%20Cervical%20Screening%20Awareness%20Week,after%20being%20refused%20it%20altogether.

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week we're highlighting the importance of screening, and sharing information, support, and tips for making the test easier.

06/06/2023

It’s cervical screening awareness week from the 19th-24th June. Please see link for more information.

For Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we answer some common questions about cervical screening, including what to expect at a smear test.

01/06/2023

Patient participation online learning program

Welcome to the Public Participation team’s online learning programme. These sessions are about working in partnership with people and communities and include a mix of webinars and workshops, hosted by the Public Participation team.

12/05/2023

May cancer awareness and international nurses day. Please click the links for more information:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/bladder-cancer-awareness-month
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/international-nurses-day
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/skin-cancer-awareness-month
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/global-accessibility-awareness-day

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in the UK. If you've been diagnosed with bowel cancer, or just want to be aware of symptoms, Macmillan can help.

02/05/2023

1 to 7 May 2023
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week (1 to 7 May 2023)

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/get-involved/become-more-deaf-aware/deaf-awareness-week/ #:~:text=Celebrate%20Deaf%20Awareness%20Week%20(1,more%20deaf%2Dfriendly%20and%20aware.

Join us as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Week 2023 and help us make life more deaf-friendly for children and young people

19/04/2023

The government’s new Emergency Alerts system will be tested on Sunday, 23 April at 3pm.

Your phone will make a loud siren-like sound and display a message. The alert will sound even if your phone is on silent.

If you experience domestic abuse and have another phone, this video from Refuge shows you how to disable the alert: https://orlo.uk/dbQ4V

30/03/2023

March is for awareness of colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumour and prostate cancer. For more information please follow the links;
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/new_information_available/posts/brain-tumour-awareness-week---what-s-a-primary-brain-tumour?_ga=2.95320924.1396628092.1680163913-1263426506.1680163913

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/colon-cancer-awareness-month

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you are directly affected by Ovarian cancer, or you just want to find out more, we have information that can help.

25/03/2023

10/03/2023

How to return medical equipment

09/03/2023

Today is Social Prescribing Day this will be a celebration of social prescribing, demonstrating the amazing impact it can have on people's health and wellbeing.

https://youtu.be/O9azfXNcqD8

This short animation explains what it social prescribing is, how it works and the benefits to individuals' health and wellbeing.

24/02/2023

These National Insurance (NI) credits were introduced from April 2011. You may be entitled to receive these NI credits if you are a grandparent, or other family member, who cares for a child under 12, usually whilst their parent (or main carer) is working. These credits are only available from April 2011 and you must make an application to receive the NI credits.

We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.

11/02/2023

Please join us at the Thorndike medical centre for a coffee morning to have a discussion around menopause. This session will be chaired by two Thorndike GP. They will answer questions and queries you have about menopause and the treatments that are available. Please note this will be generalised questions.

30/01/2023

We have a NEW physiotherapy service at your surgery.

Our physiotherapist Manu will be joining the PCN from 1st February 2023. You don't need to see the GP first.

Inclusion Criteria:
⭐️All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
⭐️Arthritis - any joint
⭐️Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, ankle sprains
⭐️Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid-back pain and neck pain
⭐️ Spinal-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, eg. pins and needles or numbness
⭐️Changes to walking
Post-orthopaedic surgery.

Appointments are available at your practices all day each week on the following:
Borstal Village Surgery - Monday
City Way - Wednesday and Thursday
Thorndike - Tuesday and Friday

We have plenty of appointments so please get in touch with your practice to schedule.

28/01/2023

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

Use this service to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination or manage your appointments.

25/01/2023

Free Wills Month is back in March 2023
It also avoids difficult decisions and legal complications for your loved ones. Free Wills Month allows you to provide for family and friends and leave a gift to your chosen charities too.

https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/donate-or-fundraise/gifts-in-wills/free-wills-month/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/donate/gifts-in-wills/free-wills-month

Many charities offer a free will writing service to over 55s in March/October for Free Wills Month. Macmillan offers free will writing all year round for 18+.

24/01/2023

https://medway.foodbank.org.uk/

24/01/2023

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
23rd - 29th January 2023

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust's annual campaign. Find out how you can get involved and reduce your risk of cervical cancer.

11/01/2023

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/getting-help-in-a-crisis/

Find ways to get help in a crisis, including what to do if you don't want to call 999 or if you just want to talk to someone.