Blossom Health

14/08/2023

August is national immunisation month, are you and your family family up to date?

10/08/2023

Focusing on Men's health

08/08/2023

Accessible great days out UK!

Accessible Great Days Out UK aims to help you find accessibility information quickly and easily for hundreds of attractions and activities. Search in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland activities including:

Adventure Activities
Animal & Wildlife Parks
Arts & Crafts
Family Attractions
Historic Houses & Castles
Museums & Galleries
Outdoor Activities
Parks & Gardens
Play Centres
Sport & Leisure
Transport, Trips & Tours
Water Activities

With Accessible Great Days Out UK finding the perfect day out has never been easier!

Visit https://access.great-days-out.co.uk to find out more information as well as advice and support for those with disabilities

01/08/2023

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) learn the signs.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of fatalities in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease or coronary artery disease.

You can reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease by making some simple lifestyle changes.

These include:

- eating a healthy, balanced diet
- being physically active
- giving up smoking
- controlling blood cholesterol and sugar levels

Keeping your heart healthy will also have other health benefits, such as helping reduce your risk of stroke and dementia.

To find out more about CHD symptoms, treatments and causes, go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/

01/08/2023

Have you got the NHS app yet?

The NHS App allows you to access a range of NHS services. You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

You will need to prove who you are to get full access to the NHS App. With full access you can:

- order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
- book and manage appointments
- view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
- book and manage coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations
- get your NHS COVID Pass (there are also other ways to get your COVID Pass)
- register your organ donation decision
- choose how the NHS uses your data
- view your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
- use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you

*Please note: Not every practice offers all services on the NHS app - patients need to double check with their gp for required services.

To find out more about the NHS App and how to use it, visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

20/07/2023

Be prepared!

It's important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.

Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Many people also keep a small first aid kit in their car for emergencies.

What should you keep in your first aid kit? Find out by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/accidents-first-aid-and-treatments/what-should-i-keep-in-my-first-aid-kit/

20/07/2023

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It's usually easier to treat if it's diagnosed early.

A circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom of Lyme disease in some people. The rash can appear up to 3 months after being bitten by an infected tick, but usually appears within 1 to 4 weeks. It can last for several weeks.

Some people also get flu-like symptoms a few days or weeks after they were bitten by an infected tick, such as:

- a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery
- headache
- muscle and joint pain
- tiredness and loss of energy

See a GP if you've been bitten by a tick or visited an area in the past 3 months where infected ticks could be
and you have:
- flu-like symptoms – such as feeling hot and shivery, headaches, aching muscles or feeling sick, or
- a round or oval shape rash

Tell them if you have recently been in forests or grassy areas.

Find out more about Lyme disease, ticks and tick removal at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

10/07/2023

Join the Live Longer Better revolution today!
Hampshire County Council are excited to launch a brand new Live Longer Better Hampshire website www.hants.gov.uk/livelongerbetter

It has been developed for adults aged 65+, following conversations with Hampshire residents, and highlights key preventable conditions that many people receiving social care experience. The aim is to support you to make positive changes that will give you the best opportunity of living life to the full. Live Longer Better (LLB) is a national revolution to help older people stay independent, live life to the full and keep doing what they love. In Hampshire, we live a long time, however, our life expectancy does not correlate with healthy life expectancy - that’s the number of years individuals perceive they live in good health.
The website harnesses the best possible intervention: movement. Through being more active, there is strong evidence to suggest many major causes of disability and dependency can be prevented or delayed. Live Longer Better Hampshire helps us shift the way we think about getting older. We want to live in a world where getting older is something to be celebrated.

This website will help you find ways to stay independent, live life to the full and keep doing what you love. If you’re in your 60s, 70s or beyond, you can take positive steps now to improve your health and live longer, better.

07/07/2023

It's Alcohol Awareness Week 3rd - 9th July!
Download the Drink Free Days app
Feel healthier, lose weight and save money by picking your days to go drink-free.
One simple way to cut down is to have at least a few drink-free days every week, so choose yours and get practical support to stick with it.
With the app you can:
- update and track your drink-free days
- get simple and practical tips to help you control your drinking
- receive reminders when you need it most
- celebrate milestones when you reach your targets
Find out more about the NHS Drink Free App and advice about reducing your alcohol intake at https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/

Cutting down on alcohol can be a really effective way to improve your health. See our simple tips and practical ideas to help you starting drinking less. Let's do this!

07/07/2023

04/07/2023

Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. If you need help with your mental health, you can refer yourself, or your GP can refer you to NHS Talking Therapies. nhs.uk/talk

26/06/2023

Giving blood saves lives. Your blood is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

26/06/2023

Alzheimer's And Brian Awareness Month

12/06/2023

Men's Health Week 12-16th June 2023

12/06/2023

Insect bites and stings will usually cause a red, swollen lump to develop on the skin. This may be painful and, in some cases, can be very itchy. The symptoms will generally improve within a few hours or days, although sometimes, they can last a little longer. An allergic reaction can occur, causing symptoms such as breathing difficulties, dizziness and a swollen face or mouth. This requires immediate medical treatment.
What to do if you've been bitten or stung?
To treat an insect bite or sting:
- remove the sting or tick if it's still in the skin
- wash the affected area with soap and water
- apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes
- raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling
- avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection
- avoid traditional home remedies, such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, as they're unlikely to help
The pain, swelling and itchiness can sometimes last a few days. Ask your pharmacist about medicines that can help, such as painkillers, creams for itching and antihistamines.
Read more about insect bites and stings here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

Find out about some of the most common insect bites and stings, how to treat them and when to get help.

05/06/2023

Going on holiday?

05/06/2023

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30/05/2023

New telephone system

Blossom Health will be implementing a new telephone system from 8/9 June.
Due to changes in the new GP contract advising Practices that digital telephony is required in 2023. It has been decided to implement a new telephone system including messaging, call recording and a queuing system with a call back function. This decision was made with the new contract in mind and in response to patient feedback expressing concerns over the current telephone system. We are confident it should provide greater functionality for practices and patients.
As a patient you will still be able to call the same number for your registered site (02392 474 777 for Bedhampton, 02392 474 351 for Havant)
New function for Bedhampton patients; instead of having to redial the number until you are able to get through you will be placed in a queue and the call will be answered once a member of staff becomes available.
New function for both sites; if you are unable to remain in the queue you also have the option of requesting a call back, this means your place in the queue will remain virtually without you having to stay on the line, when it’s your turn and you will receive a call back.
The new system will allow us to provide a better patient experience when the lines are busy as well as give us access to call demand and data to support the practice and ensure staffing levels are accurate and providing insight in order to improve responsiveness further down the line.
We believe that this new system will be beneficial to both you as patients and to the practice as a whole. We are grateful for any feedback you might have especially any comments once the new system goes live. Please use the contact us form on the website https://blossom-health.co.uk/contact-us/ if you would like to get in touch.