PRMC Gibraltar

23/10/2023

MISSED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

Missed Medical appointments reduce the ability of the Princess Royal Medical Centre to provide a service to all serving and entitled personnel.

If a patient needs to change an appointment, then they must contact the PRMC at the earliest opportunity.

Changes to appointments can be made by contacting the PRMC via eConsult and by phone 00350 2005 3399 or in person at the PRMC during working hours.

10/10/2023

COVID UPDATE/REMINDER for Patients registered with PRMC



If you test positive for covid you are asked to do the following:
Inform your Line manager (there is no longer a requirement for SP to report a positive test into the single service medical apps)
Inform the PRMC Reception on: (00 350 2005 3399
Complete the GHA self-reporting form at the QR Code below
Adults are encouraged to self-isolate for 5 days and children (U18yrs) for 3 days


Adult patients with Cold or flu-like symptoms must do a covid test BEFORE attending the PRMC.
Symptoms include (High Temp >38˚C, chills/shivering, Aching body, New continuous cough, Loss or change to sense of smell or taste, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Headache, Sore throat, Blocked or runny nose, Loss of appetite, D&V).

If you are unsure and would like to speak to a clinician about your symptoms/concerns - Telephone consultations are available or you can submit an eConsult.
Covid Tests can be purchased from most Gibraltar Pharmacies/supermarkets including:

1.Trafalgar Pharmacy (00350 20071710) (One in Main Street opposite Khubchands shop and one opposite The Gha Children’s Primary Care in Europort) price £1.95.
2.Valmar Pharmacy (00350 20063868) One in main street and one in Europort) price is £2.95.
3.Rock Pharmacy inside Eroski Supermarket (00350 20067565) price £3.00.
4.Family Pharmacy Main Street price £3.20.
5.Mill Pharmacy, City Mill Lane price £2.70.
6.Crown Pharmacy – Price unknown
7.Kings Pharmacy – price £2.99
8.Omega Pharmacy one in Main street and one in Europort (00350 20044544) price £3.50


Covid vaccines are now in-stock in the PRMC and we will be contacting all those eligible for a booster this week. If you have not been contacted by Fri 13 Oct and think you are eligible for a booster please contact the PRMC on: (00 350 2005 3399. If you are contacted by the GHA and have your Covid Booster with them – please let us know ASAP so we can update your records.

https://health.ec.europa.eu/health-security-and-infectious-diseases/crisis-management/covid-19-diagnostic-tests_en -list-of-covid-19-rapid-antigen-tests

10/10/2023

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is held every 10th of October. It is held to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This year has the theme “Mental health is a universal human right”.

WMHD is run by the World Foundation for Mental Health (WFMH). Partners for 2023 include the World Health Organisation and World Dignity Project.

This year the WFMH wants to ensure that all persons "receive quality mental health care and that the human rights and well-being of people with mental illness are respected in all parts of the world so that every person with a mental difficulty has:



The right to be protected from known harms to mental health; a universal right which applies to the entire population, but especially the vulnerable including children, minorities and the displaced peoples.
The right to access quality and affordable care when a person is struggling with their mental health.
The right to freedom and dignity, including the right of choice.

04/10/2023

COVID TESTING REMINDER

This information only applies to BFG personnel and their families who are registered with PRMC.

if you test positive for Covid please do the following:

1. Use the link below to the Lateral Flow Test Self reporting form. No need to complete the form if you test negative.
2. Inform the PRMC via telephone or eConsult.
3. If you have tested positive or have covid symptoms -do not attend the PRMC- unless you are concerned and need to be assessed by a member of the medical team.
4. Isolate for 5 days (from when you first tested positive until further tests return negative). A member of the PRMC medical team will call you daily for a welfare check via telephone -unless you wish to ‘opt out’.
5. If you test positive and have an underlying/chronic condition or are classed as vulnerable, one of the PRMC Doctors will also contact you.
Service Personnel should report a positive test result on their respective sS medical apps (MyNavy, Army Covid Reporting Tool, MyRAF)

02/10/2023

PRMC Registered Patients are reminded when registering, to also register with the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) via the PRMC. The GHA application process can take between 4-8 weeks. If you are newly arrived and have not done so yet, please ensure the GHA registration form is completed as soon as possible.

The GHA are taking a more robust line with regards to patients with expired GHA Cards. With this in mind, if your GHA card has expired, please complete a GHA renewal form and return this to the PRMC reception with the requested documentation (if you had not done so when you initially registered as the supporting documentation is a one off requirement).

It is also important for the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Personnel to register / renew with the GHA via the PRMC and not directly with the GHA.

An expired or invalid GHA Number may result in a delay to treatment / investigations as we are unable to process any GHA requests without a valid GHA Number.

Emergencies will be seen at St Bernard’s Hospital at any time but without an in-date GHA Card you may be charged for the service therefore registering as soon as possible is strongly advised. Please note that you do not need to present your GHA card when attending the GHA as your details together with your card’s expiry date are clearly visible on their system.

12/07/2023

Have you had an appointment recently at the PRMC?

We would like to know your thoughts on your appointment and/or the services that we provide.

Are we meeting your expectations, or can we improve somehow?

Would you simply like to thank a member of staff?

Please use the link below and complete our survey, it will only take a couple of minutes 👇

https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/946227?lang=en

All feedback is welcome whether its positive or negative and any suggestions are also more than welcome.

10/07/2023

Jellyfish are commonly washing up on beaches around Gibraltar and Spain, do you know what to do if you get stung?

See our advice on what to do if you or someone you're with is stung by a sea creature, and when to get medical advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jellyfish-and-other-sea-creature-stings/

06/07/2023

Have you ever wondered where all the PRMC teddies come from that we give to the children of the practice, or when they either visit a clinician or come in for vaccination?

TEDDIES FOR LOVING CARE:
Providing teddies for the comfort of children in distress

A hospital/medical centre visit can be a frightening experience for a young child, especially in an emergency situation. Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) is a way of providing much-needed comfort to children, helping to reduce the shock and distress of their experience. Every child that receives a teddy gets to take it home.

Supported by Freemasons
TLC is locally managed by Freemasons who also volunteer their time to run the scheme. Since its inception in 2001, over 3.5 million teddies have been distributed.

We would like to say a huge thankyou to the freemasons of Gibraltar for their continued donation of Teddies for Loving Care over the years.

https://teddiesforlovingcare.org.uk/

Teddies for Loving Care provides cuddly teddy bears to hospitals for medical staff to give, at their discretion, to young children in their care.

05/07/2023

The signs and symptoms of meningitis can appear in any order, and some may not appear at all. Early signs can be missed or mistaken for other illnesses, but someone with meningitis can get a lot worse, very quickly, and the disease can be life-threatening.
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​Meningitis can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. Trust your instincts - if you suspect meningitis, seek urgent medical attention.
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03/07/2023

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