Westongrove Partnership

15/07/2025

Who is eligible for Mounjaro from GPs right now?

The NHS has recently released the criteria for accessing weight loss injections via your GP Surgery.

The first phased cohort eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS is only for those with BMI above 40 and with 4 of 5 defined comorbidities:-
1. Diagnosed hypertension
2.Diagnosed sleep apnoea
3. Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
4. Diagnosed cardiovascular disease
5. Diagnosed hypercholesterolemia

If you do not have a BMI above 40 and four of the conditions above, Westongrove will not be able to prescribe you Mounjaro for weight loss. We have received many queries from patients wishing to see a GP to discuss their eligibility for this new service, resulting in unnecessary appointments for patients that do not quality for Mounjaro injections under the NHS.

We have identified the patients eligible for this NHS service, and we will be in contact with them directly to discuss this further.

14/07/2025

The UV index tells you when the ☀️ is most dangerous. When it indicates 3 & above, you need sun protection.
Download the SunSmart Global UV app to protect yourself from overexposure to & lower your risk of skin cancer!

11/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our Westongrove Team at Wendover Parkrun last Saturday.
We ran, walked and volunteered with our families and dogs in tow!

You can read the full run report here https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wendoverwoods/news/2025/07/
Why not give it a go – you don’t have to run!

More info can be found here https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wendoverwoods/

10/07/2025

FROM the 1st July 2025, routine cervical screening intervals will be extending from 3 yearly to 5 yearly, for all Negative results, if your aged 25-49 after attending cervical screening on or after this date.

Those who have had a smear BEFORE the 1st July 2025 and test Negative, will still have their next recall at 3 years and then fall into the 5yr recall, if negative.

Studies have shown that if a person tests negative for hrHPV sampling at a cervical screening, they are extremely unlikely to go on to develop cervical cancer within the next 10 years. A study in England, published by King’s College London, showed that 5-year screening intervals are as safe as 3-year intervals; the same number of cancers will be prevented and less frequent cervical screening tests are needed.

09/07/2025

Stay cool during extreme heat waves

08/07/2025

Throughout a heatwave ☀️ follow these precautions 👇

07/07/2025

from the ☀️ causes over 1.5 million skin cancers every year. To protect yourself,
🌴 seek shade
😎 wear protective clothing, sunglasses & hat
🧴 apply sunscreen
Our SunSmart Global UV app also gives you advice when you are outside.

07/07/2025

We have a new car management system at Wendover Health Centre - please read all of the points in order to avoid a fine.

🚗We are introducing the new system in response to patient feedback about the challenges of finding parking when visiting the surgery, causing delays and frustration.

🚗Parking will remain free for patients - just enter your vehicle registration number upon arrival at the surgery.

🚗The car park will be managed by Parking Eye and we will not receive any profit from this arrangement.

🚗We’ve also arranged for the car park to be available to the public for a small fee at the weekends.

🚗Saturday 7.30am - Sunday 7.30am £3.00
🚗Sunday 7.30am - Monday 7.30am £1.00

🚗Payment will be made using the Evology Pay app available to download from the App Store.

🚗Clear signage will be going up soon, and once we have a confirmed go live date, we’ll let you know.

🚗Failure to comply with the terms and conditions will result in a parking charge of £100.

04/07/2025

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age

03/07/2025

Patients of Westongrove have access to our Free 8-week Real Food Lifestyle Course. The purpose of the program is to help you transition onto a Real Food Lifestyle.

🥕These are face to face group sessions run weekly, Tuesday evenings for 1hr over an 8-week period.

The program is designed to help you improve blood glucose markers and other health markers like cholesterol and blood pressure, to help you lose weight, and to feel better overall.

🥕Topics covered in sessions include:
* Sugar and blood glucose, monitors and testing
* Carbohydrates
* The role of fats, protein
* Ultra processed foods
* Shopping wisely
* Alcohol
* Exercise
* Mindfulness
* Sleep
* Intermittent fasting
* Diet and other medical conditions
* Eating out and celebrations

If you're interested in signing up to our next course, please speak to reception or any of our health care professionals at Westongrove Partnership.

02/07/2025

Imagine a world where common infections become life-threatening.
Antimicrobial resistance could make this a reality. We have to act now to

It’s going to take action from all of us – https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/antimicrobialresistance/

01/07/2025

The National Autistic Society Survey Report 2025 reveals that in the UK:

➡️More than half (55%) of people with autism avoid going out because they are worried how people will treat them.
➡️A quarter (25%) of people with autism said they usually get a negative reaction when they say they have autism.
➡️Nine in 10 people with autism (90%) have experienced poor mental health due to attitudes or perceptions of autism, and 84% have experienced social isolation.

➡️There are many simple ways society can make a difference to people with autism and their families. Whether taking steps to understand their experience of the world, allowing time for them to process information and space to regulate, or advocating for colleagues with autism in the workplace.

Your involvement can make a real difference and it’s all about how you show up – whether you are supporting your colleagues with autism or family members, your actions can help create an accepting world.

Showing up for the autistic people in your life can be easier and more rewarding than you might think. There are so many simple, everyday ways you can make a huge difference while helping build a kinder, more supportive world for everyone.