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BRIDGFORD PLAYS A PART IN NHS WEBSITE

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:48:37 +0000

The NHS website in Nottingham City has been given a fresh injection of design and creativity in order to maximise its role in providing health information for local people. Following feedback from the public, patients, staff and clinicians, West Bridgford-based website design and development company Volute was brought in to help refresh and re-launch the NHS Nottingham City internet site.
The new site brings together a range of information on local health services in a visually attractive way and has made navigation around the site easier for visitors. The home page displays the latest news and videos as well as helping guide local people to available healthcare services. It was developed following consultation with local people about the sort of information they wanted to see on a local NHS website. The re-launch has also provided NHS Nottingham City with an easy-to-use content management system so they can quickly update the site.
Volute director, Tim Ryan, said: “We were delighted to be chosen by NHS Nottingham City to overhaul their website and provide them with an online presence that served the needs of all their many diverse audiences.
“It was a great experience working with members of the public and patient representatives to provide a website that helps inform people about services and how to improve their health in an easy and eye-catching way.”
NHS Nottingham City is the primary care trust (PCT) responsible for planning for and buying the NHS services that local people need, making sure they are high quality and value for money.
Iain Fletcher, assistant director of communications and marketing at NHS Nottingham City, added: “It is vitally important we engage with members of the local public and patients in as many different ways as possible and increasingly people are finding it more convenient to obtain information about the local NHS online.
“Following feedback from the public, patients, staff and clinicians, Volute helped us put their requests into practice so that we now have a website that is more responsive to their needs. It is bright, vibrant, user-friendly and contains a huge amount of information in an accessible and easy-to-find way. We have been very pleased with the service from Volute in helping us re-launch our website which is now attracting 25% more visitors.”

COFFEE AND CAKE FUN DAY

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:36:06 +0000

Infertility is a subject which is not often talked about. Many people experiencing fertility problems find it hard to talk as it is an isolating condition and difficult for others to understand the depths of the emotional and psychological effects it can have. One in six couples in the UK face the possibility that they will remain childless. The Infertility Network provides information, practical and emotional support to help individuals to cope with the condition.
A special Coffee and Cake Day is being held on Saturday 14th August from 10.30am until 3pm at the Scout Hut, on the corner of Mona Street and Trent Boulevard in Lady Bay. For more details contact 07752 032 526.

ADVICE FROM MARION: EAT MORE – WEIGH LESS

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:49:45 +0000

My name is Marion and I have lived in Clifton since 1952. I was a bonny baby, chubby toddler, becoming a well-rounded teenager and finally an overweight woman. I had tried every quick-fix diet on the market only to end up putting even more weight on. A holiday snap shot was the turning point for me, I didn’t recognise just how much my weight had become out of control. It resulted in me feeling unhappy, as well as unattractive, and in turn very tired and sluggish.
Encouraged by my sister, I joined a Slimming World group. Although not knowing what to expect, I needn’t have worried as I was made very welcome by the consultant and other members. I was helped and guided to understand a healthy way of eating. There are no forbidden foods, and despite having a weakness for ice cream, biscuits and the odd glass of wine, I lost 7lbs in my first week. I felt fantastic.
How could it be possible to be able to eat so much and still lose weight? Well, you really can with Slimming World. I went on to lose a further 40lbs and have been at my target weight for four years. I have been a consultant for three years now and the pleasure and buzz I get from helping members lose those extra pounds and reach their target is indescribable.
I am really excited to be opening a new group here in Clifton, at the local swimming baths on Southchurch Drive, from Saturday 17th July at 10am. It really is extra easy. Come along and start your personal journey of success. I will be there to meet each and everyone of you and help you all to achieve your dreams. Marion can be contacted on 0115 974 5177.

CONSULTATION DAY

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:40:06 +0000

By Tristan Hill
As I work in the private sector of health care I am well aware that many patients feel they cannot afford treatment with an osteopath. Many are unaware of the benefit that just one session can bring, be it via treatment, or perhaps more importantly by gaining a better understanding of their pain. With this in mind I will be holding a charity consultation day on Monday 15th March to help raise money for Bingham’s local cricket club (BCC), who are helping local youngsters discover a great new past time.
Treatment normally costs £35, but on this day I will only be asking for a donation, of which 100% will go to BCC youth development. I would suggest £20, but it’s whatever you can afford.
Please take this opportunity to seek help and to raise some money for a local club. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday from 8am until 7pm. The charity day is only open to new patients. Call 01949 839 238 or visit the website www.binghamosteopath.co.uk

CHANGE MAKERS FOR CLIFTON

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:28:48 +0000

Nottingham’s Change Makers for Cancer Awareness is a programme aiming to promote early presentation of bowel, breast, lung and prostate cancer. Using community engagement and empowerment approaches, the programme aims to address cancer inequalities by targeting specific ward areas and communities where cancer inequalities are particularly high.
At the heart of Change Makers are local people, who are supported by professionals working together, sharing ideas, experiences and resources, as well as developing new ways of raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and cancer screening programmes. The ultimate aim of the programme is to encourage people to visit their GP earlier and improve cancer screening uptake by using methods that are appropriate, fun and easy.
An example of some of the empowering work Change Makers have done include having the local mobile breast screening unit (known locally as ‘bus’) reintroduced back into the community. A mobile breast screening unit was set up in Clifton in 2003 at Rivergreen Health Centre, but unfortunately attracted vandalism to both the unit and the Health Centre itself. The unit was therefore removed and women from Clifton were asked to travel to the Ropewalk in the city centre to be screened. As a direct result of this breast screening rates decreased, presumably as residents had to travel a lot further.
Through meetings with Change Makers project manager, the Health & Wellbeing Partnership Group, the City Council Neighbourhood manager, as well as with the support of professionals, volunteers and other local groups working closely together, the mobile breast screening unit was bought back and set up centrally, in a safe and secure environment.
The breast screening unit is now located at the Clifton Leisure Centre and is a great success. This was very much a team effort. If you would like to become a Change Maker volunteer call 0115 883 9269.

DECADE OF BETTER HEALTH FOR NOTTINGHAM CITY

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:42:22 +0000

Nottingham’s Health and Wellbeing Partnership, backed by NHS Nottingham City and Nottingham City Council, have developed the Decade of Better Health programme, which aims to make Nottingham a healthier and happier city over the next decade. Nottingham City will enter the next decade with a population which is not as healthy as it could be. This means that more people are suffering from ill health that could be prevented and are dying younger than they should be.
Smoking, obesity and alcohol related illness rates remain higher than national averages and while levels of physical activity are higher than the national average, less than a quarter of our population claim to take the recommended three or more 30-minute long sessions each week.
‘The Nottingham Plan to 2020’ outlines ambitious targets to make Nottingham healthier. The first phase of the Decade of Better Health programme focuses on encouraging residents to make healthy pledges that suit their lifestyles. Residents can sign up now by visiting the special website online at onehealthynottingham.com, to make a healthy pledge and become eligible for free advice, support and
offers, including 20% off health and fitness for a year plus no joining fee.
Dr Chris Packham, director of public health at NHS Nottingham City, told The Local News: “If Nottingham is to achieve its targets and experience the levels of good health we would expect, then we need large numbers of our residents to live healthier lifestyles.
“The Decade of Better Health programme is all about supporting them to do that with information and advice, as well as relevant services to help them achieve their goal”.
Councillor Eunice Campbell added: “Many people across the city show the drive to start a new healthy lifestyle in the new year.
“Along with our partners we have developed the Decade of Better Health programme, to help people make his drive a reality by offering them information and support to make that lifestyle change for the long term.”

KEYWORTH DENTAL PRACTICE BRINGS MOUTH CANCER ACTION MONTH TO RUSHCLIFFE

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:09:37 +0000

Keyworth Dental Practice is offering free oral cancer screenings for all patients in support of this November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month organised by The British Dental Health Foundation and Denplan. The campaign, symbolised by a blue ribbon, calls upon dentists, pharmacists and all healthcare professionals to spread the campaign message; if in doubt, get checked out’.
Commenting on the campaign, dentist Mark Roberts, said: “Every five hours someone dies from mouth cancer in the UK.
“Statistics from Cancer Research UK show that 5,325 new cases were diagnosed in 2006 – that’s more than cervical and testicular cancers combined and an increase of 41% over the last decade. Yet very few people have even heard of the disease.
“As oral healthcare professionals we are keen to highlight that if in any doubt at all about white or red patches in the mouth or mouth ulcers that don’t heal, then please see your dentist without delay. Early detection transforms survival chances to more than 90%.”
To book you free oral cancer screening at Keyworth Dental Practice call the team on 0115 937 5828. For more information on mouth cancer visit mouthcancer.org

KEEP HEALTHY AT CHRISTMAS

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:35:38 +0000

The change of Heart Health Trainer Claire Usher has supported and helped 62 people in the Clifton area to lead a healthy lifestyle. Claire would like to remind people about the service which is for anyone over 40 who would like to make some healthy lifestyle changes over the Christmas period or for their New Year resolutions.
Health trainers can help and support you to lead a healthier lifestyle to make you happier healthier and fitter for longer. Here is some quick changes you could make when preparing you Christmas dinner to make it that little bit healthier but still taste as yummy as ever…
Turkey and all the trimmings
Try to avoid eating the skin because this is usually high in fat.
How to reduce fat content
When roasting your meat or turkey use a metal rack or trivet to allow the fat to drain off. Don’t use fat to roast your potatoes
Can’t resist roast potatoes?
Cut potatoes into larger chunks to stop them absorbing as much fat and roast them in a small amount of unsaturated oil like olive oil or sunflower oil.
Top up them vegetables
Steam, boil or microwave where possible and use herbs and spices to flavour rather than salt or butter.
If you would like to contact your health trainer call Claire on 0115 883 4243.