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Newsletter March 2023
Welcome to new members of our team
Clinical Team
HealthCare Assistant: Sonia Samuels
Two Year 5 student - GP Placement: Eleanor Gibbs and Anna Thurley (till 24 March 2023).
Farewell
Congratulations to our Practice Nurse Martha Duyile-Knight who has started her maternity leave and welcomed a baby boy.
HealthCare Assistant Debbie Ho went back to her home country.
Save the date
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Next Meeting:
6.30pm Thursday 9 March 2023
Tracey Wells, of the Alzheimer’s Society, will introduce the topic
‘Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease’ - how it is diagnosed; treatment; and the support that is available’
All patients are welcome to come and join the discussion on this and other health matters
Physio App for our patients
Physiotherapy App (powered by getUBetter) is provided free of charge by Southwark for patients registered at Forest Hill Road Group Practice. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or on the Web and guides you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you recover from a range of new or recurrent musculoskeletal conditions:
- Lower back pain
- Back and leg pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Ankle Pain
- Knee Pain
- Soft Tissue Lower Limb Pain
- Hip Pain
GPs can refer by sending you a message or patients can self-refer. Please note: Patients will need an email address to register.
If a patient develops another condition, they can select their new condition from within the app and it will be added to their account.
The app will also connect to your local treatment, healthcare providers or support services, if needed, such as Physiotherapy.
Strength and balance classes for fall prevention
Free exercise classes for Lambeth and Southwark residents, who have had a fall or are worried about falling, but continue to get out and about locally. The classes follow a programme of specific exercises designed to improve your strength, balance and confidence when walking.
The classes are run once a week for one hour and led by trained instructors, are available at convenient locations across Lambeth and Southwark. Please call Strength and Balance helpline: 020 3049 5424.
Stable and Steady classes
Free Stable and Steady classes help to improve strength and balance, reduce the risk of falling. The classes are for Lewisham residents aged 65 and over, who have fallen or are concerned that they have become more unsteady. Weekly classes last one hour for 25 weeks, are led by instructors who are trained in teaching falls management exercises to older adults. Please call 020 3049 4493 to join.
Free Your Mind: Take the #BeWellChallenge
rtnership Southwark is asking people in Southwark to participate in the #BeWellChallenge. Take simple steps to improve and promote good mental health and wellbeing. Small things, including acts of kindness, volunteering, being active, connecting with friends and pursuing a hobby can make a positive difference to our mental health and wellbeing. To take part in the #BeWellChallenge, simply to do something that is good for your wellbeing and share it with others via your WhatsApp groups and/or on social media.
The #BeWellChallenge is part of the south east London-wide Free Your Mind campaign. It has been developed with support from South London Listens.
Attachment for Older patients
Our students prepared information for Older patients. We feel that it might be useful for all.
We would appreciate if you can fill in feedback form for our students.
- FAQs about eConsult
- Social Prescriber
- Useful contacts for Older patients
- Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Minor Eye Clinic Service (MECS)
Do you know that specially accredited local optometrists are now looking after your medical eye condition? They provide assessment for many common eye conditions through your local opticians. This service was established by your local NHS Authority for patients of all ages who are registered with a GP within South East London boroughs.
Medical eye conditions that can be treated by MECS
- Sudden or recent reduction in vision in one or both eyes
- Red eye(s) or eye lids
- Pain and / or discomfort in the eyes, around the eye area or temples
- Recent onset or sudden increase of flashes and / or floaters in one or both eyes (appears like a fly, black specks or a cobweb moving across your vision)
- Mild trauma, for example a scratch to the outer surface of the eye(s) or lid(s)
- Suspected foreign body in the eye
- Recent onset of double vision
- Significant recent discharge from or watering of the eye
The optometrist will discuss your eye history, any symptoms you may be experiencing and any related medical history. You will receive an eye assessment relevant to your symptoms and can be referred to a hospital service if needed.
The nearest accredited Minor Eye Clinics:
R Woodfall, East Dulwich 46 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HJ Tel.: 020 8299 6622
Specsavers Peckham, Unit 3, Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, Peckham SE15 5EW Tel.: 020 7277 7222
Please visit the web site for more information and list of accredited Minor Eye Clinics.
MECS - Primary Ophthalmic Solutions
Help us to help you
Taking the right action and using the right service means you can get a quicker treatment. The help below would be more appropriate to deal with your health issues.
Self-care
You can treat these sorts of conditions at home – in fact, that’s the best place for you.
For Self-help advice, please visit our web pages or NHS website.
- Coughs and colds
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Grazes
- Hangover
- Minor illnesses
- Upset stomach
Minor Illnesses
The Pharmacy First scheme provides professional health care advice, treatments, and medicines for common illnesses from your local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment.
Other Health Care Service Providers
NHS 111 - For urgent medical concerns
You should call the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation. You can also access NHS 111 online 111.nhs.uk
- you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency.
- you think you might need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
- you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
Urgent care centres
If you have an urgent but non-life-threatening illness or condition, attend the urgent care centre. They have the right facilities to assess you and provide the right urgent treatment.
- Cuts
- Burns
- Sprains
- Strains
- Suspected breaks
- Minor head injuries
- Bites and stings
The local Urgent Care Centres:
- University Hospital Lewisham, High St, London SE13 6LH (Open 24/7)
- King’s College Hospital, SE5 9RS (Open 24/7)
- Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT (Open 8am-7pm, 7 days a week)
- Beckenham Beacon, 379-397 Croydon Rd, Beckenham BR3 3QL (Open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week)
Other local HealthCare providers and Self-referrals
Antenatal Care at King’s College Hospital
Please use the following link to self-refer to antenatal service.
Carers:
Providers that give practical and emotional support to unpaid carers, empowering them to actively manage the challenges they face and thrive. Join by self-referral.
Carers UK Line Website 0808 808 7777
Southwark Carers Website 020 7708 4497
Lewisham Carers Website 0203 8860970
Community Podiatry
020 3049 7900
Community Podiatry clinics offer a range of services to assess, treat and advise people on any foot condition. Self-referral form is available online here.
First Contact Physiotherapy
The service is available for Southwark patients with new musculoskeletal conditions. Appointments can be booked by reception over the phone or by submitting e-Consult.
Sexual Health Clinic
020 7188 6666
Clinic Provides full range of sexual health services 7 days a week with a walk in clinic available. Service information can be found here.
Talking Therapies Southwark
020 3228 2194
Talking therapies or psychological therapies are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service by filling self-referral form online.
Talking Therapies Lewisham
020 3228 1350
Published: Mar 8, 2023