The G.B Britton Bowls Club in Speedwell had recently been fund raising to purchase a brand new defibrillator for the club. When BrisDoc heard about this, we decided to donate a defibrillator via the community fund to support the club, its members and the local community.
Author: Andy Morrison (Andy Morrison)
Celebrating patients with type 2 diabetes in remission
Charlotte Keel Medical Practice held an event this week to celebrate people who have achieved Remission of their Type 2 Diabetes through weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. Eleven patients at the practice who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have made healthy lifestyle changes were invited in for the celebration.
Congratulations to Sarah Pearce & Sam Hill on passing the Edward Jenner – NHS Leadership Programme
We are also delighted to announce that Sarah Pearce (BrisDoc's Patient Safety and Compliance Coordinator) & Sam Hill (Acting Head of Workforce) have just passed the NHS Leadership Academy - Edward Jenner Programme.
Congratulations to Julia Holman on passing the NHS Leadership – Nye Bevan Programme
We are very please to announce that BrisDoc's Urgent Care Services Lead - Julia Holman has just passed the NHS Leadership Academy - Nye Bevan Programme. This 12 month course is designed with national and international experts in health and organisational performance, the programme offers support and learning to build personal resilience, confidence and capabilities to develop senior NHS leaders of the future.
Broadmead Medical Centre inspected and rated as GOOD by CQC
Well done to all the team at Broadmead Medical Centre who were inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) back in September this year and received an overall rating of GOOD.
BrisDoc’s SevernSide fleet is going GREEN
BrisDoc and the SevernSide IUC Service are now the proud owners of a new fleet of HYBRID electric vehicles. We have four brand new Honda CR-V's currently in the process of being readied for the road.
MMR Fun Day at Charlotte Keel
At Charlotte Keel Medical Practice (CKMP) due to the diversity of our practice population and particular concerns around MMR vaccination in some ethnic groups, we have had low uptake for MMR vaccination. In Mar-18 searches of the CKMP patient population indicated an uptake of 76% in the age group 3yr4m – 6yrs for having received both doses of MMR. This compares to a national aspiration to achieve a 95% update and the PHOF 2015/16 data which showed an average uptake of 88%.
Need urgent medical advice? Contact NHS111
A&E departments in Bristol are really busy at the moment. If you are worried about an urgent health problem and you're not sure what to do call 111 or go online to 111.nhs.uk. It's free to call and you will speak to a trained health advisor who will direct you to the right care for your needs. Help us to help you by only going to A&E in a real emergency.
Are you using the NHS App yet?
24/7, wherever you are, this free app puts you in control - allowing you to book, view and cancel appointments at your GP surgery with ease.
Test your self care knowledge!
The NHS is there to look after all of us, everyday. Free at the point of use for all who need it, but do you know how much it costs to run the National Health Service? Or how much it cost each time you use it?