As you will be aware the government recently announced the start of a new national anti-body testing programme, which plans to provide anti-body tests to NHS staff in England.
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How to support staff fasting during Ramadan
Fasting plays an important role in many major religions and is a central feature in all the Abrahamic faiths. In Islam, adult Muslims, who are able to, are required to fast during the month of Ramadan.
BMC raising money for Brain Tumour Awareness
On the 27th March BMC celebrated 'wear a hat to work day' to raise money for Brain Tumour Awareness. It was a fun day, during a difficult time, raising money for an excellent cause.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest Information and Advice
Please watch the short video and read the latest PHE information for the public on the outbreak of coronavirus in China, including the current situation in the UK and information about the virus and its symptoms.
Thank you to all the NHS staff working over the festive period
Join us in wishing a Merry Christmas to all the NHS staff working across the festive period to look after our friends, family and loved ones.
Going, Going, Gone! Two new Nurses for the NHS
This month, two brand new (knitted) Nurse joined the NHS after kindly being donated by Nickey Walshaw (SevernSide IUC Team Manager). The two dolls were then auctioned off at BrisDoc's Head Office - Osprey Court with all money being donated to Macmillan Cancer Support & The Dogs Trust.
Defibrillator donated to G.B Britton Bowls Club
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.
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.