CHANNEL VIEWS
The newsletter of Channel View Surgery, Bishopsteignton Surgery, and Chudleigh Health Centre
JANUARY 2010
SEVERE WEATHER
During the severe weather in December and January, our staff made valiant efforts to get into work and keep the surgery functioning. We did have to alter some appointments and would like to thank patients for their understanding. Hopefully that’s the last of the snow and ice for this winter!
SWINE FLU NEWS
We have done our best to contact all patients who are eligible for a Swine Flu vaccination. Uptake has been variable. Swine Flu is still around so if you are eligible and need a vaccination, please telephone the surgery. To remind you, the categories are:
Individuals aged between six months and up to 65 years in the current seasonal flu vaccine clinical at-risk groups
Pregnant women
Household contacts of immuno-compromised individuals
People aged 65 years and over in the current seasonal flu vaccine clinical at-risk groups. (Just being over 65 does not qualify you for a Swine Flu jab)
Children aged over 6 months and under 5 years
SEASONAL FLU
If you are over 65 and have not yet had your seasonal flu jab – there’s still time. We have limited stocks of vaccine left, so phone your local surgery now for an appointment!
PRACTICE NEWS
Thanks from patients
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NHS Devon contacted us this week to advise that a patient had telephoned them to say "I want to say continuing thanks to Eileen at Channel View Surgery for all her support. Every time I ring with panic attacks she is never rude or in a hurry, she just talks me through. She is very special and worth her weight in gold". We think so too!
And another of our Channel View Receptionists recently received a card which said “Thank you Linda for your kindness and consideration”. Congratulations Linda – keep up the good work |
JULIE BRAVES THE SEA!
On Boxing Day this year, our Administrator Julie braved the freezing weather to run into the sea for Charity. She raised £45 for the RLNI. As a member of the Teignmouth Trotters, Julie is used to running – but not into icy water. Well done Julie! Here she is emerging from the sea (and still smiling!)
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ASSISTANT GP
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We are delighted to announce
the appointment of our new Assistant GP. Dr Catherine Hall (who some of you
may have already met as she has been locuming for us) is starting work with
us as from 1st March 2010, initially on a one-year contract. Welcome! |
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Please support
VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH
Your patient Support Group
Buy your hand-knitted chick containing either a
Cadbury’s cream egg or a sweet-filled plastic egg
only
£1 eachOn sale in all Reception areas from 1st Feb 2010
(contents may contain nuts)
Please buy generously!
Have you got an hour or more a month free? Would you like to make a difference to your local community? Volunteering in Health is the Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton & Chudleigh patient support group and offers services to local residents such as driving patients to hospital and GP appointments, shopping, dog walking, befriending, fund raising and help with administration of the Patient Support Group
Volunteers’ time is given free, but expenses are paid. Do you or someone you know need help with any of the above?
For details of how you can help or get help, please telephone
Tina Graham on 01626-771143
TEIGNMOUTH MEMORY CAFÉ
First Thursday of every month, 10:00 to 12:00 noon
at The Whitehouse Activity Centre, Woodway Road
A friendly and informal café with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for people with memory lapses and their families.
We are able to provide information, support and free tea and coffee. No need for an appointment, drop in and have a chat with people who understand and care.
Dates in 2010 : 4th February, 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th August, 2nd September, 7th October and 4th November.
For further information contact Tina Graham on 01626 771143