Prime Wandsworth PCN

Prime Wandsworth PCN NHS Collaboration between 4 GP Practices - We are working together to provide extended services.

Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects how the brain processes language. Recognising its signs can lead t...
09/10/2023

Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects how the brain processes language. Recognising its signs can lead to early intervention and support. Here are some key symptoms to watch for:

- People with dyslexia often struggle with reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension- Spelling Challenges: Dyslexia can lead to frequent spelling errors, even with common words. Letter reversals (like 'b' for 'd') are common.
- Dyslexia can affect fine motor skills, leading to slow and sometimes illegible handwriting.
- People with dyslexia may have difficulty remembering and processing information, which can impact learning and problem-solving.
- Due to the challenges they face, individuals with dyslexia may avoid reading or express frustration when asked to read aloud.
- Dyslexia can also affect math skills, particularly when it involves word problems or multi-step processes.
- It's important to note that individuals with dyslexia often have unique strengths in areas such as creativity, problem-solving, and visual thinking.

Understanding these symptoms can help educators, parents, and individuals themselves seek the necessary support and accommodations. Dyslexia doesn't limit one's potential—it's just a different way of processing information. Let's spread awareness and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment for everyone!

For more information, go to https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Protect Yourself and Others: Don't Forget Your Flu Jab!As flu season approaches, we want to remind everyone to prioritis...
06/10/2023

Protect Yourself and Others: Don't Forget Your Flu Jab!

As flu season approaches, we want to remind everyone to prioritise their health and get vaccinated. Let's do our part to prevent the spread of the flu and keep ourselves and our communities healthy. You may be invited via text or post to book an appointment. If you have not received an invite, you can contact your GP.

Benefits of Getting a Flu Jab:

- Protection: The flu vaccine is designed to provide protection against common strains of the flu virus, reducing your risk of getting sick.
- Reduced Severity: If you do contract the flu after vaccination, it's often less severe, with milder symptoms and a shorter duration. You may not experience any symptoms at all.
- Community Immunity: By getting vaccinated, you contribute to herd immunity, which helps protect those who are more vulnerable to the flu, such as infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weak immune systems.
- Lower Healthcare Burden: Widespread flu vaccination reduces the strain on healthcare systems, ensuring that medical resources are available for those who need them most.
- Quick and Easy: Flu vaccines are readily available at pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare providers, making it convenient to get vaccinated.
- Yearly Protection: Since the flu virus can change each year, getting vaccinated annually ensures you're protected against the most current strains.

Make a difference this flu season by getting your flu jab and encouraging others to do the same. Together, we can help protect ourselves and our communities from the flu.

For more information, go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/

25/09/2023

"Where can I get contraception?"

"Which method of contraception suits me?"

Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this NHS guide can help. It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception or who may have a question about the method they use or are thinking about using. You can find out about the different methods available on the NHS, together with where to get them and how to decide which method might work best for you.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/ to find out more about what contraception is available to you

Find out if you're entitled to a free NHS sight test or an optical voucher to reduce the cost of glasses or contact lens...
22/09/2023

Find out if you're entitled to a free NHS sight test or an optical voucher to reduce the cost of glasses or contact lenses. You can go to most high street opticians to get these tests. If you qualify, you’re entitled to have an NHS-funded eye test every two years. Your optician may recommend more frequent eye tests if you are:

- Diabetic
- Over 40 with a family history of glaucoma
- Over 70
- Under 16 and wear glasses
- Experiencing particular vision problems

To find out if you are eligible for free eye tests and NHS optical vouchers, you can visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/free-nhs-eye-tests-and-optical-vouchers/

15/09/2023

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry and cracked. Most eczema treatments are topical (meaning 'applied to the skin'), although for more severe eczema, some people may need to take ‘oral’ (by mouth) medication as well. You may apply moisturiser to the dry skin, but sometimes that is not enough, and there can still be a lot of discomfort. There are plenty of other ways to find relief from eczema and to help prevent flare-ups.

For detailed and helpful information on eczema and treatments, visit https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/eczema/

You can also use this website to find out about other types of skin conditions.

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