Patients, aged 16 or over, can now refer themselves directly for MSK physiotherapy with Novus Health without needing to contact the surgery first.
Patients need to: – be over the age of 16 – have experienced MSK problems for more than 14 days – not be unwell in any other way (other than MSK symptoms)
All soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries
Arthritis – any joint
Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bone eg tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, ankle sprains
Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid back pain and neck pain
Spinal related pain in arms or legs including nerve symptoms e.g. pins and needles or numbness
What is not included?
Acutely Unwell
Children under 16
Medical Management of inflammatory conditions
Womens’ Health, antenatal and post-natal problems
House bound patients
Medication reviews for non MSK conditions
Neurological and respiratory conditions
Headaches
Acute Mental Health crisis
Patients who do not want to see an FCP
Suspected cancers (i.e. soft tissue/sarcoma)
Mental Health
Caring for patients with Mental Health conditions
Maybush Medical Centre recognises the importance and value of investing in specialist mental health support as part of the care we offer to patients.
All of us can experience problems with our mental health at times. This can include anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties, amongst other things. This can be triggered by life stresses, relationships, and bereavement’s etc. Around 40% of GP appointments now involve mental health conditions (Mind 2018). Should you require support for your mental health, or if you wish to be referred for our in house counselling service, you can make an appointment through our Reception. We can offer urgent appointments if you feel you are in crisis or in acute distress needing same day care.
Local Support Services
Are you having suicidal thoughts?
If you are feeling very distressed, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Talking to someone can help you see beyond how you are feeling right now. You could try talking to a family member or friend, or if this doesn’t feel right, there are people who want to talk to you and help:
Talk to the Samaritans on 116 123 (freephone, open 24 hours per day) if you need someone to listen at any time of the day or night
Call 111 (freephone, 24 hours a day) – a trained adviser will ask you questions and immediately direct you to the best service to support your needs
Low Mood? Anxiety? Depression? Mental Health Problems?
1 in 4 British adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any one year, sometimes when faced with mental health problems it can be hard to find the right help. You may be advised to, or wish to consider self -referring to Turning Point Wakefield, who offer Talking Therapies (IAPT) to those struggling with psychological difficulties. You can self-refer by ringing 01924 234 860 any time between 8.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00pm-4.00pm, 9.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday, 10.00am and 4.30pm on Sunday or by visiting Turning Point Wakefield
Papyrus can provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.0800 068 4141 pat@papyrus-uk.org
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:- by calling 0800 1111- by email (sign into website)- through 1-2-1 counsellor chat
Nhs Digital have created a library of useful health apps. We have put together some that will be useful with this condition.
COVE Create music to capture your mood and express how you feel with the Cove app. Instead of words, create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness, calm and anger. You can store your music in a personal journal, or send them to someone and let the music do the talking. For more info click here.
Chill Panda Learn to relax, manage your worries and improve your wellbeing with Chill Panda. The app measures your heart rate and suggests tasks to suit your state of mind. Tasks include simple breathing techniques and light exercises to take your mind off your worries. For more info click here.
BlueIce is an evidenced-based app to help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, a toolbox of evidence-based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue. Click here for more info.
SilverCloud is an online course to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. You work through a series of topics selected by a therapist to address specific needs. The eight-week course is designed to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. Click here for more info.
Stress & Anxiety Companion helps you handle stress and anxiety on-the-go. Tools like breathing exercises, relaxing music and games are designed to calm the mind. The app helps you change negative thoughts to help you better cope with life’s ups and downs. For more info click here.
Catch It Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing. Click here for more info.
Big White Wall is an online community for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an active forum with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. You can talk anonymously to other members and take part in group or one-to-one therapy with therapists. For more info click here.
Calm Harm is an app designed to help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm. It’s private and password protected. Click here for more info.
Rally Round is a free and secure online tool that allows parents, other family members, friends and carers to organise support for a child with an illness or challenging behaviour. Features like the to-do list, the noticeboard, and email and text notifications keep everyone in the loop. For more info click here.
Cypher (formerly Silent Secret) is an anonymous peer-to-peer social network. It is a space to share your feelings and secrets, give and receive support, and connect to other support organisations. Click here for more info.
Be Mindful The Be Mindful course is an easy-to-follow web-based training programme that guides you through all the elements of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Follow this link.
Insight timerinsighttimer.com A free app that can be used to help with anxiety, stress and sleep issues.
Seasonal Flu Clinics
Flu Clinics
Every autumn, around September, we start our flu clinics. We aim to vaccinate as many of those at risk as indicated in the Eligibility section below. To read the full guide to flu, please click here.
This years flu clinics are:
8th October 2022
11th October 2022
22nd October 2022
26th October 2022
1st November 2022
12th November 2022
What is flu?
Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it is sometimes called seasonal flu. It is a very infectious disease that can come on very quickly. The most common symptoms of flu are fever, chills, headache, pains in your joints and muscles and extreme tiredness. Healthy people usually recover within 2 – 7 days, but some people can develop serious complications and need to be admitted to hospital quickly.
Colds are much less serious and usually start slowly with a stuffy or runny nose and a sore throat. A bad bout of flu can be much worse than a heavy cold.
How do we prevent the spread of flu?
Flu is unpredictable and there can be different strains of the virus. However, over the last ten years the flu vaccine has generally been very good at targeting the circulating strains. This is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children who are most at risk of flu and its complications.
Am I at increased risk from the effects of flu?
Flu can affect anyone but if you have a long-term health condition flu can make it worse, even if the condition is well managed and you normally feel well. Click here for our Easy Ready Leaflet all about flu and how to stop you getting it.
Eligibility
We recommend that you have a free flu jab – or a flu nasal spray if aged 2 to 17 – if you are:
65 years and over
pregnant
immunosuppressed due to disease or treatment (weakened immune system). This include people who have a damaged or no spleen, those people with HIV, people having chemotherapy and those on high dose steroid medication
chronic respiratory disease such as COPD, chronic bronchitis, or cystic fibrosis. Also people with severe asthma who need to continuously and repeatedly use inhalers, take steroids or with multiple hospital admissions
chronic heart disease including heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart disease caused by high blood pressure
chronic kidney disease, such as kidney failure and people who have had a kidney transplant
chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis
chronic neurological disease, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease or multiple sclerosis
diabetes
very overweight with a BMI over 40
living in long-stay residential homes (not including prison, young offender institutions or university halls of residence)
receiving carers allowance or you are the main carer for an elderly or disable person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
Advice for patients or parents with faith concerns:
The nasal spray flu vaccine contains a highly processed form of gelatine (porcine, derived from pigs), which is used globally in many essential medicines. Some faith groups accept the use of porcine gelatine in medical products – the decision is, of course, up to you.
The NHS does not cover some services under its contract and therefore we offer a range of private non-NHS services that will attract a private charge. Some of these services include:
Private sick notes (sick notes required for less than 7 continuous days off work)
Insurance forms
Holiday cancellation forms
Medical reports
Fitness to travel certificates
Private prescriptions
Bus passes
Some vaccinations services – notably vaccines for foreign travel.
Our fees for these services are in line with BMA approved national guidelines. It is important to understand that many GPs are not employed by the NHS; they are self-employed and they have to cover their costs – staff, buildings, heating, lighting, etc. – in the same way as any small business.
Please note that urgent letters will take a minimum of 72 hours to complete and routine letters can take up to 2 weeks to complete.
Please complete the electronic form below and the nurse will contact you. They will discuss where you are going and decide which vaccinations are required, if any, and book you an appointment. Alternatively, you can call into reception to collect a paper copy, and hand that back in.
Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below:
It is important to get in touch with us as early as possible so that you can get the necessary vaccinations. If we do not have any appointment availability you will have to go to a private service. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not something we keep in stock. Appointments need to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to make sure the vaccinations have had time to work.
Travel Health Questionnaire
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.
Other Services
We have contact with District Nurses, Health Visitors, Social Services and Terminal Care Support Team. We can arrange other special help and aids as required.
Counselling Services
Help is available for bereavement, anxiety, stress management and help with depressive illness. The first point of call is to refer patients to a service called Turning Point. Please click here to go to their website and find more information. If you find this service unhelpful, please contact the surgery to make an appointment with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner or GP.
Audiology
Please see an Advanced Nurse Practitioner regarding a referral for this
Chiropody
Clinics are held regularly. Please make an appointment to see the Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Minor Illness Nurse for referral to this service.
Health Promotion
Our Nurses and Health Care Assistants provide advice on Diabetes, Hypertension, Diet, Alcohol, Asthma, Stress Management, Smoking Cessation and Menopausal problems. Please see the Nurse or Doctor by appointment.
