Helpful links
Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active.
The new campaign offers free evidence-based support and guidance to those working towards a healthier weight. There are a variety of NHS endorsed apps which will help people to introduce changes that will help them eat better and get active, including the newly updated NHS Weight Loss Plan app.
You can find more information on the campaign by clicking on the following link
Royal National Institute for the Blind
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Healthy Hearts
Alcohol and Addiction
Mental Health
Eating Disorders – Anorexia & Bulimia
Cancer
Bereavement
Bereavement information and Registering a Death
Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity)
The Compassionate Friends (death of a child)
Winston’s Wish (for bereaved children)
We are mindful of carers' circumstances when arranging appointments. Please let us know if you are a carer or have any special requirements and we will do our best to assist you.
If you need to register yourself as a carer with the surgery please ask reception for one of these yellow cards to complete. This will register you with Carers Leeds who can provide you with information, advice and support to help you. We will update your medical record to show that you are a carer.
Carers Leeds Emergency Card
This card is free of charge and is designed to be kept with a carer at all times, for example in a purse, bag, wallet, phone case or on a key ring. In an emergency carers can show someone the card so that they will know that someone else relies on them. The card will include contact details of someone who has agreed to step in and take over caring for the cared for person for a period of time. This will usually be family or friends.
Carers can request a Carers Leeds Emergency Card by completing this online form.
As well as receiving the Carers Leeds Emergency Card they will also be added to the Carers Leeds mailing list and will receive a regular Newsletter by email or post. More information on the Carers Leeds Emergency Card is available on this poster.
The following websites offer sources of potential guidance and up to date support for carers:
Leeds City Council Adults Social Care
North Yorkshire Adult Social Care
Many things these days rely on technology – from online banking to appointments, and this can often be overwhelming at times. Our Digital Inclusion Project at Carers Leeds provides support on a one-to-one and group basis for carers who would like an introduction to digital technology or would like support in becoming more confident to use a device and its features. More information on the Digital Inclusion project can be found on the following link
The following websites offer sources of potential guidance and support for patients:
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Cancer Research UK Testicular Cancer
ICON: Babies cry. You can cope.
Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS)
The following websites offer sources of potential guidance and support for older people:
Otley Action for Older People is a long established community-based organisation that can help patients who are not eligible for Hospital transport, but have difficulties getting to their appointments. Patients over 60 years of age who are members of Otley Action(which can be joined for free), can get in touch by ringing 01943 467106. The driver will be able to assist the patient from their house to the car and into the waiting room at the appointment. Please be aware that there will be a cost to the patient towards petrol.
The following websites offer sources of potential guidance and support for children and young people:
There are lots of helpful websites which offer information, support and guidance on a wide range of health and care issues, including advice on how to lead a healthier lifestyle.
ADHD diagnosis & treatment policy
Dogs Trust - Useful information about rehoming dogs after the owner's death
Dementia guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Harrogate cancer information and support service
Kooth for Children & Young People - Kooth plc
Learning disabilities - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Meet The Team at MINT — Men In Need Together
Otley_Parent_Support_Group.pdf
Patient UK – Health Information
Type2 diabetes-SGLT2 inhibators information
SCAM AWARENESS
Leeds Age UK have released some additional information to help if you feel you may be at risk of been scammed. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
These links are provided in good faith and the Practice cannot take responsibility for the content of any of these sites.
