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Health A-Z

Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Coronavirus

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mental health and Wellbeing

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or just want to feel happier, we’re here to help.

Alcoholism

Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Health Promotion

We recommend that you have all appropriate vaccinations. After the age of thirty years you should have your blood pressure checked every five years – our practice nurse will do this for you. We suggest you try to keep physically active and eat healthily, don’t smoke tobacco, don’t abuse non-prescription drugs, and drink alcohol in moderation only. For further advice see the practice nurse.

Influenza vaccination

You should have a flu vaccination every autumn if you are over 65 years of age, have diabetes, asthma or other respiratory disease, heart, kidney or liver disease, are immunosuppressed, or are the primary carer for a person in these groups.
The practice will also call eligible children for the flu vaccine where these will not be given in school.  For more information, please visit www.nhs.uk/child-flu

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.
 
The RSV vaccine is recommended if:
 
you’re pregnant (from 28 weeks of pregnancy) – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they’re born
you’re aged 75 to 79
The vaccine helps reduce the risk of RSV causing serious problems such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
 
If you’re aged 75 to 79, your GP surgery will contact you about getting vaccinated.
 
If you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more, you can speak to your maternity service or GP surgery about getting vaccinated.
 
For further information, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

Substance Misuse

Cranstoun, Worcestershire works to support those over 18 that are struggling with their alcohol or drug intake. We also offer advice, support and guidance for family members and friends to cope with someone else’s substance use through our Family Support Service. For more information, please visit Worcestershire – Cranstoun

Pregnancy and Baby Guide

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here.

NHS Screening

Screening is a way of finding out if people have a higher chance of having a health problem, so that early treatment can be offered or information given to help them make informed decisions.

Consent Forms

Download your consent forms here.

Childhood Vaccinations

There have been a few well-publicised scares in the media which have caused some parents to worry about the safety of childhood vaccinations. The doctors and nurses at this practice recommend that all children should be vaccinated according to the current Department of Health schedule, including the MMR vaccine. If you have any concerns, please do feel free to discuss them with us.

Pneumonia Vaccination

If you are over 65 you are eligible for a pneumonia vaccine, unless you have had one previously. A single vaccination offers you protection for life against pneumonia.
For further information, please visit http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/pneumococcal-vaccination.aspx

Shingles Vaccination

The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It’s recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
For more information whether you are eligible  please visit http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/shingles-vaccination.aspx
Please make an appointment with a member for the nursing team if you are eligible or if you are unsure ask at reception

Cervical Screening

We offer cervical screening (previously known as a “smear test”) as part of the national screening programme. Between the ages of 25 and 50 years women are recommended to have cervical screening every three years, and from 50 to 64 years of age should have cervical screening every five years.
Smear tests are an excellent way of looking to see if there are any changes on the cervix which could turn into cancer. Our practice nurses are very skilled at performing these tests. If you are due a smear, please book an appointment at reception.
Please refer to: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cervical-screening-test/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Learning Disabilities

Information and Links for Annual Health Checks
 
People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can improve people’s health by spotting problems earlier. People with a learning disability can sometimes find it hard to know when they are unwell, or to tell someone about it.

A health check once a year gives people time to talk about anything that is worrying them and means that they can get used to going to visit the doctor. Anyone over the age of 14 with a learning disability, can have an annual health check. To find out more about what a health check will include please visit Annual Health Checks | Mencap | Easy Read

Community Learning Disability Team
We are an integrated health and social care team providing a comprehensive community service to adults with a learning disability living within the Bromsgrove and Redditch areas of Worcestershire.

Access Centre Adult and Community Services phone
01905 768 053

Bromsgrove/Redditch team base phone
01905 846 888

Easy Read Leaflets
Click on the links below to open our easy read leaflets.

Reasonable Adjustments
Vaccines
Learning Disability Nurses
Sorting Out Problems With Your Healthcare
What is Mental Health?
Information about HPV
Information about the Cervical Screening Test