Issue 38: September 2024
This round-up of South Notts Place-Based Partnership News includes a look at local events in Hucknall, Broxtowe and Cotgrave, mental health support, primary and secondary care collaboration and much more... |
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About our partnershipCovering Broxtowe, Gedling, Hucknall and Rushcliffe, South Nottinghamshire Place-Based Partnership is a collaboration of health and care providers, local authorities, voluntary groups and organisations and local communities working together to help people live happier, healthier lives. The partnership is built around six Primary Care Networks, or PCNs, which are groups of community services working alongside GP practices. You can find out more about the partnership here.
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Local health and care news and events
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Broxtowe Dementia event - Friday 20 September
Join the Broxtowe Action Network for Dementia (BAND) at Trowell Parish Hall for the Broxtowe Dementia Event 2024 on Friday 20 September from 10.30 and to 3pm!
Whether you're a person with dementia, carer, former carer, care professional or community volunteer, this event is for you. It promises to be a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and resources focused on dementia support.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a supportive community dedicated to making a difference! There is parking for 30+ cars, and a free lunch will be provided. Book your place today. |
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Healthy Hearts for Hucknall!
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On 29 August, Byron Primary Care Network (PCN) held their first ‘Healthy Hearts for Hucknall’ event at St. John’s Community Centre, Hucknall. The event for patients registered with GP practices in Hucknall offered people a range of health checks including blood tests, blood pressure, artrial fibrillation (which is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate), and Body Mass Index ( BMI). Over 250 people visited St John's to take part! Jon Stevens, Transformation Manager at South Notts PBP said; ‘Healthy Hearts for Hucknall showed a real commitment from the PCN to offering cardiovascular disease prevention services and advice out in the community. We hoped that there would be a need for these kinds of events but were amazed at the appetite for this from patients and the local community. It was great example of Health and Community Services coming together to support people in community locations." Read more here.There are five more Healthy Hearts for Hucknall sessions over the coming months, with the next one planned for 17 October. We will be running the sessions differently to make sure we can cater for all who want to attend. More information will be circulated to local people nearer the time or contact: nnicb-nn.hucknallinw@nhs.net. |
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The 'Future of Healthcare' in Rushcliffe‘The Future of Healthcare in Rushcliffe’ event took place in June and was attended by over 100 people. The event was a great opportunity to learn, share and take away some great ideas about how to improve your health and wellbeing, that of the wider community and how to make the most of local services to help do this. There was a focus on the shift to self-care, recognising self-care as a central element of modern healthcare, supported by community policies. It highlighted how consistent, clear communication and educational efforts are essential to ensure that patients people are well-informed about how to access and engage with services. Also looking at how healthcare services to meet individual needs, while ensuring equity in access and outcomes is crucial for a sustainable healthcare system. Read more here, or listen to organiser, Paul Midgley, Chair of the Rushcliffe Alliance, of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) for Innovation and Development, talk about how it went and what it aimed to achieve above.
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Listen to our Place-Based Partnership Director, Helen Smith, who talks about the three important principles which underpin the Integrated Care Strategy.
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Improving collaboration between primary and secondary careMore than 80 projects aimed at improving the way primary and secondary care (or GP Practices and hospitals) work together have now been completed, with lots more on the way. Better integration between consultants in departments across Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) and GP Practices in South Notts and Nottingham City is helping to reduce workloads, shift and improve communication and understanding between the two settings. Working together helped build mutual trust between consultants and GPs, giving each a greater understanding about the daily challenges they faced and how small changes could make a huge difference to each other’s daily work. Last month, consultants, GPs and other health partners came together for an event hosted by Notts Local Medical Committee (LMC) to celebrate the success of the integration work and look at how they could do more. Hear more about it above, or read more here.
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Community, voluntary and primary care
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Cross partnership team Wolf Run success! Team members from Ageing Well Gedling Social Care and local health colleagues completed the notorious Wolf Run at Stamford Hall in Leicestershire on 8th June. A great example of multi-agency team members connecting and team building, the Wolf Run is a gruelling challenge. The trails, lakes and streams are combined with obstacles to provide a tough full body work out. Aaron Lawrence, Community Care Officer, Ageing Well Gedling Social Care, says: “It’s so important to look after our health and wellbeing as staff. A few of the team were not looking forward to it but within 30 minutes they all said they wanted to do it again in September. I’ve since met for lunch with the two colleagues from health. I feel we really do need more joint working, it breaks down barriers, cuts down on duplication and can result in the right support being provided much earlier”. Please contact Aaron: aaron.lawrence@nottscc.gov.uk directly if you would like to take part in a future events.
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Proud to support the Sunflower
Important work has been taking place in Rushcliffe to support the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, to ensure members of the community with hidden disabilities get the understanding and patience they deserve.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple way for you to let others know that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent. It highlights that you may need a helping hand, understanding and patience, and more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.
Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for people and organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia.
Gwynneth Owen, Project Lead, Rushcliffe Dementia Communication and Support Project said: “This is a fantastic project, and our vision is for everyone within our Rushcliffe community to be aware of what the Sunflower represents, and as a result we show each other a little more kindness and patience.”
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First Eastwood sight loss event takes place this SeptemberGreasely Sports and Community Centre is hosting the first Eastwood Sight Loss event on 19 September from 2pm to 4pm. The idea for the event came from discussions between Linda Pattison, the County Council’s Eastwood Local Area Coordinator and Paul Holden Regional Manager for the Macular Society. Linda had been supporting a local resident who has macular degeneration and was looking for a local support group. The event will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about living with age related macular degeneration, the macular society and other local support, services and technology available. Also attending the event will be the RNIB, My Sight Notts, Optelec, Blind Veterans and Inspire. Read more about it here.
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Nottingham West PCN newsletterThe latest Nottingham West PCN newsletter is out! This edition has a focus on social prescribing. Read it here.
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Daybrook Community Action DaySt Paul’s are launching their first Community Action Day in Daybrook for all ages. All the information you need can be found here.If you're local, then please share. This event is for the whole community and all ages to get together and make a difference to their neighbourhood.
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Your local health and wellbeing support
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Do you know a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?The SEND Local Offer website brings together information and services all in one place to help support children and young people from 0 to 25 years - old, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. The website includes useful information about things to do, education, getting around, preparing for adulthood, health and social care and the young people’s zone. Visit Nottshelpyourself to find out more.
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Seasonal wellbeing challenge - Autumn Embrace!The next seasonal wellbeing challenge has been launched in Rushcliffe: Autumn Embrace! This initiative invites all Rushcliffe residents to participate in a variety of activities throughout the autumn months, all designed to enhance health and wellbeing. Here’s how it works:
- Activities - nine different activities to try throughout the season.
- Stickers and prizes - attend any of these activities to earn a sticker. Collect all nine stickers to win a prize! You’re welcome to complete the same activity more than once for multiple stickers.
- Flexibility - the challenge is designed to be flexible, allowing you to complete it at your own pace as long as it’s within the autumn season.
Whether you’re looking to stay active, connect with others, or simply try something new, there’s something for everyone!
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For more details and to get started, please visit www.rushcliffehealth.org/wellbeing-challenge |
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Population Health Management newsletterThis month’s Population Health Management newsletter is out now! This edition covers cardiovascular risk and topics such as health checks, blood Pressure checks, 'Know your numbers!' Week 2nd – 8th September, Heart Age Test, and the NHS Food scanner app. Download the newsletter here.
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Top tips for staying wellAlongside our colleagues in Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership, we have produced a stay well leaflet, which will be shared across all our partner organisations. The leaflet has helpful advice to stay well and lots of information about additional local support available. You can download the leaflet here.You can also download the NHS England guide.
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the South Notts PBP newsletter, if you have any ideas for future articles, please email Toni |
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