World Aids Day

About World Aids Day

What is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is held on the 1^st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day, held for the first time in 1988.

Why is World AIDS Day important?

Over 100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally there are an estimated 34 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the UK around 6,000 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.
World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and Government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

What should I do on World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show support to and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV. Wearing a red ribbon is one simple way to do this. Find out where you can get a red ribbon.
World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and show your support for people living with HIV. If you feel inspired to hold an event, such as a bake sale, or simply sell red ribbons, visit our fundraising page. If you’d like to see events that others are holding please visit our events page.

But what about after World AIDS Day?

Although World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to talk about HIV, it is important to keep the momentum going all year round. Sign up to NAT's newsletter which will keep you up to date with all the new developments in HIV and the work of the National AIDS Trust, or visit our website, HIVaware, for more information.c

Cold Weather Health Warning

Latest update - 29.11.16

All parts of England, except for London, are likely to experience colder conditions in the coming days, according to the Met Office which today declared a Level 2 cold weather alert.
All the affected regions are likely to experience prolonged low night and daytime temperatures.
Dr Angie Bone of the Extreme Events team at PHE said:

Cold does kill, even in places where the temperatures aren’t at their lowest. Now is the time to prepare for the cold weather forecast by the Met Office, and to think of those you know who are older, very young, or have pre-existing health conditions who are particularly vulnerable. You can find more advice on the Stay Well This Winter and Keep Warm Keep Well webpages.

Andy Page, Chief Operational Meteorologist at the Met Office, said:

High pressure will bring generally dry and settled conditions this week, with clear skies and light winds allowing a widespread frost to occur on Monday and Tuesday night. From Wednesday onwards cloudier and slightly less cold conditions will arrive across northern England, therefore overnight frosts will become fewer and less severe in the north but cold weather may persist across the south where skies remain clearer.

Looking ahead into December and beyond, there are indications that a cold start to winter is more likely than normal, but this doesn’t guarantee snow nor does it mean we won’t see spells of mild and wet weather at times. Our forecast pages can help you plan for the winter weather. You can also find tips and advice for travelling in cold conditions to help you get ready for winter.

The Cold Weather Plan for England sets out a series of actions that health and social care organisations, voluntary and community groups, and individuals can take and plan for cold temperatures to help reduce cold-related illnesses and deaths. The Stay Well This Winter and Keep Warm Keep Well web pages have also got lots of useful advice.

The top tips to prepare for colder weather are to:

• get the free flu jab now, if you qualify
• look out for friends and family who may be vulnerable to the cold and ensure they have access to warm food, drinks and managing to heat their homes adequately
• try to maintain indoor temperatures to at least 18°C, particularly if you are not mobile, have long term illness or are 65 or over
• stay tuned for weather forecasts, ensure you are stocked with food and medications in advance, have deliveries or ask a friend to help
• take weather into account when planning your activity over the following days
• avoid exposing yourself to cold or icy outdoor conditions if you are at a higher risk of cold related illness or falls
• discuss with friends and neighbours about clearing snow and ice from in front of your house and public walkways nearby, if unable to do so yourself

Background

More information about the Cold-Weather Alert system from the Met Office.
Public Health England mission is to protect and improve the nation’s health and to address inequalities through working with national and local government, the NHS, industry and the voluntary and community sector. PHE is an operationally autonomous executive agency of the Department of Health. Follow us on Twitter: @PHE_uk and Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicHealthEngland.
Watch our video cold weather and our health:

Patient Participation Group Meeting

We will be holding a PPG Meeting At Wickham Park Surgery

 

Thursday 15th December 2016 at 1:30pm

If you would like to attend this meeting, Please contact the Surgery on 0208 777 1293

A Big Thank You

Thank you to all the patients who attended the flu clinics at the church hall and generously bought charity Christmas cards and made donations.

You raised a staggering £250 for Freedom From Torture and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity.


If you would like to know more about the work of the charity their website can be found by clicking on this link: Freedom from torture

Wickham Park Surgery CQC June 2016 Report

As Most of you will be aware, Wickham Park Surgery had a CQC Inspection in June 2016. We are pleased to inform you all that we had an overall inspection result as GOOD. Below is just an outline of some of the results and a link to where you can find the overall CQC Report which you can view.

The table below shows the ratings Wickham Park Surgery has been awarded:

If You would like to View the CQC Report please follow the Link :


http://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-542733770