Useful Links

The changes to the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines

Banes CCG has formally decided that over-the-count

er medicines will no longer be prescribed on prescription and advise people to use local chemists as a mean of source.

It is estimated that doing this could release around £618,000 a year for Banes CCG to reinvest in other services.

If you require anymore information NHS England has produced a leaflet for patients explaining these changes which can be found on the NHS England website or by clicking the link below:~

https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines

The National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway

At last week’s Primary Care Forum, Dr Masani introduced the changes made by the RUH to support the diagnostic phase of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway.

If you require anymore information please visit:~

http://test.bathandnortheastsomersetccg.nhs.uk/ assets/uploads/2018/09/CXR-Leaflet-June-2018.docx

The Hope Guide

The Hope Guide is a directory of support groups and the activities they run in Bath & North East Somerset.

It details where and when they meet and who the organisers are.

You can access their directory here .

Family Court

This website has been built for people involved in Family Court cases (or who are worried that they might need to go to a Family Court) in the Gloucestershire, South Goucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset & B&NES areas. It explains a little bit about how the Family Court works and what to expect, and will point you in the direction of lots of useful information and organisations who may be able to help or support you through it.

You can view the site at www.familycourtinfo.org.uk

The Wellbeing College

The B&NES Wellbeing College aims to provide poeple with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own health and wellbeing and that of the person they care for. Their website offers a wide range of courses and activities offered in a variety of locations. Click here for current list of courses.

www.wellbeingcollegebanes.co.uk

Support for Ex-Service Personnel and their Families

SSAFA is a charity who provide support to ex-service personnel through experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services which cover a range of social, family and financial issues.

‎https://www.ssafa.org.uk/ or phone 0845 8500 510

or for even more information please visit

https://householdquotes.co.uk/help-for-veterans/

Inside Health

The website of the BBC Radio 4 programme covering a wide range of topical health issues.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019dl1b

All In The Mind

Another excellent BBC Radio 4 programme. This website has information about mental health.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qxx9

Thinkuknow

Thinkuknow gives practical information and advice that aims to keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse on and offline. The approach of the programme is to develop their skills in identifying and avoiding risk, learning how best to protect themselves and their friends, and knowing how to get support and report abuse if they do encounter difficulties. Thinkuknow also offers information and advice to parents and carers, as well as professionals who work with children and young people by providing educational resources, including films, cartoons and lesson plans.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk