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November 28, 2024
Gloucestershire: A new partnership to improve short breaks for families with disabled children and young people
This new partnership is part of Gloucestershire County Council’s plans to provide families across the county with more choice of inclusive and engaging short breaks for disabled children and young people. It will complement the council’s existing county-wide offer and boost support for families.
Please click here to read more
Information provided by Lyneham HIVEs
NHS 'Help Us, Help You' - think pharmacy first
Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.
Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine for earache (for those aged between 1 and 17), impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 - without the need for a GP appointment.
Available at the heart of local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available. Community pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary.
By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.
For more information, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine for earache (for those aged between 1 and 17), impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 - without the need for a GP appointment.
Available at the heart of local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available. Community pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary.
By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.
For more information, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Service Prosecuting Authority welcomes HMCPSI inspection report
“We hope this report will reassure the public, members of the Armed Forces, and the Defence community that the SPA is performing well and making a meaningful contribution to Service Justice” – Director of Service Prosecutions, Jonathan Rees KC reflects on the publication of an inspection report on the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA).
To view more about the Service Prosecuting Authority, and additional information on this report, please go to: Service Prosecuting Authority - GOV.UK
The report can be read in full at this link: The Service Prosecuting Authority – HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate
To view more about the Service Prosecuting Authority, and additional information on this report, please go to: Service Prosecuting Authority - GOV.UK
The report can be read in full at this link: The Service Prosecuting Authority – HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Upcoming Vivo housing surgeries
MOD Corsham - Community Centre
- Wed 4 Dec
- 1000-1200
- Wed 11 Dec
- 1230-1330
South Cerney - Community Centre
- Wed 8 Jan
- 1230-1330
MOD Lyneham - Community Centre
- Thu 9 Jan
- 0900-1100
Hullavington - Community Centre
- Wed 29 Jan
- 1000-1200
Colerne - Community Centre
- Thu 30 Jan
- 1000-1200
Innsworth - Community Centre
- Fri 31 Jan
- 1000-1200
Please note that Pinnacle reps also attend some of these surgeries with Vivo.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
Hereford: Hereford Cathedral - Cathedral Seedlings toddler group
Thursdays in term time, 10 – 11.30 am
Calling all toddlers and their grown-ups - join us to play and pray in the Old Chapel - Hereford Cathedral. Listen to a Bible story, take part in a craft activity and have fun in our weekly drop-in. To add to the experience, refreshments, delicious cakes and healthy snacks for children will be provided by Hereford Cathedral Café.
Suitable for toddlers between the ages of 1-3 years and younger siblings are welcome.
Toddler Group is free to attend but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
November 27, 2024
Wiltshire: 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse campaign
The national campaign ‘16 Days of Action’ started on Monday 25 November and this year Wiltshire and Swindon are raising awareness of domestic abuse and stalking and how people can help if they think something isn’t right.
Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Police, Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, FearFree, Swindon’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, Swindon Paragon Domestic Abuse Service and charity Swindon Women’s Aid are all participating.
The organisations involved will be sharing information and case studies on social media on what people can do if they are concerned that they, or someone they know is a victim of domestic abuse or stalking.
Events are also taking place across the county including a White Ribbon event in Swindon on 25 November to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and information stands at Chippenham and Swindon Christmas markets.
Click here to read more about the campaign in Wiltshire and Swindon
People who are experiencing domestic abuse can contact:
Wiltshire
FearFree call 01225 775276 or email spa@fearfree.org.uk
Out of hours helpline 01225 712880
Swindon
Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service 24 Hour Helpline call 01793 610610
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs
People who are experiencing domestic abuse can contact:
Wiltshire
FearFree call 01225 775276 or email spa@fearfree.org.uk
Out of hours helpline 01225 712880
Swindon
Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service 24 Hour Helpline call 01793 610610
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs
Fylde Coast Women's Aid
Visit our website https://fcwa.co.uk/ for more Information.
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
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