Ramadan

Muslim patients with Diabetes who wish to fast during Ramadan are at increased risk of serious health complications (low blood sugar, diabetic ketoacidosis, dehydration).  Many of these health complications can be prevented by good diabetes self -management education around fasting risk and diet and diabetes medication adjustment, but many patients lack awareness of these issues.

In 2022 prior to Ramadan there was the first pilot course which was of great benefit to people with diabetes and professionals alike.  The course was run again in 2023 gaining a substantial increase in patients registering.

We are keen to let you know about this training and therefore raising more awareness for all our patients with diabetes during Ramadan so that the right people can benefit from this FREE online course.

Registrations are now taking place at : https://ramadan.mydiabetes.com/

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IMPORTANT UGENT PATIENT NOTICE REGARDING MEASLES 

NHS England urges those unprotected against measles to come forward for their vaccinations

Measles cases are continuing to rise across England, with a number of unvaccinated children and adults requiring hospital as infections take hold. 

This month, millions of parents and carers in England are being contacted by the NHS to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a major new campaign to protect children from becoming seriously unwell.

NHS figures show almost 3 million children under the age of 16 years are either unprotected or not fully protected and at risk of catching these serious and completely preventable diseases.

Measles is not just a childhood disease and can be serious at any age. If caught during pregnancy it can be very serious causing stillbirth, miscarriage and low birth weight and NHS bosses are also urging young adults to catch up on any missed doses before thinking about starting a family.

Two doses of the safe and effective MMR vaccine are needed for maximum life-long protection, with the first dose given around the child’s first birthday, and the second dose given at around three years and four months old.

However, anyone can catch up at any age on any missed doses and it’s never too late to protect yourself.

If you or your child have not had both dose of the MMR vaccine contact us today to book an appointment as soon as possible and catch up.

SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE JOB VACANCIES

Swan Lane Medical Centre are looking for a well motivated individual to join our team as Reception/Administrator to work in our very busy reception department alongside some administration duties. The suitable candidate will be a well organised person with a positive attitude, strong decision making and problem solving skills and have excellent communication skills and flexible. 

At Swan Lane Medical Centre we promote a positive, warm and friendly work environment. Our clinical team comprises of 3 GP Partners, 1 salaried GP, 3 Practice Nurses, HCA and Assistant Practitioner. Our reception team is made up of 8 part time receptionists in addition to an admin team of 6. Management team is made up an Assistant PM and a Practice Manager.

If you have the skills we are looking for and feel that this is an job opportunity that would suit you, please apply via NHS https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4146-24-0003?jobReference=A4146-24-0003&language=en 

Alternatively, please apply in writing to Tracy Haslam, Practice Manager, Swan Lane Medical Centre, Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 6TL. 

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FLU SEASON 23/24

We are expecting our Flu vaccines to be delivered around 21st September 2023.  The clinics are now available, so either book using the app or contact the surgery and book an appointment at your convenience. We have weekend appointments available as well! 

Eligibility

If you fall into any of the following categories then you are eligible for a Influenza vaccine:-

• Have a Chronic Disease
• All patients aged over 65 years old
• Patients with a weakened immune system
• Splenic dysfunctions or had your spleen removed
• Pregnant Women
• Patients morbidly obese
• Patients in care or residential homes (not university halls)
• Carers
• Patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Household contacts of immunosurpressed patients
• All Children 2-3 years old

BE WISE IMMUNISE

Dear Patient 

This practice is supporting vital health and care planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital.  For more information about this please Click Here to go to our Further Information Section.

Improving Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) 

If you have been given a test kit its because this test will help us to work out the cause of your symptoms.  FIT is a test that looks for blood in a sample of your poo.  It looks for tiny traces of blood that you might not be able to see. Please have a look at the documents below for further details and help on how to collect your sample.

Patient information

Patient Leaflet