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Up to 4.2 million people in England could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. The ‘silent killer’ often has no symptoms but if left untreated, can lead to fatal heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia. New survey data shows that despite the majority of high blood pressure cases being asymptomatic, only one in 14 respondents (7%) thought the condition has no symptoms. The survey also revealed one in 6 (17%) of those surveyed have been put off having a blood pressure check because they do not feel unhealthy or stressed.
The NHS has recently launched a new national campaign titled: ‘Get Your Blood Pressure Checked’ in order to find the ‘missing millions’ who have undiagnosed high blood pressure. The campaign supports the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, which focuses on tacking health inequalities and the prevention of ill health.
To support with this campaign the ‘Health & Lifestyle Practitioners’ within the ‘Be Well’ service will be offering blood pressure checks within several of the practices across the Venn PCN. Patients over the age of 45 who have not had a blood pressure check within the last 5 years will be invited to book a short appointment at the following practices:
Cases of Measles are on the rise. It is an infectious virus that causes a rash and can be very serious. Download information on Measles to understand the risks, symptoms and need for vacination.
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The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage. However, this drops significantly when diagnosed at the latest stage.
The uptake figures of the MMR vaccination has been in decline for over ten years, with on average at least one in ten children unvaccinated and at risk of becoming seriously unwell. In some areas this is as high as four in ten children.
NHSE are launching a national call / recall inviting those not fully vaccinated to come forward to catch up on missed doses of the MMR vaccination.
Our Health and Well-being Team are involved in the following events in the coming months:
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| April | Bowel Cancer Awareness Month |
| 17 May | Hypertension Day |
| 7-12 June | Heart Rhythm Week |
| 10-16 June | Loneliness Week |
| 15-20 June | Cervical Screening Week |
| 6-11 September | Know Your Numbers - Blood Pressure |
| October | National Cholesterol Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day |
Sutton Manor Surgery Project - raised beds
Our Health & Wellbeing Team have announced news about an exciting new initiative which has started at The Sutton Manor Surgery.
Sarah Capes, Health & Wellbeing Team Leader who runs the project said,
“There is a strong and growing evidence that nature based social prescribing plays an important role in improving mental and physical health and reducing loneliness. With this in mind, we have set up a gardening group at Sutton Manor Surgery open to patients and the surrounding community to help tackle loneliness and isolation through activities that also benefit the surrounding wildlife.
"We have received support from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, local community allotments and Men in Sheds to gather inspiration for the plot of land with our first priority being raised beds for vegetable growing. We are happy for more patients to join the group if they are interested in getting involved. The Sutton Manor site gives an idea of what we would like to achieve”.
Social Prescribing Day
As part of Social Prescribing Day 2024, the BeWell Community Link Workers were based in Bransholme Centre to speak to people about Social Prescribing, the benefits this can have, and referral processes should they want support.
Before and after photos of the progress at Sutton Manor. The group meet every Monday at 11am Sutton Manor Surgery for any patients who would like to be involved.
