Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance

27/08/2024

Social Prescribing – Summer Family Fun Day 💙

Summer of 24 hasn't ended yet which means the fun shouldn't either. On Friday 30th August 2024 you and the family are invited to come down to Butts Park Arena where fun activities await for the whole family, and volunteers with employment and health and wellbeing advice will be available for support. Our social prescribers will also be attending to provide help and support to everyone in the Coventry area.

To register your free sign up, follow the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP-jO2pTwOsAUwjw2ScA0eRbgG19jWwIykMFZs73M5tQ5RJA/viewform?pli=1

23/07/2024

If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T.

F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?)
A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?)
S – Speech (is it slurred?)
T – Time to call 999

www.nhs.uk/actFAST

11/07/2024

Alliance Teaching Practice GP Strike Awareness📢

We would like to inform all our patients at our Alliance Teaching Practices that we will remain open during the striking period. For any appointments that are booked during this period, we would strongly advise you to attend your appointment still unless told otherwise.

04/07/2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Primary Care Diabetes Network 🌐

Yesterday, we hosted a table to promote the DESMOND programme at the Primary Care Diabetes Network hosted by Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub team. It was fantastic speaking and networking with everyone that was able to attend the event. We loved hearing all the positive feedback the DESMOND service receives, from both professionals and patients, this is what makes our day! Thank you again to the Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub team and the Draycote Hotel & Whitefield’s Golf Club for hosting such an amazing event.

11/06/2024

Diabetes Awareness week 2024 ❤️

This week is the Diabetes Awareness Week 10th – 16th June of 2024. 1 in 4 people are living with diabetes and don’t even know they have it. This week (10th – 16th June) we are spreading awareness of the importance of having regular check-ups with your GPs. It can be hard to find the time around work, home life, and social life to arrange to have a the check-up, but this should not be overlooked with the improvement it could have on your life.

Living with both Ttype 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can make life a daily challenge, luckily there are some fantastic services out thereavailable to aid you in your journey. The DESMOND service which offers help to those with Ttype 2 Diabetes learn a way to live a healthier and happier life by providing . The DESMOND programme is a advice via a self-management 6-hour course. The that provides the information to provided will help you improve your lifestyle to help be able toyou live a more comfortable life with Diabetestype 2 Diabetes. For more information visit our DEMOND page: https://buff.ly/3n6ForQ.

We will also be hosting a table for our DEMOND service at the carer information community fair on the 12th May 2024. The event will take at Broad street Rugby Club, 105 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AY from 10:30am – 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Know Diabetes, know your numbers, know to fight ❤️

11/06/2024

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week.

Lots of people feel lonely sometimes, for many different reasons. If loneliness is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.

For helpful advice, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/

10/06/2024

National Carers Week 10th – 16th June 2024 💙📢

For those that carer for others and who put them before themselves, we would like to say a huge thank you to all the careers across the world for their amazing, hard-working commitment to others. Their work might be underappreciated, but it is incredibly important. For many people, it can be impossible to achieve and accomplish daily tasks considered to be “easy” or “normal” to do, which is why it is so crucial for the aid provided by carers, to ensure they can have a happy life.

We would also like to thank our Admiral Nurse team who provide the help and support needed to carers of people who suffer from the long-term effects of Dementia. They work so hard passing on knowledge and support to the next cohort of nurses via training and development sessions. You can learn more about our incredible lovely Admiral Nurse team by clicking this link to their webpage: https://buff.ly/3Lr0dHf

We will also be hosting a table for our Admiral Nurse team at the carer information community fair on the 12th May 2024. The event will take at Broad Street Rugby Club, 105 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2AY from 10:30am – 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

23/05/2024

Huge Thank you to our Admiral Nurse Team 💙

Last week was Dementia Action Week, and we would love to show some well-deserved appreciation to our Admiral Nurse Team. The team have been working incredibly hard, helping patients and their families who are affected by Dementia. Dementia can be heart breaking illness that affects millions of families a year, which is where our team is able to provide the best support and service possible.

While they’ve been hard at work with supporting carers, they have also been doing a fantastic job of shaping the future of the next cohort of Nurses with lectures at Coventry University. Also, they have been providing training to Various services and charities, most recently Marie Curie, an end-of-life charity that provides the support people deserve.

Thank you again to our very busy, incredible, life changing Admiral Nurse Team 💙

17/05/2024

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it. They can check your blood pressure for free, and you don’t need to see a GP.

Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

15/04/2024

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

The kit is automatically posted to everyone aged 56 to 74, and the programme is expanding to include those aged 50 to 55 by 2025.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/bowel-screening.

15/03/2024

13/03/2024

Get involved in celebrating Social Prescribing Day on 14th March! 💙

Tomorrow marks National Social Prescribing Day. Social Prescribing is such a key system that provides support and guidance for people who find themselves struggling with mental or physical health issues or through a tough time of their life. This year we will be collaborating with Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, to provide helpful information and fun activities for everyone to get involved in.

For a full list and information about the day follow the link:

Link - https://lnkd.in/eymRdqnB
Date - Thursday 14th March 2024
Time - 11am until 8pm
Location - The Belgrade Theatre

13/03/2024

National No Smoking Day 🚭

Today can be your day to start living a healthy and happier life. It only takes 1 step at a time to change your life for the better, so make today's step to cut out all forms of smoking. Smoking both ci******es and vapes can cause lifelong problems which is why we encourage everyone to make some changes and see how it can impact your life for the better!

Changes to make today, instead of smoking/vaping:
• Go for a walk instead of regular smoking breaks.
• Invest in a fidget device to keep your mind active.
• Snack on fruit when the cravings start.
• Replace the urge to smoke with chewing gum or ni****ne patches.
• Talk to your local pharmacist for help and advice.
• Use the NHS stop smoking app for support and guidance.

Click here for more information about the NHS stop smoking app: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking

Give these ago throughout today and see if you can be the urge to smoke and change your life today.

06/03/2024

Social Prescribing next week at The Belgrade Theatre 📅

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, The Belgrade Theatre will be holding a Social Prescribing event after the success of last year's sessions. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet new people, get involved in some activities, and have a chat over a free hot drink ☕.

The event is a perfect opportunity for everyone to find out what services and support are available for mental health and wellbeing. You will also be able to get involved in a range of activities during the event, such as music, drama, and arts and crafts.

Please follow the link below to The Belgrade Theatre website, as some of the activities on the day require booking.

Link - https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/creative-wellbeing-day/
Date - Thursday 14th March 2024
Time - 11am until 8pm
Location - The Belgrade Theatre

20/02/2024

Social Prescribing in Coventry 📢

On Tuesday 14th March, we will be celebrating Social Prescribing in Coventry with The Belgrade Theatre. This will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to attend and find new ways that mental and physical wellbeing is supported across Coventry. This will be a free event designed to find new ways to improve your mental and physical wellbeing with the use of activities such as music, drama, arts and crafts, discussion groups, social activities, and support for those with long-term conditions, including pain, dementia, bereavement, social isolation, and those in caring roles.
You will get another perspective on your health and wellbeing, meet new people and feel part of a supportive and enjoyable shared experience.

31/01/2023

This is the final day of Dry January, and although the official campaign ends here Alcohol Change UK encourages people to keep going if they have seen positive changes in themselves and their lives through January.

Click here to find out what you can do at the end of Dry January 2023: https://buff.ly/3jVvIRx

26/01/2023

Dry January is almost over. For those who have taken part this month, keep going – you are almost there!

18/01/2023

Although Dry January has many benefits, it can start to become tricky when there are social events to attend.
Click here to read through some alcohol-free options for birthdays, outings, dinners, and celebrations:
https://buff.ly/3GDXjzN

13/01/2023

Visit https://buff.ly/3g5KbZv to learn how you can get involved in Dry January. It’s never too late to try!

09/01/2023

There are a number of benefits to an individual through taking part in Dry January, such as change in attitude, stronger immune system, better sleep, and improved mental health.
Click here to read through some of the other benefits: https://buff.ly/3GHNssI

05/01/2023

We are kicking off the new year by showing our support for the Dry January Campaign by . Click here to read more about the campaign and how to get involved:

The official website for Dry January: one month alcohol-free.

16/11/2022

For , NHS Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board are holding a Diabetes Awareness Event. Come along to the event where all communities are welcome, for a chance to learn more about nutrition, exercise and more, and a chance to meet the CRGPA DESMOND Team!

14/11/2022

In honour of we would like to share some recognition for our DESMOND service. Our DESMOND service is an education programme designed to support people with Type 2 Diabetes to become the expert and manage their condition.
Click here to read more about the programme, and how you might access the service: https://buff.ly/3n6ForQ

02/11/2022

Today (Nov 2nd) is Stress Awareness Day. We are linking in with Partnership Team's Every Mind Matters Campaign to highlight the ways stress can affect people, and what you can do to manage your stress.
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3ewy3NG

05/07/2022

Happy 74th Birthday to the NHS!
We will be hosting an 'NHS Big Tea' coffee morning at our Alliance Teaching Practices.
All patients registered at the surgeries are welcome to come down for some tea and cake, and to give feedback on their surgery.
More info coming soon...

13/06/2022

Our DESMOND service is an education programme designed to help people manage the changes Diabetes can bring to their lives. It provides an opportunity to meet and share experiences with others on the course.
Click here to read more: https://buff.ly/3n6ForQ

18/05/2022

Our Admiral Nurse service provides support to families affected by dementia across Coventry, Rugby & Warwickshire North.

Click here to learn more about our Admiral Nurses, and how to be referred to the service:

08/03/2022

Today we celebrate
Over 70% of our employees here at the Coventry Rugby GP Alliance are women, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one's hard work and contribution.
👏 🌎 🎊

07/03/2022

This week is
Here at the CRGPA we regularly update and promote new job roles (both clinical and non clinical) that are available within our Organisation.
Visit https://buff.ly/3pLXO1P to find out more!

04/03/2022

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our hard working employees for everything they do! 👏 🎊