This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 32 - October 2024.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The availability of the Podcast by Dr Hussain.
• October being National Stop Smoking Month.
• The Carer Advice Day on 24th October.
• The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
• A request to make sure People who have served in the Armed Forces are registered as veterans with the practice.
• The Friends and Family Test results for September.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Podcast by Dr Hussain - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

NHS Stop Smoking website - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey - https://www.ncpes.co.uk/

Link to the online Friends and Family Test form: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Episode description

Dr Hussain, who joined the practice in June, talks to us about her journey to becoming a GP, and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice.

During the chat, Dr Hussain covers such things as: -

• What made her want to be a GP?
• How she progressed after qualifying.
• What brought her to the area and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice.
• The best part of being a GP.
• A message to the patients.

and a little bit about herself.

I’m sure you will find the interview both informative and interesting, I know I did.

As always, If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts, you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Here is the link to the online Friends and Family Test mentioned in the podcast: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

The main Item of this episode is an update on the Defibrillator project currently being undertaken by the PPG.

It also contains: -

• Details on how to learn CPR in 15 Minutes.
• Information on how to locate Defibrillators near you.
• Information on the Digital Skills Workshop being held in Newcastle Library
• The Friends and Family Test results for August 2024

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Learn CPR in 15 minutes -https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr

LLink to online Defibrillator finder (Defibfinder UK) - https://www.defibfinder.uk

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

Link to the online Friends and Family Test form: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

The main Item of this episode is a review of the 2024 GP Patient Survey Results.

It also contains: -

• A reminder of the upcoming Bank Holiday on 27th August and information on how to contact NHS 111

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Link to the full results for all GP practices on the Patient Survey website - https://gp-patient.co.uk/

Link to the online Friends and Family Test form: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

Link to NHS 111 online - https://111.nhs.uk/

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

The main Item of this episode is a welcome to Dr Zainab Hussain who joined the GP team last month.

It also contains: -

• Information about contacting the surgery online
• An update on the PPG Awareness Week.
• Information regarding travel vaccinations.
• A link to our guide of how to order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Link to the Online consultation form - https://florey.accurx.com/p/M83084

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

How to order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/repeat-prescrition-on-nhs-app

Vaccination guidance for the country you are travelling - https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries.

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

The main Item of this episode is about the First-anniversary celebration of our weekly Dementia Activity Group.

It also contains: -

• Details of PPG Awareness week.
• Information about the upcoming Pensioners’ support fair.
• A call from HealthWatch Staffordshire asking for people to share their experience of Dialysis services.
• Details on a new Parent/Carer group run by Little Humans Staffordshire CIC.
• Information on the next Monthly Digital Health Workshop.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

BBC Sounds (Lee Blakeman show episode selector) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016nj82/episodes/guide

HealtWatch Staffordshire Dialysis Service Survey - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/QR2FUQ/

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

The main Item of this episode is about carers and Young Carers and encourages carers to make sure they are registered with the surgery.

It also contains: -

• A request to ensure that patient contact details are up to date.
• Information about the upcoming Pensioners’ support fair.
• Details on the NHS App Digital Drop-in sessions.
• A reminder about the May Bank holiday closures for the surgery, and where to get support.
• A request to ensure that appointments are cancelled if not required, and not forgotten.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Link to online consultation tool to advise of contact detail changes, or to cancel your appointment - https://florey.accurx.com/p/M83084

Access NHS 111 online - https://111.nhs.uk/

Link to register online with the surgery as a carer - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/services/nhs-services/carers/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0c1OoObpFfB66Bxp1MJTvCWZaN3flkGF6mXBEWozqwT4_29M5HvXI6AXE_aem_AeldS4ewaG0MQSkYjSEeGo6kBaqhzGq6ZI-1PoAkSfoZm8r67fi3HqFqsQo5WSyOzb51QdcENeX3dpeVy-EFAedS

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Information on the podcast by Claire Knight who is the Operations Manager for the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN) where she talks about the PCN.

It also contains: -

• Information about the Footsteps Cafe at Whitehill Methodist Community Church.
• The Friends and Family Test results for January to March 2024
• A request for patients to join the PPG?

Here is a link where you can find out more about the PCN - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk

More information bout the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠