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FREE Health Checks for Veterans & Their Partners in North Warwickshire

Veterans and their spouses or partners are warmly invited to attend free community health checks—a fantastic opportunity to look after your health and connect with supportive services in your area.

This project is proudly delivered in partnership with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Veterans Contact Point, and Warwickshire County Council alongside Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network and North Arden Primary Care Network.

To find out more call the Veterans Contact Point on 02476 343793
Visit www.geh.nhs.uk/veteranshealth

To book your veteran health check: Call 02476 865 056

Important Update: Changes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments and Treatment in Coventry and Warwickshire

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has made important changes to how ADHD assessments and treatment are provided. These changes aim to reduce long waiting times, particularly for children, and ensure services are focussed where they are most needed.

What Is Changing?
 
From May 2025, the ICB will only commission new ADHD referrals for people aged under 25 years old. This means:

• New referrals for ADHD assessments and treatment will only be accepted for patients under 25.
• Adults aged 25 and over will not be eligible for new NHS-funded ADHD assessments at this time.
• These changes apply to all providers, including Right to Choose services and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT).
• Adults who have already been referred will still receive their assessments and treatment as planned.
• This is a temporary policy while the ICB works on a full review and improvement of the ADHD care pathway across the region.

Why Are These Changes Being Made?

The current ADHD system in Coventry and Warwickshire is under significant pressure:

• Over 7,500 children and young people are waiting for an assessment.
• Some children face waits of over 10 years.
• The majority of current referrals under the Right to Choose pathway are for adults, despite children often experiencing a greater need for early
• diagnosis and support.
• Clinical experts agree that an early diagnosis of ADHD can be life-changing for children—helping them succeed at school, build relationships, and develop essential life skills.

"Making Memories"

"Making Memories" is a new weekly session at The Makery designed specifically for individuals with dementia and their families/carers.

These sessions provide a safe and inclusive environment where participants can engage in casual arts and crafts, as well as enjoy fun games created by our dedicated volunteers. Our goal is to nurture memories through arts and play, and provide a positive, supportive experience for those living with dementia.

The sessions are held every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at The Makery, with additional opportunities to join us anytime between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm for company, refreshments, and a friendly chat. The Makery is fully accessible and offers hot and cold refreshments for purchase throughout the day.  

Volunteers are fully trained to offer empathetic support and signposting for those with cognitive illnesses or mental impairments, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.

Sessions are held at The Makery, Abbeygate Shopping Centre, Nuneaton, CV11 4EL.  

For more information, visit, www.guardiansgrowcharity.com or call 07518 851184.

Arbury Patient Participation Group

We're people like you in the PPG - that's Patient Participation Group

We meet four evenings a year at the Arbury Medical Centre and hear first-hand how the practice is changing and growing to meet the needs of our community, and changes in medicine and the NHS.

We have a chance to feedback on how those changes affect our community, how that could be fine-tuned, even.

We don't hear individual concerns, but can steer you in the right direction.

So if you'd like to hear how the practice works ahead of the crowds, ahead of needing the help and support, why not join the PPG.

Our group needs to reflect the patient population, so all genders, social & cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and age groups (18+) are welcome!

Come along and represent your patient 'group'; help us ensure your voice heard.

Our next meetings:

• TBC

To find out more - or let us know you're coming, please contact Julia Wallis, PPG Secretary on 07801 414 335 / jlswallis@hotmail.com

Patient Notice - DNAs

333 patients failed to attend appointments last month (April 2024).

THIS IS SHOCKING AND IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The Practice will be reviewing its Policy and Processes and more information will be forthcoming.

Our Practice had 333 DNA's in April

Last month, we had 333 appointments where patients booked them and failed to attend - on average, that's over 16 appointments a day!

This consists of 96 GP appointments, 61 Advanced Nurse Practitioner appointments, 25 Clinical Pharmacist appointments, 132 Nurse appointments and 19 additional roles.

Please let us know if you cannot make an appointment, we could then offer it to someone who really needs to see a member of the team.

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Published on 30th Apr 2024

NHS App

Did you know you that you can Order Repeat Prescriptions, Book Appointments & View your Records through the NHS App?

Find out more about the NHS App, or the NHS website, to access services online