Your Health

Signposting Health - Find the SERVICE YOU NEED

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Free Adult Weight Management Programme

If you are a Nottinghamshire resident with a body mass index (BMI) above 25, you may be eligible for a free 12 month community-based weight management service. If you are not sure what your BMI is, you can check it on the NHS BMI calculator.

The weight management programme includes:

• 12 week group based programme
• nutritional advice
• physical activity sessions
• sessions in local areas
• walking groups
• review sessions at 6 and 12 months

ongoing support lasting up to 12 months

Click on this link to: Start a healthy lifestyle and take control of your weight

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CARE Programme

The Cancer and Rehabilitation Exercise (CARE) programme is for men and women living with Cancer.

Other programme benefits

Participants attending the weekly sessions also receive a complimentary fitness membership to the Portland Centre. This includes:

• Full use of a the cardio, weights and functional gyms
• Use of the swimming pool
• Access to over 20 fitness classes

Self referral link for the CARE programme

Notts County FC Football in the Community work in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver this incredibly effective cancer rehabilitation & exercise programme. CARE uses physical activity to help patients during their recovery.

The CARE programme not only provides participants with the benefits of physical exercise, it is also a social environment where members can share stories, and increase their confidence and self-esteem during a difficult period in their lives.

Participants are welcomed on to our CARE programme at any time throughout their cancer journey; from diagnosis, during treatment or recovery and through to remission, meaning they can benefit from the programme before, throughout and after treatment.

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Benefits to your health and support available to you

Choose well ....a right service

Make the right choice for the condition you suffer with and seek treatment for. This allows for a more efficient service and solution for each patient.

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PHARMACY SERVICES

Services offered by a Pharmacy

Pharmacies offer a range of free professional health advice. They offer advice on common ailments eg. coughs & colds, seasonal allergies, aches & pains. They also offer advice on lifestyle issues eg. smoking and dietary concerns.

There are a range of prescription options offered by each pharmacy.

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SICKNESS CERTIFICATES

Employees only need a fit note from a doctor after 7 days off work sick.

Employees are recommended to take a photocopy of the sick note before submitting in to their employer.

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For Minor Injuries including X-rays; its quicker and easier to go to the

Urgent Care Centre

London Road

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

Open 7am - 9pm, 365 days a year.

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STOP SMOKING - BE SMOKEFREE

Look into the 4-step guide to help you quit smoking. Click on the link below.

Click here and be SMOKEFREE

Cancer Research UK - SMOKING

10 health benefits of stopping smoking. Click the link below for support.

See the benefits, get support to stop smoking

Stop Smoking, Start Living Booklet

Stop smoking HELPLINE in different languages

COVID 19 Cancer video: CANCER care during COVID-19: short information video

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REFERRALS

During your consultation with the Doctor it may be decided to refer to the hospital for further investigation.

The practice will discuss your choices at the time of referral.

Please make sure the practice has your up to date address and contact details as wrong information may delay your referral.

click here: Referral Procedure - Patient Information

The hospital will give you an appointment as soon as possible. This may mean there is only a limited choice of appointments available.

Please make every effort to fit in with the date they offer you.

It is important that you go to your appointment – don’t put it off.

If you can’t attend your appointment, please contact the clinic as soon as you can to organise another urgent appointment. The clinic’s number will be on the letter which they send to you.

Make sure your GP has your correct address and contact details including your mobile/daytime telephone number.

>>Make sure your GP has your correct address and contact details including your mobile/daytime telephone number.

Please read/download/print the information leaflet, if required:

Click here: Referral Support Service - Patient Information Leaflet (Nottingham CCG)

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LET'S TALK WELLBEING

This service is available in many different places in the community. If you are aged 16 or over and having difficulties such as feeling low, anxious or stressed and would like help from some short term talking therapy, you can discuss this with your GP who may arrange a referral to the Let’s Talk – Wellbeing service.

Let's Talk Wellbeing Information Booklet

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Our Address

Location & Contact

Riverlyn Medical Centre
Station Road
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 9AA
Tel: 0115 9752666
(Appointments only)

PATIENT’S FEEDBACK

This offers you a place to send your feedback directly to NHS Choices, about your experience at Riverlyn Medical Centre. Please CLICK the link below:

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