• Who are the Ageing Well team?
• What does the Ageing Well Team do?
• How can the Ageing Well Team can help?
• How to Book

How to Book

You can request a review from the team by calling us, sending an online request or popping in to the surgery.

Please give a brief description to the receptionist as this will help the team. They will then telephone to arrange a visit to your home. The Ageing Well Team’s initial contact is usually within a week.

What is the coil?

There are two types of coil, these are the intrauterine device (IUD) and the intrauterine system (IUS).

They are both small plastic, T-shaped devices which are put into your uterus (womb) and works as contraception for a number of years.

Click the Link below to see a detailed and informative video about the IUD/ IUS coil.

Booking an appointment

The surgery can offer appointments for insertion, change and removal of coils.

Prior to your coil fitting appointment, please note the following:

Please ensure you have either abstained from sex or used a reliable form of contraception from the 1st day of your last period.
If you have not had a chlamydia test in this current relationship please ring reception for a self test at least 1 week prior to your appointment.
If your coil is being changed please use condoms or abstain from sex in the 7 days prior to your appointment.
You will be sent a consent form via text, please read and respond with “ I consent” 

For emergency contraception, coil removals or coil problems, please ring the surgery to speak to a GP on 0113 274 4777.

Screening is a way of finding diseases and problems at an earlier stage in apparently healthy people, when treatment will be more successful.  Contents

1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
2. Bowel cancer screening programme
3. Breast cancer screening programme
4. Cervical cancer screening programme

Screening is a way of finding diseases and problems at an earlier stage in apparently healthy people when treatment will be more successful. The following screening services are offered as part of the NHS.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of detecting a dangerous swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta – the main blood vessel that runs from the heart, down through the abdomen to the rest of the body. This swelling is far more common in men aged over 65 than it is in women and younger men, so all men are invited for screening in the year they turn 65.

An AAA usually causes no symptoms, but if it bursts, it’s extremely dangerous and usually fatal. Around 8 out of 10 people with a ruptured AAA either die before they reach hospital or don’t survive surgery.

Screening involves a simple ultrasound scan of your stomach (abdomen), which takes about 10-15 minutes.

If you have been invited and lost the details, please contact Tel: 0113 3923740or Email: leedsth-tr.AAAScreening@nhs.net

Bowel cancer screening programme

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. Screening is offered every two years to all men and women aged 60 to 74 who are most at risk.  A home testing kit that is posted out to you. Please complete and return your testing kit which could save your life as it gives us the chance to detect the disease in its early stages.

Breast cancer screening programme

Breast cancer screening is offered to all women aged 50 – 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women aged over 70 can make their own screening appointments by contacting the Leeds breast screening service on 0113 206 3816.

Breast cancer screening uses an X-ray test called a mammogram that can spot cancers when they are too small to feel. If breast cancer is discovered in its early stages, there is a very good chance of recovery.

Women who notice any breast symptoms or changes should make an appointment to see a GP immediately.

Cervical cancer screening programme

Cervical screening is available to all women aged 25 to 64.

If you are registered at the practice you should automatically receive an invitation by post every three years for women aged 25 – 49 and every five years for women aged 50 – 64. You simply need to contact the practice and make an appointment to see a nurse.

It is very important that you make these appointments, as early detection and treatment of abnormal cells can prevent cervical cancer.

If any concerns have been raised in the past, you may be invited for more frequent checks.

What is an NHS Health Check?

An NHS Health Check is a free health assessment offered to adults in England aged 40-74. It’s designed to help prevent common health issues before they develop, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, and certain types of dementia. By identifying potential risks early, the health check aims to help you take action to reduce your risk and stay healthy for longer.

Who is Eligible?

You are eligible for a free NHS Health Check if you:

• Are aged 40-74
• Do not already have a pre-existing condition such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or have had a stroke

What to Expect During Your Health Check

Your NHS Health Check will take about 20-30 minutes and will include the following:

• Questions About Your Health and Lifestyle: You’ll be asked about your family history, smoking status, and level of physical activity.
• Measurements: Your height, weight, age, sex, and ethnicity will be noted to calculate your body mass index (BMI).
• Blood Pressure Check: This will help assess your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Blood Test: A small blood sample will be taken to measure your cholesterol levels and, in some cases, your blood sugar levels.

After Your Health Check

After your check, your healthcare professional will discuss your results with you. You will receive personalized advice on how to lower your risk of developing any health issues. This might include recommendations for:

• Diet and Nutrition: Tips on healthy eating habits to manage your weight and improve your overall health.
• Physical Activity: Advice on how to increase your activity levels to maintain a healthy heart and body.
• Lifestyle Changes: Support to help you quit smoking or reduce alcohol intake if necessary.

If the health check identifies any specific concerns or conditions, you may be referred for further tests or treatment.

Benefits of an NHS Health Check

• Early Detection: Catch potential health problems early when they are easier to manage.
• Personalized Advice: Receive tailored advice to improve your health and reduce risk factors.
• Peace of Mind: Knowing your health status can help you make informed decisions about your lifestyle.

How to Book an NHS Health Check

To book your NHS Health Check, please contact our reception team by calling us, sending an online request, or by popping into the surgery.

We also invite patients via a text message which has a direct link to book an appointment.

There are a lot of services available to support people with mental health issues. Contents

1. Services for adults
2. Services for children
3. Feeling suicidal

All our doctors are trained to help people suffering from mental health problems. Making an appointment is a good place to start if you are looking for help.

There are also lots of other services locally that are there to support you, many of whom you can refer yourself to.

Services for adults

• If you are aged 17 or older then a good place to start is the Mindwellwebsite. It is designed to help you understand the common problems that people face and the range of services here to help. It also offers help to those who are worried about others.
• You might have heard your GP or friend talk about IAPT. This is a range of services that we commonly refer our patients to when they have problems with mental health. Here is a list of what IAPT offer, you can also refer yourself to this service from their website.

Services for children

If you are aged 16 or under, then a good place to start is the MindMatewebsite.

MindMate is specifically aimed at young people and can help you understand the way you are feeling and find the right advice and support. It also offers advice for parents.

Feeling suicidal

If we are open, then please call now to book an urgent same day appointment with one of our doctors.

If we are not open, or you would prefer to get help elsewhere, then please click one of the links below:

I am 17 and older and need help now

I am 16 or younger and need urgent help

We work closely with other services to help support people and their families at this very difficult time.

The local service

Together as a team we work with individuals and their families to address physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial issues.

The core team includes a GP, District Nurse and MacMillan Nurse.

Please book with your GP if you or someone you care for needs help now.

Advice

The Sue Ryder website has some excellent articles called Practical & Emotional Advice, we recommend them highly. Don’t forget to click on the ‘load more’ button on the bottom of the first page, its easy to miss.

Other useful sites

NHS choices page on end of life care.

Also Leeds Palliative Care has a wealth of information on local services.

Wheatfields hospice

St Gemma’s hospice

Health Visitors

Health Visitors are all trained nurses who have extra training and qualifications in child health. They are a fantastic source of information about child development and health, parenting strategies, breastfeeding, nutrition and community support. They also offer help with social, emotional and environmental issues that affect families.

Contact number: 01138435683

Website: Leeds Community Healthcare – 0-19 Health and Wellbeing

Child Health Checks

Appointments are sent out automatically for routine child health checks.

The first will be with a GP at the surgery when your baby is around 6 weeks old. You will be sent information about this and asked to make an appointment at the practice.

You will also be offered routine health reviews for your child, with your health visitor, at 6-8 weeks, 8-12 months and 2-2½ years old.

Child Immunisations and Schedule

Immunisations are given by our practice nurses in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule.

Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS vaccinations page.

Age	Vaccines
8 weeks	6-in-1 vaccine Rotavirus vaccine MenB vaccine
12 weeks	6-in-1 vaccine (2nd dose) Pneumococcal vaccine Rotavirus vaccine (2nd dose)
16 weeks	6-in-1 vaccine (3rd dose) MenB vaccine (2nd dose)
1 year	Hib/MenC vaccine (1st dose) MMR vaccine (1st dose) Pneumococcal vaccine (2nd dose) MenB vaccine (3rd dose)
2 to 15 years	Children’s flu vaccine (every year until children finish Year 11 of secondary school)
3 years and 4 months	MMR vaccine (2nd dose) 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine
12 to 13 years	HPV vaccine
14 years	Td/IPV vaccine (3-in-1 teenage booster) MenACWY vaccine

How we support people with diabetes.

There are a number of services that can help you when it comes to looking after yourself if you have diabetes.

Routine care

The majority of people with diabetes are looked after by the practice diabetes team.

We like to see all people with diabetes twice a year, once during their annual health check and again 6 months later.

You will receive an invite for both the annual health check and the 6 month review. Both of the appointments will be a nurse and you will need to have a blood test before each appointment.

There are times when you will need to be seen more often than twice a year, for example after you are first diagnosed or if problems are detected during one of the routine reviews. We arrange these additional reviews as needed and may be a nurse or one of the Doctors.

The practice team

The diabetes lead for the practice is Sr Jill Stocks and Sr Jacqui Cryer.

Specialist care

If there is a particular problem identified with your diabetes care that we cannot help you within the practice, then we will refer you to a specialist service.

For the majority of specialist problems we use Leeds Community Healthcare diabetes service, though for some people we also refer to Wharfedale General Hospital or St. James’s.

Self help and support groups

There are 8,760 hours in a year and over a year you will only spend 2 to 3 hours receiving support and advice about your diabetes from professionals. The vast majority of care comes from ‘self care’.

We suggest that all people who develop diabetes should attend the self-management education programme, which is 6 hours of extra education offered to those with a new diagnosis of diabetes (your nurse will mention it).

There is also a local PEP Diabetes support group as we recognise people live with diabetes for years and so need on-going support and advice.

National diabetes audit

This GP practice is taking part in the National Diabetes Audit which is an important national project about diabetes care and treatment in the NHS

This GP practice is taking part in an important national project about diabetes care and treatment in the NHS. The project is called the National Diabetes Audit (NDA).

To take part, your GP practice will share information about your diabetes care and treatment with the NDA. The type of information, and how it is shared, is controlled by law and enforced by strict rules of confidentiality and security.

For further information about how your information is used please see the NDA patient information leaflet. Taking part in the NDA shows that this GP practice is committed to improving care for people with diabetes.

If you do not want your information to be used, please inform the receptionist, your GP or nurse. This will not affect your care.

Protect yourself from flu Contents

1. What is flu?
2. How do we prevent the spread of flu?
3. Can I have a free flu vaccination on the NHS?
4. Flu Clinic

What is flu?

Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it is sometimes called seasonal flu. It is a very infectious disease that can come on very quickly. The most common symptoms of flu are fever, chills, cough, headache, pains in your joints and muscles and extreme tiredness. Healthy people usually recover within 3 to 4 weeks, but some people can develop serious life-threatening complications and need to be admitted to hospital.

Colds are much less serious and usually start with a stuffy or a runny nose, sore throat and cough.

How do we prevent the spread of flu?

Flu is unpredictable and there can be different strains of the virus. However, over the last ten years, the flu vaccine has generally been very good at targeting the circulating strains.
The flu vaccine is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children who are most at risk of flu and its complications.

Can I have a free flu vaccination on the NHS?

Flu can affect anyone but if you have a long-term health condition flu can make it worse, even if the condition is well managed and you normally feel well.

We provide flu vaccines if you are:

• Aged 65 or over,
• Pregnant,
• Aged 2, 3 or 4 (by nasal spray),
• Over six months of age and have one of the following conditions:
  • Chronic respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. Also, people with severe asthma who need to continuously or repeatedly use their inhaler, take steroid medication, or who have been admitted to hospital because of their asthma
  • Chronic heart disease, including heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart disease caused by high blood pressure
  • Chronic kidney disease, such as kidney failure and people who have had a kidney transplant,
  • Chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis,
  • Chronic neurological diseases, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease or multiple sclerosis,
  • Diabetes
  • A suppressed immune system, due to disease or treatment. This includes people who have a damaged or no spleen, those people with HIV, people having chemotherapy or other immunosuppressant treatment, and those on high doses of steroid medication.
• Very overweight with a BMI over 40.
• Living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility (not including prisons, young offender institutions or university halls of residence),
• Receive carer’s allowance or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill,

For more information please see the Department of Health Website.

Flu Clinic

Every autumn, around September, we start our flu clinics. We aim to vaccinate as many of those at risk, as indicated above.

You can book online if you are registered for online services, or call reception to make an appointment.

Keep an eye out under the news section of this website for when the clinics start.