Woodgrange Medical Practice have been selected to host a primary care outreach team for Newham

28th October 2024Patient information, Self care, Wellbeing

Woodgrange Medical Practice have been selected to host a primary care outreach team for Newham, Waltham Forest & Tower Hamlets for the Autumn/Winter Seasonal Vaccination Programme 2024/25.

On Tuesday 29th October (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) they will be hosting a Winter Wellness Session at Tower Hamlets Town Hall. Please see the poster attached for more information.

You are eligible for both the COVID and flu vaccines if you:

  • are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
  • have certain health conditions
  • are pregnant
  • are a frontline health or social care worker
  • live in a care home for older adults
  • are frontline healthcare workers

Other care home residents, carers and people who live with someone who has a weakened immune system can also get the flu vaccine.

Patient Access

31st July 2024Online services, Patient information

We advise users of Patient Access to check the name and email address of the sender, all emails from Patient Access will come via an email address that ends in @patientaccess.com. We advise users never to click on any log in links that you receive via email but to visit the site via the address bar of your browser instead so that you know you are on the genuine Patient Access log in page. You can find more information and guidance on our information security page here: https://www.patientaccess.com/security

We strongly advise users to set up their Memorable Word security feature, as well as using biometrics (fingerprint ID) if they use the app.

Email addresses used to register for Patient Access account are secure. We do not share any data and no data is ever saved or stored on any device you use to access Patient Access.

Do you need a vaccine for travel?

17th April 2024Patient information, Travel caccines

The following travel vaccines are available on the NHS from our GP Surgery:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A and typhoid combined
  • Revaxis (polio/diphtheria/tetanus)

If possible, see the Nurse at least 6 to 8 weeks before you’re due to travel.

Other things to consider:

The cost of travel vaccines that are not available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and the number of doses you need.

Get U Better App

15th January 2024Online services, Patient information
Get U Better App

Dear Patient,

We now offer access to a self-management app to aid recovery from your muscle or joint problem. The app will guide you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you get better. To get started, click here or go to http://tinyurl.com/gub-sbo1142t1, select a condition, enter your email address and click send’

The app has touch to speak function, so it is accessible to all patients.

November Health & Wellbeing Activities

1st November 2023Patient information, Wellbeing

The Healthy Eating and nutrition workshops will restart next month from Monday 6th November 12-13:30 for 5 weeks, this cohort will run in Bengali and will offer an introduction to healthy eating.

 

Chronic Pain sessions will also be restarting in English from the 21st November 23. These are monthly sessions and will be delivered via TH Talking therapies for anyone who struggles with chronic pain.

 

Community Wellbeing HUB is  also piloting once a month Wellbeing workshops with TH Talking therapies at the Tarling East Community Centre starting Thursday 2nd November 11-12. The topics each month have been coproduced with their patients and community members. Anyone over the age of 18 can join these workshops.

November Health & Wellbeing Activities

30th October 2023Patient information, Wellbeing

The Healthy Eating and nutrition workshops will restart next month from Monday 6th November 12-13:30 for 5 weeks, this cohort will run in Bengali and will offer an introduction to healthy eating. 

Chronic Pain sessions will also be restarting in English from the 21st November 23. These are monthly sessions and will be delivered via TH Talking therapies for anyone who struggles with chronic pain.

Community Wellbeing HUB is  also piloting once a month Wellbeing workshops with TH Talking therapies at the Tarling East Community Centre starting Thursday 2nd November 11-12. The topics each month have been coproduced with their patients and community members. Anyone over the age of 18 can join these workshops. 

Worried about cancer coming back?

20th October 2023Patient information

Join Cancer Psychological Services for a free workshop to understand and learn more about fears of cancer recurrence, practice helpful strategies and connect with others.

The aim of the workshop is to provide a safe, confidential space where attendees can meet others with similar experiences and learn strategies to help them better cope with their fears and worries.

Click here for more information