Hug in a Bag

Those of you who know me will tell you I am an emotional person but today Lynn our Nurse not only brought tears to my eyes but made me realise how lucky we are and that people still do care about each other. 

Lynn met with one of the founders from 'hug in a bag' which is an organisation formed by three local ladies who met, laughed, cried and supported each other during their treatment for breast cancer.

Each of the three ladies coped in their own way but found that sharing their thoughts, anxieties and concerns was extremely helpful.

The aim is to give one more hug in the form of a bag containing gifts, information leaflets and discount vouchers to every person diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The ladies themselves can have no contact with patients due to confidentiality however as a practice Lynn can pass the hug on to our patients.  

Oh my...I have seen the contents of the bag and must say how lovely this is... how thoughtful.

For more information email sunderland@huginabag.com or visit www.huginabag.com

Do you want to share your some of your personal information ....that is the ?

Do you know that the Health & Social Care Information Centre

NHS England is commissioning a modern data service from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) on behalf of the entire health and social care system.

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, NHS England has the power to direct the HSCIC to collect information from all providers of NHS care, including general practices.

GP data is to be extracted each month commencing October/November 2013. The information to be extracted is NHS number, date of birth, postcode and gender which will allow patients’ data to be linked to their hospital data. No free text will be extracted, only coded information about referrals, NHS prescriptions and other clinical data.  

You do have a choice albeit within a short period of time to opt out. Ask me what I am doing... well those who know will know ! 

Leaflets are available from the Reception  

Just when I plucked up the courage !

Just when i plucked up the courage to get the flu vaccine I cam down with a cold.. runny nose that keeps bleeding,  throat like glass and feeling fuzzy in the head.  I know the nurse wont give me the vaccine till this passes by... beginning to think its all psychological at the thought of having the jab of the needle. 

I am told by my staff that it did not hurt them, they say they did not even know they had it so why do I feel that  A) it will hurt  B) my arm will ache forever  C) I will get flu !!!   I'm sure others feel the same as me.     

Come on Gloria give yourself a shake...so after this passes I will be strong and brave and have my flu vaccine.  

We have plenty in stock at the moment, we have open clinics so for those of you who do feel the same as me lets join together and beat this feeling and beat the flu.  

Dont forget the Travel Insurance...

Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you when I travel abroad I am know as Mrs First Aid.  Thought I was equipped for most things but ear syringing  is not one of them.  Yes you've guessed it the ears needed syringing.  

Option 1. go to the local doctor who works in the hospital (in Jamaica) and you would have been classed as category 4.  This means you would have to wait until the next day to be seen or maybe the day after....   Option 2 see the Nurse at the hotel who cannot do ear syringing.. or she could but she is not allowed and the Doctor had to be called.  Not only did the Doctor try to syringe the ears but due to the old equipment and plunger managed to soak the clothes.    COST   $271.00 dollars   $170 for Doctor,  $40 ear ears & $21 disposables.  At lease I can claim back from my insurance however it still carries a £50 excess...     There are two good points to this  1. get the ears syringed before you go away and 2 make sure you get insured...  no money no one will treat you !!!

Makes me appreciate our NHS ...