Good Sleep Matters – A Range of Support Options are Available

We know that good sleep matters. It reduces our risk of developing serious illness, boosts our immune system, reduces stress and helps us think more clearly – and a good night’s sleep can make us feel great!
If you are struggling to sleep, there are a range of support options
open to you, from local talking therapies services to online tools.
Locally, we can also offer the Sleepio programme.

Click here to read more about support services and apps.

 

Equipment and Technology Information to help you in your home

Adult Social Care (ASC) has created new online information – Equipment and Technology information that can help you in your homethat includes different ideas and suggestions on how smart technology and equipment can help to improve people’s independence at home, and provide practical assistance to help with daily living.

There are a vast range of products available from high street retailers that can make such a difference to people with basic everyday tasks and developments like voice-activated technology means you can do things without leaving their bed or chair.

Surrey County Council have assessed technology on offer and have created this listing.

Other useful links are included in their Staying Independent pages Staying independent – Surrey County Council

Electronic Repeat Dispensing

Our practice is collaborating with NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), which is providing NHS numbers for those patients that may be suitable for electronic repeat dispensing prescriptions. The information is obtained from NHS prescriptions submitted to the NHSBSA. A member of our clinical team will contact these patients soon to explain the benefits of this service