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An official 999 service has now been launched in British Sign Language.
Using a dedicated smartphone APP or the 999 BSL website, callers will be connected to a 999 call handler via a BSL interpreter.
The service can be accessed at 999bsl.co.uk – you can also download the iOS or Android app there.
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. Account verification is done centrally and you don’t need a password from your GP surgery.
You can now use the app to show your Covid vaccination status.
You can use the NHS App to:
Download the app now from the App Store or Google Play, or find out more information at NHS App – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Ashfields Primary Care Practice, care coordinator David Crosthwaite and Sandbach Councillor and chair of Friends of Sandbach Park, Mike Benson are delighted to put in place a plaque dedicating one of the benches between Aldi and Ashfields Primary Care Centre as a ” Chat Bench”. A further bench has also been placed in Sandbach Park.
The plaque reads “Sit here and chat, make new friends, make today a good day”.
Care coordinator David said “It has been brilliant working with Cllr Benson to have a dedicated Chat Bench and I know I am looking forward to chatting with members of the community. It is important to know that just by saying hello that a difference can be made to someone. It is great to have the Practice engaging with Sandbach communities”.
Joy Kerrison Sandbach resident said, “What a great initiative I am sure this will be welcomed by so many people in Sandbach”.
The NHSBSA have released new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for HRT products.
The SSPs apply to Oestrogel pump gel, Sandrena 0.5mg and 1mg gel sachets and Lenzetto spray.
Pharmacies are now allowed to switch patients to patches if they are unable to obtain a supply of the gels.
Pharmacies are also allowed to restrict the quantities to 3 months’ supply without contacting the prescriber.
Local pharmacies have been contacted to ensure they are aware of the SSPs.
Please note that you do not need to contact your GP, your Pharmacist will be able to look into this for you.