The One Medicare / One Medical charity of 2011-2012 will be Wellbeing of Women. This charity works to raise money to improve women’s health through Research, Training and Education. The charity has been going for fifty years and the research they have funded has contributed to many developments we, and our patients, now take for granted, such as; pain relief in child birth, baby scans and screening during pregnancy, IVF, testing for pre-eclampsia, smear tests, HPV vaccine, advances on surgery on babies still in the womb, keyhole surgery for gynaecological problems. They are currently investigating a number of things including a cure for ovarian cancer, the cause of hot flushes, how to treat and prevent endometriosis and how to prevent premature birth.
All proceeds that we make from charity or sponsored events through both companies will go the Wellbeing of Women and a JustGiving page will soon be set up.
If you would like to know more, please visit the
Wellbeing Of Women website.
Thank you for all your support!
One Medicare staff donned their sweat bands and trainers and took part in the Leeds Half Marathon on the 8th May 2011.
We were hoping to raise lots of money for the British Heart Foundation and thanks to your help we have exceeded our targets.
If you would still like to donate you can do so on our Just Giving Page:
justgiving website to collect this money .
So if you have received great service at Sheffield City GP Health Centre and wish to support our staff then plesae dig deep for the BHF.
Community Hero
The NHS Walk In Centre is launching a competition, searching for individuals in Sheffield who go the extra mile for their community, to nominate themselves or others to become ‘Community Heroes of 2011’.
We are asking for nominations in the categories of
• hero in the workplace
• hero parent/guardian
• young hero,under 18.
The reasons for nomination could include helping someone in need, raising money for a local charity or volunteering for a community organisation. The winners will be announced at the end of January with an overall winner being chosen from the three category winners.
In order to recognise the true heroes of Sheffield the overall winner will receive a £250 donation to the charity or community initiative of their choice.
If you are a community hero or you know someone that is, then please get in touch and enter. Applicants can enter by emailing communityhero@onemedicare.co.uk with the following information:
• Name, age and occupation of person being nominated
• Which category they are being entered for
• Details of why you are nominating this person
• Name, address, phone number and email address of person doing the nominating
Leaflets are also available at the centre to fill in.
Support Us This Movember!
It's the time of year again, known to many people as MOvember, when men around the world will be growing moustaches in aid of male cancers. And there's no exception for those at One Medical and One Medicare!
The Movember campaign originally started in Australia, when a group of men taking inspiration from the success of the breast cancer awareness and fund raising campaigns run by woman all over the world, decided to try and do the same for the cancers that affect men.
The funds raised through Movember’s UK campaign benefit the The Prostate Cancer Charity (TPCC), the UK’s leading prostate cancer charity.
Steve, Sam, Dean and Adam at One Medical and One Medicare are all taking part and all of them have so far grown quite impressive moustaches!
So please dig deep for this worthy cause and help us reach our £500 target!
Any and all help is very much appreciated.
Stay Safe This Winter:
Responsible Driving
With shorter daylight hours and colder conditions, people can get tired more easily in the winter and sometimes drink more than in summer. Alcohol and tiredness, even in a small measure, do not mix safely with driving. Stay sober or leave the car at home. If you’ve had a few drinks the night before, you could still have alcohol in your bloodstream the next day. So even if you are feeling fine, you could be over the legal limit. In the UK, the limit is 80mg of alcohol for every 100ml blood in your body. The government recommends a limit of 2-3 units a day for women and 3-4 units a day for men. However, the safest option is not to drive if you’re planning to drink and book a taxi or organise a lift.
If you are a cyclist or pedestrian, wear something bright and reflective. You need to be visible to EVERY DRIVER, even those that are not really looking.
Respiratory Infections
There are always more of these infections in winter and this year they include seasonal and swine flu.
If you are invited to have the immunisations, do have the jab as it will protect you and those that come into contact with you. If you work in the health service, or care for vulnerable people, it is really important to be immunised.
The Morning After
The best way to cure a hangover is not to get one. However, taking milk thistle before and after a night out may help to protect your liver if you over induldge. Make sure you eat a big starchy meal before going out or alternate alcoholic with soft drinks and have lots of water before you go to bed.
Don’t Be Alone
Some of us find it difficult to cope on our own. The Samaritans offer a friendly voice at the end of the phone, day or night if you’re feeling a little low and in need of a bit of emotional support. Call 08457 90 90 90 or go online and speak to someone at
www.samaritans.orgFire Safety
Using candles is a lovely way to create a cosy atmosphere, but you should remember never to leave lit candles unattended because of the risk of fire. Think carefully about where they are placed and remember to blow them out before going to bed.
Chillblains
Chillblains are itchy painful lesions on toes that are usually caused by standing around in tight shoes in cold weather. Although they are not serious, they can cause a lot of pain and they are quite difficult to treat so avoid them by walking or cycling instead of standing around. Wear roomy shoes or boots with wollen socks and keep your whole body warm so that warm blood heats your feet from the inside.
Unplanned Pregnancy
Long acting, reversible contraceptives such as Implanon and the coil have joined the range of those available. They are the most reliable and are particularly good for people who have trouble remembering to take a daily, oral contraceptive. Ask in the centre for a full range of options.
NHS health checks
With most peoples New Year resolutions already wavering we are encouraging people not to falter at the first hurdle by offering a full NHS health check to help you achieve your goals. Whether you want to lose a few pounds, quit smoking, or just generally get healthier, the health checks will provide you with the tools and information to keep you on track.
The health checks include:
• Weight management advice
• Instant glucose and cholesterol testing
• Lifestyle advice
• Smoking cessation advice
To book an NHS health check please call
0114 241 2700 or visit the reception at the NHS Walk In Centre.