Abbey Medical Centre

Today the NHS was awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The George Cross recognises the courage, compassion and dedication of our colleagues, past and present. Congratulations to you all! 💙

Excellent news @KenilworthWeb well done Ryan and the team @AbbeymcGP

World Suicide Prevention Day Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. 📞 999 - If a life is at imidiate risk 📞 116 123 - To speak to a Samaritans' counsellor For more info, visit ow.ly/7R0h50BgPeC

Flu vaccination update If you are in the 50-64 year old age group, you will not be vaccinated until November and December unless you have a health condition which puts you at risk from the flu.

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Click the link for great advice on fighting depression and encouraging a positive outlook in your daily life. ow.ly/UKeg50B1nP5

Download the NHS app here - ow.ly/F7dt50za1yQ You will be able to check your symptoms, request repeat prescriptions and more. *Please note that due to Covid-19, you may not be able to book appointments online during this period.

Would you know what to do if you had a fall and no one was around to help? Click the link for great advice player.vimeo.com/video/198211377

Warwickshire Public Health and partners are holding a webinar to talk to local communities regarding Covid-19. If you would like to attend the webinar, book your place by emailing connectingcommunities@warwickshire.gov.uk You will be sent instructions on how to join the webinar.

Measles is a serious disease. Infants need to continue their routine MMR vaccinations during #Covid19. If you’re worried about porcine gelatine, a gelatine-free MMR vaccine is available. #CarryOnVaccinating

Infants who are 1 year old need their routine MMR and booster vaccinations during #Covid19 to protect against serious preventable diseases. Speak to us or health visitor. #CarryOnVaccinating

It’s really important for children to get their routine MMR and booster vaccines during #Covid19 to protect against serious preventable diseases. Speak to us or your health visitor. #CarryOnVaccinating

COVID-19 Support Kenilworth If you need help collecting your medication, your shopping delivered, wellbeing support or support getting active, please call 01926 919340. 📩 covid19@kc19.uk 🌐 kc19.uk

Stay Alert ▶️ Control the Virus ▶️ Save Lives

Practice update To reduce the spread of infection within our practice, see our guideance detailed in this post. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during these unprecedented times. #nhs #covid-19 #coronavirus

Stay Alert ▶️ Control the Virus ▶️ Save Lives

💡 Fact Friday 💡 When your cheeks go hot & red, the sympathetic nervous system reacts & causes blood flow to increase throughout the body. Adrenaline dilates the blood vessels & speeds up blood & oxygen supply to your face & stomach lining, making your cheeks & stomach redder.