NHS HWLH CCG

Hello to all our followers. We hope you are all keeping safe and healthy during this time. Please note, we are now tweeting from @EastSussexCCG to reflect that we officially become East Sussex CCG from 1 April 2020 - please follow us there for all the latest updates.

Patients: please keep in mind that the new meds delivery service being launched is for the most vulnerable patients. @HealthySurrey, @EastSurreyCCG, @NWSurreyCCG, @SurreyDownsCCG, @SurreyHeartland, @CWSCCG, @CHMS_NHS, @BrightonHoveCCG, @EastHailSeaCCG, @HWLHCCG, @HastRothCCG

Stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives

@Chl0eReeves If she calls her surgery they will be able to advise the best next steps

@HWLHCCG Thank you, we looked at this, but she doesn't have any photo ID. She had to surrender her driving licence because of her ill health and has no passport. Is the GP surgery able to sign her up over the phone? It sounds like there's a paper form involved?

@HWLHCCG Any advice for people trying to use the Prescription Ordering Service? The phone line is overwhelmed. My mother-in-law is being told by the pharmacist to drop her prescription request into the GP, but she's isolating and the GP surgery has closed its doors.

@Chl0eReeves Hi Chloe, the CCG doesn't have an email address but you can request repeat prescriptions online: nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/…

E.g. Do you have an email address for existing customers to request their repeat? It sounds like it's new customers overwhelming the phone line. All very understandable, but it's pushing people who already depend upon the service into crisis.

We would like to thank everyone who has registered an interest in becoming a Community Ambassador. Due to COVID-19, we have decided to pause the recruitment of Community Ambassadors at this time. We will be relaunching the recruitment of the voluntary roles in the future.

Millions more items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline staff have been delivered to NHS services across the country in the last few days as part of the fight against coronavirus. bit.ly/2UegxUn

We’re offering #volunteering positions you can fit around your life whilst gaining valuable experience in planning NHS and social care services. Reference provided and expenses paid. Visit bit.ly/SsxCA for more information #CommunityAmbassador @Sussex_HCP

It only takes 2 minutes for your child to lose consciousness from being submerged in water and 4 minutes for them to sustain permanent brain damage. Children should never be left unattended near water #DistractionsCauseAccidents #safechildrentogether

More than 65,000 former nurses and doctors will today be told “Your NHS Needs You”, as a new recruitment drive gets underway to support the fight against coronavirus bit.ly/3a6oXCC #COVID19

Growing, sitting, laughing, teething…but when is baby ready for weaning? Visit Start4Life @NHS_Parents for NHS-approved advice on the signs your baby is ready for their first solid foods bit.ly/3cMpLi6

Happy #NHS Sustainability Day! How can you introduce new ways of being green into your day today? @CareWithoutCO2 have a few suggestions to help you get thinking: ow.ly/1yBP50yopOB

It's NHS #Sustainability Day and we are excited to announce we will be working with @CareWithoutCO2 to develop a Green Plan. The plan will help improve the health of the local community and our workforce through actions that are good for the planet 💚🌍 #GreenerNHS @dayforaction

Have you and your family had the MMR vaccination? It protects you against measles, mumps and rubella. Full protection requires 2 doses, so it’s important to check with your GP practice if you're not sure. A catch-up vaccination is also available. nhs.uk/MMR

We all have times when we feel stressed, low or anxious, or having trouble sleeping. For practical tips and expert advice to improve your mental health, visit Every Mind Matters bit.ly/2TSTg9d

***Coronavirus Update in BSL from DeafCOG*** vimeo.com/398258688 @EastHailSeaCCG @HastRothCCG @HWLHCCG @EastSussexCC @EastbourneBC @NHSBrightonHove #Corvid19uk #BSL #deafmentalhealth

Our Community Ambassadors will act as a voice for their local community and help ensure NHS and social care services are designed with you in mind. Interested? Read more about the role and how to apply at bit.ly/SsxCA #CommunityAmbassador @Sussex_HCP

Today @CMO_England and @UKScienceChief announced new advice to help delay the spread of #coronavirus. Read the full thread below for more details on our social distancing advice. ▶️ gov.uk/government/pub…

We updated our website today with special notices on the impact of #coronavirus on our service. We’ll be updating regularly as the situation changes. @HastRothCCG @EastHailSeaCCG @HWLHCCG healthinmind.org.uk

The most common symptoms of #coronavirus are: New continuous cough OR High temperature (37.8 degrees or higher) If you have either of these, you need to: ➡️ stay at home ➡️ not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started More advice: nhs.uk/coronavirus