DOCTOR ENGLISH is retiring today (Friday 29th June 2012) after 29 years as a GP at Hedon Group Practice. “Dr English has had an excellent relationship with our patients and has an enviable record of almost always keeping his appointments on time! He has a wealth of experience and balanced views that will be missed … Continue reading »
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Text Message reminders about Surgery appointments
HEDON GROUP PRACTICE in their latest Patient Newsletter have revealed that an average of FOUR PATIENTS EVERY DAY do not attend their pre-booked appointments. The Practice is now planning to send patients a text message reminder containing their appointment details when an appointment is booked. A follow-up text message will be sent 48 hours before … Continue reading »
Free Health Check Morning in Hedon
HEDON LIBRARY will be offering free Health Checks on Friday 24th February 2012 between 10am and 12 noon. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport and Play Development Service is inviting you to come along for a free blood pressure test, Body Mass Index results and advice on things you can start doing to improve your … Continue reading »
Community First Responders – disillusionment threatens service
DISILLUSIONMENT with a local volunteer life-saving service threatens its effectiveness. HOLDERNESS COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS are the local life-saving volunteers who provide immediate life-saving care for people facing an emergency medical situation, such as heart attack, breathing difficulties or a collapse, in the vital minutes before the emergency services arrive. The First Responders work with and … Continue reading »
Reminder – Small Grants available – Deadlines approaching!
COMMUNITY GROUPS in the area might want to note that two small grant schemes are available to support projects and initiatives – but deadlines for the next rounds are fast approaching! See the articles on HU12: Community and voluntary organisations from across the East Riding can apply for up to £1,000 grant from the Hull City Health … Continue reading »
Have the Waste Water Smells affected your health?
PEOPLE HAVE SENT IN COMMENTS saying that the Yorkshire Water Smells have made them physically sick; Asthmatics have complained of breathing difficulties ! We want to collect and investigate these stories to find out if the smells have – or do – pose any threat to health. If you have had an unpleasant experience and are willing … Continue reading »
Discover Preston whilst Walking for Health
LOOKING TO SHAPE UP FOR THE SUMMER? If so, you can join East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Walking for Health scheme. The first walk from Preston starts on Wednesday, 6 July at 2pm and will run every Wednesday in July (see Preston Healthy Walking Group). The walk will last 30 minutes and walkers of all … Continue reading »
Free Health Checks in Hedon
HEDON LIBRARY will be offering free Health Checks on Wednesday, 29th June from 9:30am – 11:30am. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport and Play Development Service is inviting you to come along for a free blood pressure test, Body Mass Index results, health and fitness advice. For more information contact Sam James, rural community sports … Continue reading »
