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Recent News
NEW SERVICES FROM YOUR GP PRACTICES
Menopause Meet Up - Further information regarding location, times & dates can be found under Community Projects.
Green Prescription Health Coaching.
We have 40 FREE places available - all funded by Health & Nature Fund- available to patients from both Heron and Park GP surgeries. All participants will complete a health screeing at the sign up This is a 10 week programme and the goal is is to get to cover 5k in whichever way you can. For some its a brisk walk for others a gentle jog or some just discover they love running!! More information coming very soon. The expected start date is Friday 2nd October 10am Memorial Park Herne Bay.
New Childrens Service is now available.
Herne Bay Primary Care Children's Service. Providing Extra Support for Children & Families in Herne Bay
WHO ARE WE ? - A friendly service offering longer appointments and joined up care for children and families.
WE CAN HELP WITH........ Support with ongoing infections or illness concerns. Behavioural concerns affecting health. Unsettled babies/infants. Advice & reassurance for worried parents. Help with referrals. Support for families needing frequent GP/UTC/A&E visits.
OTHER INFORMATION : We can asses and prescribe for non-urgent conditions. We can offer both telephone or face to face appointments depending on what you need. We offer longer appointments with time to talk things through.
REFERRAL : Please ask at reception for the referral information or email: kmicb.hernebaychildrensservice@nhs.net
STRESS BUSTERS - A cognitive behavioural anxiety coping skills group for adults 18+ and run by our Mental Health Practitioner from The Heron Medical Practice and The Park Surgery.
What is it? - A group that we are running to help people cope with their emotions and behaviours related to: General worries, irritability, anxious responses while displaying poor coping skills to stressful situations.
Who is it for? - This group is for adults 18 years plus who would like to learn:
- Skills to deal with emotions and to develop helpful behavioural responses.
- Techniques to deal with tricky social situations
- How to relax
- How to feel good about yourself – develop coping skills
Additional information : This is a six week programme with each session lasting around 90 mins which is completely free of charge.
Referral Information : Please speak to a member of staff at your GP practice who can arrange a referral.
KEEP TALKING SERVICES working in collaboration with Herne Bay PCN for the patients in Herne Bay.
What are we ? - A telephone befriending service for individuals struggleing with mental health issues and lonliness.
What to expect...... Enjoy weekly 1-1 friendly phone calls from a dedicated volunteer and scheduled at a time which suits you best. There is no time limit, we are here as long as you need us. and we can signpost to other services if neccessary. The service is free of charge and we will call you.
Our service is for...... Adults 18+ and above. Specifically designed for individuals experiencing lonliness and poor mental health including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
We have one objective and that's to KEEP TALKING
How is this service accessed? - Please speak to a member of staff at your GP practice who can arrange a referral.