Diabetes Support Group
This group, open to all patients, meets on the first Tuesday of every other month in the Health Education Room from 2.00pm-4.00pm.
Refreshments will be served. Family and friends are also welcome.
For further information please call Jean on 01235 868396.
Dementia
There are many other services for people with dementia and their carers. Please see the Oxfordshire South and Vale Information Prescription list from Dementia Web.
Stay Healthy
This is a summary of five areas that you can change to stay healthy. These lifestyle changes mean you are less likely to develop heart disease, stroke, diabetes, liver problems, lung problems, and certain cancers.
Each tab below also contains a link to an NHS supported website with reliable helpful advice and tips. If you would like a free service to check your health why not complete the NHS LifeCheck online, it only takes a few minutes.
At Church Street our nurses would be more than happy to discuss how you could improve your health and if you are over 40 why not have an NHS health check with them!
Stop Smoking
If you smoke, stopping smoking is often the single most effective thing that you can do to reduce your risk of future illness. The risk to health falls rapidly as soon as you stop smoking (but takes a few years before the increased risk reduces completely). Most people find it hard to stop smoking but it easier with the right support and medication.
Exercise
People who do regular activity have a lower risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression and dementia. Changing your lifestyle to involve regular exercise can be easy!
Health Eating
When it comes to a healthy diet, balance is the key to getting it right. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
A diet based on starchy foods such as potatoes, rice and pasta; with plenty of fruit and vegetables; some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish and lentils; some milk and dairy foods; and not too much fat, salt or sugar, will give you all the nutrients you need.
Weight
We want to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle so you can lose weight safely and learn the skills you need to keep it off in the long term.
If people are overweight, it’s usually because they eat and drink more calories than they need. If you are overweight you can gain great health benefits by losing 5-10% of your weight. Our Nurses can help guide you and have access in Oxfordshire to free weight loss vouchers for local groups.
Sensible Drinking
One unit is in about half a pint of normal strength beer, or two thirds of a small glass of wine, or one small pub measure of spirits.
Men should drink no more than 21 units of alcohol per week, no more than four units in any one day, and have at least two alcohol-free days a week.
Women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, no more than three units in any one day, and have at least two alcohol-free days a week. If you are concerned about your drinking come and see our nurses or doctors.
Carers
If you are a carer for a family member or friend please let us know so we can identify your role on your medical records. This will let us offer appropriate medical support when it is necessary.
Church Street Practice supports the Carers Oxfordshire Service and the South and Vale Carers Centre.
Carers Oxfordshire
This is a free service that offers information, advice and support to unpaid adult carers of adults in Oxfordshire.
Based on a partnership between Action for Carers Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire County Council, it has built up a national reputation for reaching and supporting carers in innovative ways.
By identifying carers much earlier in their caring lives and ensuring they are in contact with preventive services, the service aims to reduce the likelihood of crises and carer breakdown.
See the services, help and support they can offer here.
South and Vale Carers Centre
The South & Vale Carers Centre provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
They offer free confidential advice by telephone, or by pre-arranged appointments with an outreach worker at your home or at their Didcot office. Their services include expert help to claim disability and other benefits.
Young People
You may have questions about your health but are afraid to ask your parents or to see a doctor by yourself.
All our GPs and Nurses at Church Street are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about your body or health. Your consultation is confidential between you and who you see. The only reason we may have to consider passing on confidential information would be to protect you or someone else from serious harm. We would always try to discuss this with you first.
So if you have any concerns whether it is about acne, contraception, your mood or anything else, come and see us! Remember, no question is stupid if you are worried.
General Health Questions
This website has good general health information.
There is also Body Zone running at KA’s every Thursday lunchtime during term time at the West Site.
There’s a school nurse, CASH (contraception and sexual health) nurse, counsellor and youth worker available to talk to.
Have a look at the NHS health pages for boys and girls they are full of useful advice and help!
– Visit website (boys)
– Visit website (girls)
Mental Health
Are you suffering from stress, exam problems, eating disorders (anorexia or bulimia), loneliness or depression? The Practice may be a good place for you to get some help and all the Doctors and Practice Nurses are happy to see you with these sort of problems. If you want some more information about what may be worrying you have a look at this website.
Bullying
If you are being bullied try and talk to someone your parents, a teacher, youth worker or your doctor. Have a look at the national bullying website to see what help is available. If you don’t know where to turn call Childline 0800 1111 for help and advice.
Eating Disorders
If you would like to talk to someone about eating disorders come and have a chat to your doctor or ring the Eating Disorders Association Youthline on 0845 634 7650. Monday-Friday 10.30am – 6.30pm. For more information have a look at the B-eat Charity website.
Drugs and Alcohol
Talk to your Nurse or Doctor if you have concerns around smoking, drugs or alcohol. If you need help with stopping smoking please ask for an appointment with one of our trained smoking advisors. Remember everything you discuss is confidential. If you want more information or advice ring Frank on 0800 776 600 or look at the website to the left.
Sexual Health Oxfordshire
We have Nurses and Doctors available who are trained in contraception and sexual health. Have a read more about sexual health services in Oxfordshire by clicking on the link to the left.
You do not have to be over 16 to discuss sexual health, contraception or emergency contraception with a Doctor or Practice Nurse.
Free condoms are available from the Practice, Family Planning Clinic at The Health Centre, Thursday 5:30 pm – 8 pm. 01235 774555 (this number is only available during the clinic times) and Bodyzone at KAs.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception can be used up to 5 days after having unprotected sex but it is most effective the sooner it is taken. This can either be taken as a tablet or a coil can be inserted.
If you feel you may need emergency contraception – if you didn’t use any contraception or the condom burst, arrange to see a nurse or doctor as soon as possible. Ask the receptionist for an urgent appointment you do not need to say why!
Worried you might be pregnant? See a Doctor or Practice Nurse as soon as possible. They will help you to consider your options and offer help and advice whatever you decide to do.
For more information have a look at the Brook website: Visit website
Young Carers
We believe that children and young people should not have to do the same levels of caring as adults. Because of being a young carer, children and young people can miss out on school or time with friends, not get enough sleep and have a lot of worries.
If you are under 18 and caring for someone, it is important that you get the help and support you might need. Come and talk to your GP or Nurse at Church Street Practice or look at the Oxfordshire Carers website for more help and advice.
Learning Disabilities
People with learning disabilities need better help from doctors and others who look after our health.
To help you use our surgery, we at Church Street Practice promise to:
- be friendly and welcome you
- listen to you
- talk to you
- use words and pictures to help you understand
- make our leaflets and information easy to read
- give you enough time to say what you need
- meet with you at times which are good for you
We have annual health checks.
We can help you with your Health Action Plan.
You have your own named doctor who you can get to know.
We hope you will say that:
- My doctor gives me time to say what I need
- is friendly and listens
- knows I’m scared of needles
- talks to me
- explains about my tablets
- uses pictures to help me to understand
Further Information:
- If you want a Health Action Plan please come and see one of our nurses.
- If you want more easy to read health information