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People are being encouraged to  celebrate the NHS's 72nd birthday and thank key workers for their  support during the coronavirus pandemic with a nationwide clap next  month.

NHS England boss Sir Simon Stevens and the Archbishop of  Canterbury Justin Welby are among the influential figures supporting the  initiative.

The initiative would make 5 July an official day to pay tribute.

Clap for carers founder Annemarie Plas is also backing the campaign.

Ms Plas, who called fr the event t end in its 10th week  and be replaced by an annual event, said: "Now is the time to expand  this gratitude and acknowledge everyone who has and is still helping us  through this crisis.

"I hope we can make 5 July a day which unites us in a countrywide 'thank you'." 

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 BELOW LINK TO LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

BELOW LINK TO LATEST HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL ADVICE

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

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RESIDENTS URGED TO RETURN UNWANTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR REUSE contact 0300 100 0045 or enquiries@herefordshire.nrs-uk.net to arrange free collection.
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Mortimer Medical Practice PPG (Patient Participation Group) Lingen Parish, June update -   

1. Dr Gray is retiring on 30th June 2020 and Dr Kemp will become a partner on 1st July 2020.
    

2.  We are open for business but in a very different way:  

• ​All doctor and nurse appointments are triage or telephone and  then face to face appointments offered as necessary 
• Some appointments are now done via video link 
• Patients on regular medication who collect from chemists are encouraged to  use and advance ordering system (similar to that already used for those who collect from our dispensaries)  
• Time is allowed between all face to face appointments for cleaning rooms  
• Screens are being fitted in dispensary and reception areas
   

3.  Patients should be encouraged to contact us if they are concerned or have a new condition which may need investigation.  

MMP PPG REP. LINGEN

WELCOME NEWS - Kington Court Residential Care Home is looking into Video Visiting for residents which is great news.    wm 06/2020

Has your doctor or nurse said you are likely to have a COVID-19 infection? 

Or do you have these symptoms?

Continuous new or worsening cough

High temperature

And have had them for fewer than 15 days?

Are you aged 65 and above?

Or aged 50 to 64 with any of these illnesses?

High blood pressure and/ or heart disease

Diabetes not treated with insulin

Asthma or lung disease 

Stroke or neurological problems

Weakened immune system due to serious illness or medication (e.g. chemotherapy).

Liver disease

Then you could be eligible to join the PRINCIPLE trial and help the fight against COVID-19.

The PRINCIPLE trial aims to find treatments that reduce hospital admission and improve symptoms for people with COVID-19.

To find out more, please visit: www.principletrial.org

email: principle@phc.ox.ac.uk

Tel: 0800 138 0880

 I hope that most of you who have found yourself in need of some support have already managed to apply for assistance but to ensure that nobody falls through the net: if you are a small business requiring a grant please email smallbusinessgrants@herefordshire.gov.uk. 

If you are a voluntary organisation in need of a grant email dtristram@herefordshire.gov.uk or tel: 01432 260636 if you are a Social Enterprise email elaine.edwards@herefordshire.gov.uk or tel: 01432 383030.

If you are an individual or a family suffering from financial hardship at this time and a Council Tax deferment would help email benefits@herefordshire.gov.uk or tel: 01432 260000.

Finally if for some reason you are not aware of the volunteer support in your area please do not hesitate to contact me at carole.gandy@herefordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01568 780583 and I will happily put you in touch with someone. Similarly, if you have a problem not related to Covid19 which you wish to raise with me, please do not hesitate to contact me. Keep Safe Carole  Editied version wm 05/2020

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