healthy times issue 5

Leading Leicestershire and Rutland to become the healthiest place in the UK

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Healthy TimesSummer 10 Issue 5 Members’ newsletter

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Dear Members,

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We’re delighted to announce thatour ‘be healthy, be heard’membership scheme has now beenin existence for more than a year,making this the second summeredition of Healthy Times.

We would like to take this opportunity tothank all of our 9,026 members for yoursupport over the past 12 months. Youreally are making a difference.

You have fed back to us in your thousandson health topics as varied as dental health,care plans for long-term conditions,maternity and neonatal services, urgentcare, heart and stroke services and more.Find out more about how your feedback ishelping to shape our services on page 11.

We hope that you feel healthier andbetter informed since becoming amember and we would be delighted tohear from you about how being amember has had a positive influence onyour life. Please write in and let us know –we’d also appreciate hearing about anyideas you may have or topics you’d like usto cover in the magazine.

Turn to pages eight and nine for oursummer health special for tips on safesunbathing and managing hay fever. And,if you’re jetting off to Europe for yoursummer holiday, make sure you pack yourEuropean Health Insurance Card.

We’re also pleased to announce thewinners of our two competitions; welldone to Mrs S Popat the winner of lastissue’s wordsearch competition andcongratulations to Mrs Helen Barratt, whowon our ‘Create a healthy garden space’competition – find out more on page six.We also have more exciting competitionsfor you in this issue – check out pagesfour, 10 and 12 for your chance to win.

We are also delighted to welcome newmember and local swimming star SophieSmith. Read all about Sophie’s hopes forthe Olympics and her suggestions on howto exercise and keep healthy, on page three.

Do keep ‘tweeting’ by visitinghttp://twitter.com/NHSLCR and keepup to date in between editions ofHealthy Times by visiting our website atwww.lcr.nhs.uk

I hope you enjoy this edition of HealthyTimes and I hope to see many of you atour forthcoming events – have a look at‘Dates for your diary’ on page five.

Wishing you a very healthy andhappy summer.

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Produced by NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’s communication and engagement team, [email protected] telephone 0116 295 5866

Contents

Welcome to the summer issue

Sophie’s Olympicdream

Future-proof your bones

Dates for your diary

News in brief

Summer health special

Leicestershire andRutland sport

Be heard – yourfeedback

Wordsearchcompetition

LINks update

Access for all

Our contact details

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We’re delighted to welcome Sophie Smith, localswimming star, as our newest 'be healthy, beheard' member. Fifteen year old Sophie, won thisyear’s 'Leicester Mercury Young Sportswoman ofthe Year' Award, and tells us about how shekeeps healthy, and her preparations for the2012 Olympics.

Q. When did you first become interested in swimming?

A. At primary school. I started doing lessons and wasthen invited to join the Hinckley swimming club.From there, I progressed to the City of LeicesterSwimming Club.

Q. How often do you train?

A. I swim for about 15 hours each week, for 50 weeksof the year. I do two sessions a week before schoolwhich means I have to wake up at 4.45am and fiveevening sessions from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Q. How do you keep motivated?

A. I do get really tired, but my ambition to succeeddrives me and keeps me going.

Q. What do you eat to keep you healthy?

A. I eat a lot of fruit. I burn a lot of calories duringtraining so I make sure I eat carbohydratesthroughout the day to keep my energy levels up. Ialso eat high protein meals after training to help mymuscles to recover and protein milkshakes.

A typical breakfast for me is shredded wheat beforeand after my morning session, and when I get toschool I normally eat an orange and some toast.

At lunch I often have pasta followed by a banana, andI tend to eat pasta for my main evening meal as well.If I fancy a snack during the day I’ll choose a cereal bar.

Q. How would you encourage others to be moreactive and get fit?

A. Swimming is great exercise for people of all ages, butif you go to your local leisure centre you will find lotsof local clubs and different ways to get involved inphysical activity.

Q. What does the prospect of going to theOlympics mean to you?

A. I’m currently training for the 2012 and 2016Olympics and the prospect of going meanseverything to me – it’s the pinnacle of any athlete’scareer and would be one of the greatest experiencesof my life if I made it.

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National Osteoporosis Month If you want to protect your bones in the future,regular exercise and a healthy diet are importantnow. Taking regular exercise and adopting ahealthy lifestyle can delay the possible onset ofosteoporosis and slow the rate at which bonesbecome more fragile.

Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become thin andweak, affects around three million people in the UKand is responsible for 230,000 fractures every year –most commonly resulting in broken wrists, hips andspinal bones.

The condition happens more commonly in old age, asthe body becomes less able to replace worn out boneand is more susceptible to fractures. Women have a

greater risk of osteoporosisas changes in hormonelevels can affect bonestrength, with falling levels of oestrogen afterthe menopause causing bones to thin quickly.

Exercises which can help to improve bone densityinclude weight bearing ones for your legs and feet –such as running, dancing and aerobics – andresistance work – like press-ups, weight lifting orusing weight equipment at the gym.

Also limiting how much you drink, giving up smoking,remaining at a healthy weight and getting plenty ofcalcium will all help.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis

Future-proof your bones


NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland,Leicestershire County Council andAge Concern Leicester Shire &Rutland have been working togetherto improve access to services forolder people. These services couldbe offered via the internet ortelephone or coming in to see us. Itis very important that everyone

knows where to go to get help forolder members of their family, theirfriends and neighbours.

We call this ‘Access to services for olderpeople’ but this is rather a mouthful. So now

it’s over to you! We are inviting creative, innovativepeople to come up with a name that people of allages, from all walks of life will associate with ‘a placeto find services that help older people’.

The winner will win a Nintendo Wii-Fit, a great wayfor all ages to have fun and get active. Be healthy, beheard and create an exciting new name to help us allto recognise where to find services for older people.

Please send all entries to:Win a Nintendo Wii-FitNHS Leicestershire County and Rutland membershipFreepost AdmailADM4149LoughboroughLE11 1YW

The closing date for entries is 21 June 2010. Thewinner will be chosen by our judging panel and theirdecision is final. No cash alternative will be offered.

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Are your child’s immunisations up to date?

Immunising your child against preventable diseases isone of the most important things you can do for them.When they are babies and young children, they arevulnerable to diseases that have almost disappeared inthe UK due to the immunisation programme.

To ensure your child receives the best protection, theymust receive the full course of immunisations.

You might think that missing one will not do any harmbut this is not the case. Doses are carefully measured andif your child does not receive all of them they will not beable to fight diseases if they come into contact with them.

Your baby or child may haveside effects such as a sorearm, irritability or a slighttemperature after beingimmunised. These soondisappear and are minorcompared to some of thediseases being prevented.

For more information, ask your health visitor, yourpractice nurse, or visit the immunisation web site at www.immunisation.nhs.ukFor a more detailed chart visit www.lcr.nhs.uk

Immunise your child

Dates for your diaryEvent Date Time VenueCommunity medicine for membersOur community medicine for members events bring our experts to your doorstep and cover avariety of different health topics.

Dental health event Thursday 22 July 2010 6.30pm to 8.30pm Marlene Reid Centre, 85 BelvoirRoad, Coalville, LE67 3PH

Mental health event Thursday 2pm to 4pm Parklands Leisure Centrefor older people, patients 23 September 2010 Wigston Road, Oadby, LE2 5JJand carers

General eventsWe'll also be at the following community events offering help and advice on healthy living.

De-stress and chillout day - Sunday 20 June 2010 10am to 5pm Whetstone Pastures Farm, Leicestershire Food Links Whetstone Gorse Lane,

Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6NB

Melton County Fayre Sunday 27 June 2010 10am to 5pm Town Estates Park, MeltonMowbray, LE13 0PT

Fruity Frolics Event Saturday 24 July 2010 9am to 1pm Blaby Social Centre, LeicesterRoad, Blaby, LE8 4GQ

Barwell Carnival Saturday 21 August 2010 12pm to 5pm School field of Barwell C of EJunior School, High Street,Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8DS

Maples health awareness day Saturday 11 September 2010 11am - 3pm Maples Family Medical Practice, 35 Hill Street, Hinckley, LE10 1DS

For more information about any of our events contact Sabina Esat, membership officer on, 0116 295 5866 oremail [email protected]



People living in Market Harborough gave theirviews on local hospital services, as the board ofNHS Leicestershire County and Rutlandexplained how it intends to try and securethird-party finance from a developer in order toboost services on the St Luke’s site.

More than 100 members of the public attended May’strust board meeting, which was held in MarketHarborough, where they heard that the PCT wants tosecure interest from a third-party developer andconsolidate community, mental health and primary careservices on the St Luke’s site within a new-build facilitycosting around £7.1 million.

This would create an integrated primary care andcommunity hospital hub at St Luke’s, offering moreclinical care closer to home, as well as the opportunity torelease funds from the sale of the district hospital site.However, it would also depend upon ensuring thatsignificantly more people use St Luke’s than currently.

The meeting was told that due to the current financialclimate, there was not enough NHS capital fundingavailable for NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland topay for the scheme.

Karl Simkins, NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’sdirector of finance, said: “Current indications suggestthat there are developers who would be interested inproviding finance at an acceptable cost.

“The trust must demonstrate that this deal would deliverbetter value for money than an NHS-funded solutionand a formal tender and negotiation period would berequired which would take around eight to 12 months.

“If third party finance is not available then the twohospitals in Market Harborough will be maintained toensure they are fit for 21st century care.”

Currently a £2.3m endoscopy and treatment unit isbeing developed on the St Luke’s site and the trustexpects the building to be handed over later thissummer. The unit will enable local people to undergodiagnostic tests and minor procedures closer to home.

And the winners are…

News in briefMarket Harborough

Well done also to MrsHelen Barratt fromAshby De La Zouchwhose entry for the‘Creating a healthygarden space’competition has beenchosen by our judges.Mrs Barratt wins the £250 ofgoods donated by Jewson’sof Loughborough, which willgo towards creating a

fabulous outdoor space for her family who’ve beenthrough some difficult challenges over the last fewmonths. We’ll report back on the progress of her newgarden in the next issue and find out how it is making adifference to the Barratt family’s life. Mrs Barratt ispictured above with Simon Hall, branch manager atJewson’s Loughborough.

Congratulations to Mrs S Popat from Syston,the winner of our five-a-day wordsearchcompetition in the last issue of Healthy Times.Mrs Popat is the proud winner of a fantasticMoulinex juicer, and is pictured above beingpresented with her prize by Andrea Clark, head ofengagement and involvement.



Thanks to all of you who attended our healthawareness talk at John Storer House inLoughborough on 25 March 2010.

Specialist talks gave members an overview on diabetesand how it can affect the eyes, emphasising theimportance of retinal screening. Advice was also givenon ways to stop smoking.

Dr Tim Davies, a consultant in public health, and Mr Shockat Patel, optometrist, were on hand toanswer questions and provide information to our

members. “It’s great to educate people on simplethings they can do that will make a big difference totheir health.” said Mr Patel.

You can download a podcast of the event from ourwebsite at www.lcr.nhs.uk

Households acrossLeicestershirecounty andRutland will begetting a handyguide poppedthrough theirletterboxes inthe comingweeks. Ouryearly Your guideto local healthservices, givesdetails of where to findlocal GPs, dentists, pharmacists, opticiansand hospitals, along with useful health advice.

The guide is also available to download from our website at www.lcr.nhs.uk/_Newsevents-Publications-2010.aspx

A new healthcare centre providing urgent careand family doctor services for people in SouthLeicestershire opened its doors to patients onMonday 29 March. The Oadby and Wigston Walk-InMedical Centre is based in The Parade, Oadby and offers awide range of services, including:

l GP-led walk-in service available to all patients from8am to 8pm, 365 days a year, which will providebookable and walk-in urgent care appointments forregistered and unregistered patients from acrossLeicestershire and Rutland

l A GP practice where patients can register with adoctor at the centre

l Health promotion and disease prevention screeningand advice

Rosemary Stuckey, director of primary care at NHSLeicestershire County and Rutland, said: “This really isgood news for people in South Leicestershire. The centrewill greatly improve access to urgent care throughout theday and also at evenings and weekends, which isparticularly important for this area.

You can contact the centre on 0116 271 1360.

Members get expert advice

Oadby and Wigston 8-8 centre opens

Your guide to local healthservices


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Summer sun safetyWith the arrival of summer and the sun turningup its heat, now is the time to make sure you are protecting yourself and your family againstskin cancer.

At NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland we’reurging everyone to be SunSmart this year:

pend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm

ake sure you never burn

im to cover up with a T-shirt, sunglasses and hat

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hen use a high factor sunscreen

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UKand is caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV)rays which penetrate deep into the skin and damage cells,which are then at risk of becoming cancerous. You can’tfeel UV rays damaging your skin, and it happens evenwhen the sun doesn’t feel hot, so it is important to takeextra care when exposing your skin in the summer.

Find out more about skin cancer, including a useful selfassessment tool at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer-of-the-skin

Over 2,000 deaths happen each year in the UK as aresult of skin cancer, and getting sunburn as a childcan increase your risk of developing skin cancer laterin life – which is why it is always important to protectyour skin in childhood and beyond.

People at risk include:l those with fair skin that burns in strong sun l people with red or fair hair l anyone with a lot of moles or freckles l those with a personal or family history of skin cancerl people who have already had sunburn, especially

when young

What to do if you do get sunburnt:l cool your skin down by dabbing it with a cool, wet

towel, or if particularly bad try a quick cold showerl drink plenty of fluids to keep hydratedl apply calamine or after-sun lotionl adults can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to help

relieve pain and reduce swellingl stay out of the sun until the sunburn has healedl watch out for heat exhaustion or heatstroke –

symptoms include headaches, dizziness, feeling orbeing sick, muscle weakness or cramps, tiredness and a high temperature

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If you’re preparing to jet off to Europe this summer,remember to make sure you pack your European HealthInsurance Card (EHIC). The free card offers travellers accessto reduced cost medical treatment and can prevent EUcitizens who are visiting Europe from being hit with a largemedical bill.

If you already have an EHIC card, make sure it is still in date,and remember that the card is not a substitute for travelinsurance. The card is valid for up to five years and you can

apply for a new one up to six months before the expiry date.

You can apply for an EHIC card for yourself or on behalf oryour partner and children and will need to supply details ofyour NHS or National Insurance numbers, as well aspersonal details for each applicant.

Applications can be made online by visitingwww.ehic.org.uk or by calling 0845 606 2030 orpicking up a form available at some post offices.

Your pharmacist could help with hay fever symptoms

Remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

Summer can spell misery for anyone with hayfever, but you could find relief is available justby visiting your local pharmacist.

Kim Dunn, head of pharmacy and service development atNHS Leicestershire County and Rutland, said: “With thepollen season lasting from March to October it can seemthat there is little respite for hay fever sufferers – withrunny eyes, sleepless nights, bunged up noses andheadaches all common side effects.

“Symptoms are worse on hot, sunny days. Pollen isreleased in the morning and, as the air warms up, it getscarried up into the air, coming back down in the eveningas the air cools.

“Many hay fever sufferers can really struggle when pollenlevels are high, but your local pharmacist could help youto find something which will alleviate your symptoms andmake it easier to cope.”

Over-the-counter remedies include antihistamines whichblock the action of the chemical histamine, which is releasedafter the body is exposed to pollen and causes sneezes anditchy, watery eyes. Steroid nasal sprays are also an effectiveway of treating blocked noses caused by hay fever, but cantake several days to act and need to be taken continually forseveral weeks as their effect builds up over time.

Try these tips to reduce your contact with pollen:l keep windows closed at night to stop pollen getting inl wear wrap-around sunglasses to protect your eyesl smear petroleum jelly around the inside of your nose

to trap pollen and stop it being inhaledl wash your hair, hands and face after being outside

and change your clothesl try not to dry your clothes outdoorsl keep car windows shut when drivingl avoid mowing the grass or working in the garden

and stay away from large grassy areas



Get active with Leicester-Shire& Rutland sportStriving to make Leicestershire, Leicester andRutland the most sporting and physically activeplace in England by 2025, Leicester-Shire &Rutland Sport are working to encourage adults(16+) to take part in more physical activity tobenefit their health.

The 'Active Together' programme has physical activitydevelopment officers across Leicestershire to help youbecome more active. Each district has a tailoredprogramme of activities for adults with activities such as:

l buggy-fit – for mums and babies l belly dancing – an exotic cardiovascular workoutl walking for health – for people of all ages and

fitness levels l body combat – an energetic programme inspired

by martial artsl running – run at your own pace in a fun and safe

environmentl seated exercise – chair-based exercises ideal for

maintaining or promoting independence andmobility in older people

For more information visit www.lrsport.org.uk/activeor contact Andrew Watson on 01509 564872

Leicestershire Walking Week 4-12 September 2010Everyone can look forward to getting healthy,having some fun and meeting new people byputting their best foot forward duringLeicestershire Walking Week.

Over 1000 people participated in walks during the2009 ‘Walking Week’. The 79 walks on offerincluded; strolls for parents with pushchairs, walksfor anyone interested in ghosts, history, or pubs,and various country rambles.

For more information visitwww.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek

For your chance to win a rucksack full of walkinggoodies courtesy of Blacks of Leicester, send in acaption for this photo. Entries will be judged onhumour and originality. The closing date is 12September 2010.

Send your caption to:Andrew WatsonLeicestershire Walking Week caption competitionLeicester-Shire & Rutland SportSportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, LoughboroughLeicestershire, LE11 3QF

Or email: [email protected]

This competition is open to Leicestershire county andRutland residents aged 18 years and over and entriesmust be received by 12 September 2010. The winnerwill be chosen by our judging panel and their decisionis final. No cash alternative will be offered.

Leicestershire Walking Week caption competition



Be heard – your feedbackThe engagement team has been very busygetting feedback from our members and thepublic on a variety of topics over the last fewmonths. This feedback is vital in helping us toplan services and we welcome your views. Hereis an update on how you are helping us to shapethe services we provide.

Personalised care plansPatients with long-term health conditions, carers,friends and family have all had their say on how careplans should be delivered in the future. During Marchthis year we invited everyone with an interest inmanaging long-term conditions to fill in aquestionnaire. The aim was to put together a careplan to help patients manage their condition day today, giving them information and support at the righttime and helping them to achieve personal goals.

The online survey was completed by 142 people, withthe majority (45 per cent) saying it should be called apersonalised care plan.

When asked how the care plan should be puttogether, 34 per cent said a booklet versioncompleted in partnership with a healthcareprofessional, with 27 per cent opting for an electronicversion and 27 per cent asking for a computer print-out version after talks with healthcare staff.

Useful contacts and information on conditions andsymptoms were selected as the most popular items tobe included in a personalised care plan. You can readthe full results on our website at www.lcr.nhs.uk

Dental access questionnaireIt’s check-up time on how easy it is to access anNHS dentist, as we ask people to take part in aquestionnaire and help shape the future of NHSdental services.

We’re committed to making sure that everyone whowants to access NHS dental services is able to by March2011 and have invested considerable funding to ensurethere is good access to services across Leicestershirecounty and Rutland.

Nationally, research shows that members of the publicthink they may struggle to access an NHS dentist, which iswhy we want to make sure that people understand howthey can access the dental services available to them.

The local questionnaire asks when people last tried to getan NHS dental appointment, what type of appointment itwas, and if someone hasn't tried to see a dentist in thelast two years, the reasons why they haven't. We are alsokeen to find out which days and at which times peoplewould most like to use NHS dental services, if they areexperiencing any barriers to accessing services, and howlong patients with good oral health would be prepared towait for check-ups.

The closing date for returning the questionnaire is 31 July2010 and it can be found at:www.lcr.nhs.uk/_Gettinginvolved-Consultationsandquestionnaires-2010-NHSdentistry.aspx

To find an NHS dentist in your area call 01509 567757 oremail [email protected]

Urgent care servicesFollowing engagement earlier in the year onurgent care services we are still hoping to go outto public consultation later in the year.



Send your completed entry with your name,address and a contact telephone number (so thatwe can get in touch with you easily) to:

NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland Membership, Admail ADM4149, Loughborough, LE11 1YW

Closing date for entries is 31 July 2010The first correct entry randomly drawn on 31 July willreceive the prize. * No cash alternative will be offered

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The national Change4Life campaign encourages us to bemore active and lead a healthier lifestyle. As well as beinggood for your health, exercise is fun and makes you feelgood, so try and introduce more physical activity into yourlife – you’ll be amazed at the results.

Introduce some simple changes into your daily routine likewalking up the stairs or getting off the bus a stop early. Formore useful hints and tips on getting active, and to findout what activities are available in your local area, visit:www.nhs.uk/Change4life

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Leicestershire LINk – working with youWe are delighted to welcome lots of newmembers to the Leicestershire Local InvolvementNetwork (LINk) following responses to a recentjoint ‘be healthy, be heard’ letter. By joining theLINk you really can help improve both health andsocial care provision in Leicestershire county, andinfluence how services are run.

It’s easy to get involved and to have your say. Thereare various groups you can join focusing on topicssuch as carers, mental health services, adult socialcare services, and young people’s health. There isalso the option to start your own group with thehelp of the LINk if you feel strongly about a servicewhere you have been affected.

In early July, the LINk will be holding an eventfocusing on services for people with neurologicalconditions, which include multiple sclerosis, epilepsy,Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease andlesser known conditions such as progressivesupranuclear palsy and fibromyalgia. Theseconditions affect significant numbers of people butthey often have a low profile in terms of serviceprovision. We will be inviting a range of healthspeakers and there will be information about servicesand opportunities to put questions to senior NHSstaff. We will send out more information once thedate and venue are confirmed.

To find out more about Leicestershire LINk activities,how you can be involved, or if you have any issuesyou want to let us know about, please contact us on0116 229 3103 or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rutland LINk– your feedbackmakes a difference“Give your GP surgery feedback if you want to suggestways to improve the services they provide or the care youhad in hospital. It’s only if people give that feedback thatthings can be improved,” said Rutland GP Dr Sue Selmeswhen she spoke to members of Rutland LocalInvolvement Network (LINk) in May.

Dr Selmes chairs the Rutland Medical Group, theconsortium through which Rutland GPs work together.She was invited to talk to LINk members about howurgent care and minor injuries services are delivered inRutland and how GPs view proposed changes. Dr Selmesencouraged the LINk to collate the views of the localcommunity on the issues.

After the meeting Rutland LINk chair RosemarieWhittaker said: “Dr Selmes gave us a valuable andhonest insight into the practical issues which GPs and thePCT face on urgent care and out of hours issues. Usingour networks, we can now build a broader picture ofhow local people feel about these services.”

Rutland LINk now has 120 members, many of themactive in exploring health and social care issues. The100th member, June Hawkins, was presented with a firstaid kit at an informal LINk get-together in April.

For more information about Rutland LINk visitwww.rutlandlink.org.uk or call Rosemarie Whittakeron 01572 755525.

LINks update



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