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Full–time information service following ReachOut pilot
Edited by Nick Adams: A local ‘ReachOut’ initiative started in Tendring, Essex, to help people tackle poverty and improve health will be extended into a full–time service following the success of the local project.
Partners in the pilot included the local Citizens Advice Bureau [CAB] and NHS North East Essex, amongst others. The partnership has committed to expand the service in the Tendring area with the aim to engage with over 800 clients in the next six months.
Members of the CAB knocked–on doors in two areas chosen for their high levels of deprivation, Pier Ward and Jaywick, and offered to provide information and advice to people on a wide–range of issues.
Debbie Healy, ReachOut project manager at NHS North East Essex explained: “Feedback from the pilot was very encouraging. The service helps people to get better access, for example, to benefits, health and housing services. The reason that NHS North East Essex, Essex County Council and the Interaction Partnership are involved is that there is strong evidence that by addressing wider influences on health, such as low income, poor housing, low education, training or employment opportunities, we can produce real, positive benefits to the overall health of the community.
“The Tendring ReachOut pilot project demonstrated that early intervention and prevention initiatives can be welcomed and embraced by the local community, helping to reduce stress and improve peoples overall quality of life. The service represents excellent value–for–money and there is overwhelming evidence of need for the continuation of the service.”
Visit NHS North East Essex online at: www.northeastpct.nhs.uk.
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Independent living display, 20 October, Braintree
Edited by Jane Hill: Central Essex Community Services with Essex County Council are hosting an open day to raise awareness of a free alarm unit for the elderly, which will be available on a 12–month free trial to all Essex residents who are 85 and above, provided by the Essex County Council.
The Essex Home Safety Service provides 24–hour protection from fire, flood, bogus callers and gas leaks through a range of non–intrusive telecare sensors. Should a telecare sensor be activated, an alert is sent to the monitoring centre where trained advisers take the most appropriate action, whether it be contacting a family member, neighbour, doctor, Carecall mobile co–ordinator, or the emergency services.
For example, in mid Essex, Carecall, as part of the Central Essex Community Services has enabled 1,550 people to live safely and independently at home. Some of the valuable safety work covered by Carecall is that help is sent to, on average, 60 people who have fallen in their own home every month, and they got the help they needed by pressing the alarm.
There will be a series of organised talks and demonstrations for the public, including healthcare professionals, in October and November.
The next event is 20 October in Braintree, Art Gallery, Town Hall, Market Square. Visitors can drop–in anytime between 10am and 7pm.
All visitors will take away a free gift bag that includes a voucher to claim a free trial.
Visit NHS Mid Essex online at: www.midessex.nhs.uk.
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Cornerstone in Sir Isaac’s Walk, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Edited by Andy Porter: On Saturday 12 September, shoppers in Colchester can take advantage of a free health check by NHS staff at Cornerstone in Sir Isaac’s Walk, with particular emphasis on blood pressure monitoring.
The health check is normally available during the week, but NHS health promotion co–ordinator, Chris Lawrence, said the Saturday event is aimed at people who are normally at work during the week.
“We will be offering a range of health checks including blood pressure, BMI [body mass index] and a simple diabetes indicative pin–prick blood test, but the emphasis is very much on checking people’s blood pressure,” said Chris.
People can call in to Cornerstone between 10.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday 12 September to have their free health check. Telephone for an appointment on: 01206 574256 or just ‘drop–in’. Everyone who has a health check will receive a free pedometer.
According to NHS North East Essex, high blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease and strokes, but it also causes kidney disease some types of dementia and eye problems. It can also cause specific problems for men and women – erectile dysfunction and problems in pregnancy.
For further information visit the trust’s website at: www.northeastessex.nhs.uk.
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Free fitness checks and advice for active lifestyles
Edited by Jane Hill: A health project called ‘Own Goals’ which aims to help people in Basildon lead more active lifestyles will be launched by the district council, at the Towngate Theatre, St Martin's Square, on Monday 14 September 2009, at 7pm.
Basildon Council has announced that the project, which will run for three months until Monday 14 December 2009, will offer local attendees advice and free health summary checks, such as:
- a body mass index measurement,
- blood pressure and cholesterol health checks,
- and a personal ‘health wheel’ with the support of a healthy lifestyle coach.
Also, for course participants, there will be an experienced personal coach available who will give a presentation on techniques that can help people become healthier.
In addition, health and fitness advisers will be on–hand to answer questions and give advice on a range of activities and programmes that will help individuals reach their Own Goals.
People who wish to take part in the project can confirm their interest at the launch event in September. Alternatively, individuals can email: richard.meggison@basildon.gov.uk with their name, their postcode, date–of–birth and telephone number [mobile or home].For further information visit Basildon District Council website: www.basildon.gov.uk.
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NHS North East Essex offers help, support and advice
Edited by Andy Porter: A Great Clacton husband and wife who between them had smoked for nearly 100 years, have quit and are now helping others kick–the–habit.
Fifty–five-year-old John Wombwell had smoked since he was 14 while his wife, 67–year-old Carol, also picked up the habit in her teenage years.
But now, thanks to the help of the Colchester and Tendring NHS Stop Smoking Service, both have joined the ranks of the area’s non–smokers – and they are doing their bit to help others at the weekly stop smoking sessions at Clacton Town Hall on Saturdays.
John said: “I was on about 40 roll–ups a day. I had tried to stop about five years ago using nicotine patches but it didn’t work for me. About a year ago, I retired to care for my wife who is in a wheelchair. I started getting pains in my chest and tests showed I had angina. Naturally, I was told to stop smoking and this time I was prescribed Champix tablets. Within two weeks, I had stopped.
“I went along to the sessions at Clacton Town Hall and have carried on visiting the sessions ever since. Carol has since also stopped by using Champix and we both feel so much better for it.
“We talk to people who call in at the Town Hall sessions and tell them our story and generally offer what support we can. My message to people wanting to quit is never give up trying. There is so much more support available now.”
The Colchester and Tendring NHS Stop Smoking Service, provided by NHS North East Essex, has exceeded its Government–set target to help people stop smoking for the sixth successive year.
According to the trust, the service is free–of–charge, except for people who have to pay for their own prescriptions but even in these cases nicotine replacement therapy is significantly cheaper through prescriptions than buying it at a high street chemist.
The Colchester and Tendring NHS Stop Smoking Service is a free NHS service that offers practical help, support and advice for local people who want to stop smoking. Telephone free on: 0800 7312656. Email: stopsmoking@northeastessex.nhs.uk.
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