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Common Conditions Room
Common Conditions Room
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Consult the Directory of Services to access the right help for your condition.
Get immediate help with minor illnesses and injuries:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Earache
- Flu
- Back Pain
- Sprains
- Burns and Scalds
- Viral Infection
- Cuts and Grazes
- Norovirus
- Hangover
- Child Health
Pharmacists can also advise on minor illnesses and injuries:
Alternatively you can visit our Minor Injury Clinic or the nearest Unit at:
Corby Community Hospital
Cottingham Road
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 2UR
Tel: Tel: 01536 202121
8.00am – 8.00pm
If you wish to get advice or see a Nurse or Doctor, please visit our Consulting Room.
Consulting room
Consulting room
How can we help you?
For Health reviews, including Asthma reviews and Smoking cessation please visit our Health Review and Assessment Clinic.
For advice on treating minor and common illnesses, please visit our Common Conditions Room or explore our Directory of Services.
Call 111
Self-Care and Wellbeing
Visit a Pharmacist
- No appointment necessary
- Many pharmacists have a confidential area
- Open till late and at weekends
Contact a Nurse
Contact a Clinician
Travel Room
Travel Room
How can we help you?
Vaccinations, medication and travel advice
Travel Assessment
We offer a full travel advice and immunisation service. If you are travelling abroad please complete and submit the travel form in plenty of time (at least 2 weeks) before your journey. You will be asked to check your blood pressure, height and weight when the appointment is booked. Find out more
Yellow Fever Vaccinations
We are now a centre for yellow fever vaccinations. You do not need to be a patient at Weavers Medical. Please ring the surgery on 01536 513494 and inform the care navigators that you need a yellow fever vaccination, you will need to fill out and bring the appropriate form below:
Do you need vaccinations?
Before you travel, it’s important to find out whether you will need vaccinations for the country you’re visiting. The following websites will help you.
Advice and help zone
Advice and help zone
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Understanding Pain - Video
The Pain Toolkit
The Pain Toolkit helps people all over the world self manage persistent pain.
The Pain Toolkit is for people who live with persistent pain and Healthcare teams who support them.
Website: Pain Toolkit
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) condition that can cause widespread pain and tenderness over much of the body. It’s quite common – up to 1 person in every 25 may be affected.
Website: Fibromyalgia
Asthma UK
Funding world-class research, we provide expert advice and support, and we campaign for change on the issues that affect people with asthma.
Website: www.asthma.org.uk
British Lung Foundation
Helpline, support groups, web community and easy-to-understand information offering vital hope and support.
Website: www.blf.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, we can help. Find out what to expect, get information, practical advice and support, hear from experts and read about other people’s experiences.
Website: Macmillan Information and Support
Telephone: 0808 808 0000
Cransley Hospice
We provide care for patients with a life-limiting illness who need the specialist help of hospice care.
This care takes in all aspects of the person i.e. physical and mental heath, spiritual and social care (holistic care) and is available in the hospice building (inpatient unit) and at home (whether this your own home, a care home etc.)
Website: Cransley Hospice
Cruse - Bereavement support
Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. For those who need help, Cruse offers free confidential support for adults and children, and this can be by telephone, email or face-to-face.
Website: Cruse
Telephone: freephone on 0808 808 1677
Child Bereavement
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Website: Child Bereavement
Telephone: 0800 02 888 40
Winston's Wish
We believe in a society in which every child can get the help they need when someone close to them dies. With the right support at the right time, a child can face the future with confidence and hope.
Website: Winston’s Wish
Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause.
Website: Compassionate Friends
Telephone: 0345 123 2304 Open every day from 10:00 – 16:00 and 19:00 – 22:00
Teamwork - Counselling Programme and other supports
Our team of counsellors, based at our three centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, work with and support individuals with a range of needs and challenges – offering people an opportunity to work towards achieving their own goals.
We are able to help people with a range of issues such as anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, mental health issues, work based stress and relationship issues.
Website – Teamwork
First for Wellbeing - Emotional Wellbeing
Our Emotional Wellbeing service helps people to manage mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, and provides support to help people live the best life they possibly can. We also offer a range of services, courses and workshops for people interested in learning more about, or improving, their everyday emotional wellbeing, whether this be stress management, dealing with grief or coping with big changes or life events.
Website: First for Wellbeing
Telephone: 0300 126 5000
Changing Minds - IAPT
In the Changing Minds IAPT Service, we help people aged 17 and half and over with mild to moderate depression and/or an anxiety disorder. We often work with carers and people with long-term conditions where anxiety and depression is the focus.
Website: IAPT
Telephone: 0300 999 1616 (9 to 5 weekdays)
Kettering Mind Wellbeing Groups
All the wellbeing groups at Kettering Mind support individual growth, development and desired outcomes, prevents relapse of health and wellbeing, promotes your sense of worth, achievement, purpose and belonging.
Website: www.ketteringmind.org.uk
Relationship Counselling
We provide a confidential counselling service offered by professionally trained relationship counsellors to people with relational problems or difficulties.
Website: Relate
Diabetes UK
Diabetes.co.uk is a community website focusing on providing a comprehensive, supportive and independent experience for visitors from across the world.
Website: www.diabetes.co.uk
Diabetes Wellness & Research Foundation
Aims to support people with diabetes, through the provision of information and guidance, while the researchers we fund continue to work towards finding a cure.
Website: www.dwrf.co.uk
Young Minds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
Website: Young Minds
Youth Work - Counselling for Adult and Young People
Youth Works offer a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services to meet the needs of children, young people and adults. We are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Based in Kettering
Website Youth Work
Ask Normen
Welcome to ASK NORMEN, the Northamptonshire Mental Health Gateway
This site is for everyone with an interest in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in Northamptonshire.
Website: ASK NORMEN
Crisis Response Team
Working with the East Midlands Ambulance Service, Northamptonshire Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Northamptonshire County Council; Olympus Care Services’ Crisis Response Team quickly responds to people who fall in their homes, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and providing short-term care.
Website: Crisis Response Team
Northamptonshire Carers Association
This is provided to help those who are acting as carers in Northamptonshire.
Telephone: 01933 677907
Website: www.northamptonshire-carers.org
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Age UK
Provides information and support as well as day centre actvities etc
Telephone:0800 169 6565 / 01604 611200
Alzheimers Society
Provides support for those living with dementia, and run local groups.
Telephone:0845 300 0336
Attendance Allowance
You can claim this if you need someone to help look after you (family/friend/carer). It is not means tested so you do not need to talk about your finances and it could be a great help financially.
Telephone: 0345 605 6055
Website: www.carersuk.org
Power of Attorney
This is a legal arrangement which gives someone else the right to make decisions if an individual is too unwell to do so (eg finances/social and health care). Forms can be downloaded via the link below or you can do this through a solicitor.
Website: www.gov.uk
Social Services
To see if you are eligible for help from social services, call the number below.
Telephone: 0300 1261000
Childhood Immunisations
The Nurses run a programme for childhood immunisations. You will be sent an appointment when your child is due their immunisation.
Childhood Wellbeing
Kettering Youth work offers a range of services and support to promote emotional wellbeing in children and young people aged 10 years to 18 years (or 25 years for clients with a disability).
Website – Kettering Youth
Young Minds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
Website: Young Minds
Ask Normen
Welcome to ASK NORMEN, the Northamptonshire Mental Health Gateway
This site is for everyone with an interest in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in Northamptonshire.
Website: ASK NORMEN
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Download from: www.nhs.uk
Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk
First for Wellbeing
A social wellbeing service designed to work with people on an individual basis, assessing social interests and goals and linking people with meaningful connections and activities.
Telephone: 0300 126 5000
Website: www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk
Kettering Mind Wellbeing Groups
All the wellbeing groups at Kettering Mind support individual growth, development and desired outcomes, prevents relapse of health and wellbeing, promotes your sense of worth, achievement, purpose and belonging.
Website: www.ketteringmind.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Benefits advice, financial worries, debt information, housing issues and more.
Telephone: 0344 4889629
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Youth Work - Counselling for Adult and Young People
Youth Works offer a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services to meet the needs of children, young people and adults. We are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Based in Kettering
Website Youth Work
Teamwork - Counselling Programme and other supports
Our team of counsellors, based at our three centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, work with and support individuals with a range of needs and challenges – offering people an opportunity to work towards achieving their own goals.
We are able to help people with a range of issues such as anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, mental health issues, work based stress and relationship issues.
Website – Teamwork
Changing Minds IAPT
The service offers a number of different interventions including; talking therapies, workshops, online programmes, peer support and webinars for people who suffer from mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in Northamptonshire.
Telephone: 0300 999 1616 (9 to 5 weekdays)
Website: IAPT
Positive Mental Training
A charity dedicated to promoting skills training for positive mental health, to enhance everyday wellbeing, increase resilience to, and recovery from, mental health difficulties. We can all learn how to do this by using simple exercises such as breath control and sports mind training techniques.
Website: Positive Mental Training
If you are interested, please contact the practice for FREE log-in details (or submit online request)
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Ask Normen
Welcome to ASK NORMEN, the Northamptonshire Mental Health Gateway
This site is for everyone with an interest in the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in Northamptonshire.
Website: ASK NORMEN
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Domestic Abuse Advice
Domestic Abuse Advisors are now available in our practice. For more information speak to a member of staff.
NDAS
NDAS can help. Call the 24/7 advice line free.
Telephone: 0300 0120154
Sunflower Centre - Kettering
The Sunflower Centre offers help and advice for victims of domestic violence, and runs groups for children who have experienced domestic violence
For appointments at Kettering Borough Council offices call 01604 888211
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis
A rape crisis centre that provides a safe women only space for women and girls. They are also a rape crisis centre that is able to provide support to men and boys.
It doesn’t matter if you were assaulted last night or abused fifty years ago, we exist to support you through the recovery process – from helping you if you’re in crisis, to providing long-term counselling to help you move on.
Website: Northamptonshire Rape Crisis
Telephone: 03002225930
First for Wellbeing
First for Wellbeing offers information and advice to help people in Northamptonshire change their relationship with alcohol.
Website: www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk
Substance to Solution - Northamptonshire
Substance to Solution is available to provide support for adults (over 18) with substance misuse issues within the Northamptonshire area. Clients can self-refer by walking in through the front door to be assessed by an open access worker.
Website: S2S
Address:
20 Carrington Street
Kettering
NN16 0BY
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 917 7650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App
Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Days Off - Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0800 169 2081
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Dementia
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Exercise and Keep Fit - Age UK
The Lifetime Project is run by Kate Kingston and she aims to facilitate and organise courses and activities of interest to the over 55s.
Website: Activities day-by-day
Health Unlocked
The social network for health, better information and support from those who understand.
Website: healthunlocked.com
NHS Health Checks
You may have been sent an appointment for a health check. Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes or kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family.
Have your free NHS Health Check and you will be better prepared for the future and be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health.
Learning Disabilities Health Checks
All patients with learning disabilities are invited for a yearly health check. At this appointment the nurse will take the patients blood pressure, height and weight. She will also ask you some questions about the patient’s general health and wellbeing.
Health Zone - Self-Monitoring
Measuring your Blood Pressure, Height, Weight and BMI. Find out more
British Heart Foundation
The nation’s heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research.
Website: www.bhf.org.uk
Antenatal Care
Our Practice Midwives are able to offer patients all aspects of maternity care, but GPs are also available to see you during normal surgery consultations.
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Family Planning and Contraception
We have two weekly Family Planning Clinics for IUD/IUS and Implant fitting and removal. These clinics are run by Sister Julie Searle.
We also have appointments throughout the week for other contraception and Family Planning services.
Make an appointment: 01536 513494
Emergency Contraception
Local pharmacies signed up to deliver Emergency Hormonal Contraception.
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Sexual Health Help Line
The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice.
Telephone: 0845 122 8690
Family Planning Association
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 0300 123 7123
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
First for Wellbeing
The service offers a range of free stop smoking clinics and services, open to anyone in the county who is willing to stop smoking. The clinics are run by professional advisors and specialists, and can be offered on a one-to-one basis if needed.
Telephone: 0300 126 5700
Website: www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk
NHS Smokefree - Mobile App
The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Physical Activity
If your GP has suggested you increase your amount of exercise please follow these links for suggested guidelines.
First for Wellbeing
This service offers personalised weight management programmes designed to suit your lifestyle and needs. More than dieting and exercise, providing you with the tools, encouragement and specialist advice to take charge of your life and makes real changes for good.
Telephone: 0300 126 5000
Website: www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
One You Active 10 Walking Tracker
The app is designed to quickly and simply help you do more brisk walking in bursts of ten minutes, known as Active 10s. It tracks all your walking and rewards your progress.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App
The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Easy Meals - Mobile App
The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Here we can help you monitor your condition
Clinics available at the practice
More than one condition?
Health Reviews
Prescriptions and medicines centre
Prescriptions and medicines centre
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Prescriptions
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