Sutton CCG and GP Practices are working together to recruit teams, colleagues and groups from across general practice, pharmacy, public health, social services, community services, acute trust, schools and colleges and the voluntary sector to provide pro-active health education. Topics will include:
- Living with Diabetes
- Living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Looking after an unwell child
- Managing your health after 75
Sessions will take place on a monthly basis in community venues, lasting approximately two hours. Session will include short talks and information stalls in market place style. Stands will be manned by local professionals who are able to inform and support patients, carers and their families.
Patients needing extra support, or are at risk of, will be identified by GP Practices and invited to attend sessions. They will be encouraged to bring family, friends or carers who support them. Planned sessions include:
Managing Your Health 75+
23 March 2016, 10.00-12.00 SCILL, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton
22 July 2016, 10.00-12.00 Trinity Centre at Holy Trinity Church, Wallington
Looking After an Unwell Child
28 April 2016, 9.00-11.00 Phoenix Centre, Mollison Drive, Wallington
21 August 2016, 1.00 to 3.00 Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshaton
Living with COPD
18 May 2016, 2.00 to 4.00 David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Rd, Carshalton
20 September 2016, 10.30 to 12.30, Sutton Life Centre, Sutton
Living with Diabetes
26 June 2016, 10.30-12.30 Cheam Baptist Church, 4 Park Rd, Sutton