The Drink Awareness Service uses an intervention called Identification and Brief Advice (IBA). The service is designed to raise customers' awareness of their consumption of alcohol and any risks that may be associated with this. The service consists of: Identification: an initial engagement with the customer and the use of a screening tool. This is conducted through the use of a scratchcard, using the short form of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). The scatchcard is designed to help the customer identify whether they are drinking within safe guidelines for alcohol consumption. Brief advice: the delivery of short, structured Brief advice aimed at encouraging customers drinking above safe levels to reduce their consumption to lower risk levels. During the Brief advice discussion the customer will receive a leaflet which contains basic information about alcohol units and safe guidelines, incorporating a Drinks diary that can be used to track how much alcohol the customer is drinking on a daily basis over a period of a week. The customer should also be given a Unit & Calorie counter. This is a tool to monitor units of alcohol and calories contained within different alcoholic drinks. The Brief advice discussion should last for about 5-10 minutes. Customers who have received Brief advice should be offered a follow up telephone call four weeks later. During the call the customer will be asked some simple questions to find out how useful they found the Drink Awareness Service and whether they have made any changes to their alcohol consumption as a result. The service should be provided free of charge to the customer. The aims of the Drink Awareness Service are to help customers: Understand the level of their drinking in terms of the units of alcohol they are typically consuming per day and week, plus where they are positioned in terms of risk categories Understand what the daily guideline limits are for alcohol consumption and what a unit of alcohol is. Understand the benefits of reducing or stopping the drinking of alcohol, where appropriate. Receive guidance and information about strategies to make changes in the levels of alcohol they consume, in order to reduce risks to their health.
The Asthma Check Service (ACS) is a structured discussion with a patient that is conducted by an accredited pharmacist, lasting about 20 minutes.
A caring service to help patients and customers cope and remain at home.
The Diabetes Risk Awareness Service (DRAS) provides customers with a personal assessment of their average blood sugar level over the previous 2-3 months and an indication of their potential risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This assessment is then used to: Offer advice on a healthier lifestyle Signpost the customer to other services available such as the Weight Loss Support Service, the Healthy Heart Service and the Stop Smoking Service Recommend relevant products (e.g. slimming aids) related to reducing the risks of diabetes Where appropriate, refer the customer to their GP
We dispense NHS prescriptions and will give advice on how to get the most benefit from your medicines. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and efficient service to fulfill all prescriptions promptly.
We can give advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle and how to take medicines.
The Healthy Heart Service (HHS) provides customers with a personal assessment of their risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).
We can help you understand your medicines, ensure they are working well for you, as well as helping you take them correctly.
We are committed to maintain patients independence and help them take their medication, for this purpose we can supply tablets in a prepacked dosage tray to enable patients and carers to use medications to the best effect.
This is a free service to help you get the most out of your new medicine.
The specific details of the service you provide to different care homes may vary according to their needs and will be determined by discussion between you and the team. However, at the core of the service is support in the form of prescription management, with regular delivery of residents’ medication to the care home.
We can dispense NHS repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by your doctor.
The Stop Smoking Service (SSS) starts with an initial meeting to discuss the service with the customer and explore their motivation to give up smoking. This is followed by seven 1 to 1 consultations, spread across a period of twelve weeks. The service is recommended to be free of charge to the customer although you may decide to charge for the service. The aims of the Stop Smoking Service are to help customers: Realise their dependence on nicotine and discover whether they really want to give up smoking Understand the benefits of stopping smoking on their health, finances and lifestyle Plan how they will make appropriate changes in order to prepare for their Quit Day (i.e. the day they give up) and beyond By giving them guidance and information about ways to stop smoking and techniques that will help them to keep motivated, including suitable Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products By providing them with social support for the duration of the service, helping them to refocus and re motivate themselves where necessary By signposting them, where appropriate to other services available such as the Healthy Heart Service, the Weight Loss Support Service and the Asthma Check Service By referring them to their GP if needed
The Weight Loss Support Service (WLSS) provides customers with twelve structured 1 to 1 sessions, spread over a 6 month period. The service is free of charge to the customer.
The Drink Awareness Service uses an intervention called Identification and Brief Advice (IBA). The service is designed to raise customers' awareness of their consumption of alcohol and any risks that may be associated with this. The service consists of: Identification: an initial engagement with the customer and the use of a screening tool. This is conducted through the use of a scratchcard, using the short form of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). The scatchcard is designed to help the customer identify whether they are drinking within safe guidelines for alcohol consumption. Brief advice: the delivery of short, structured Brief advice aimed at encouraging customers drinking above safe levels to reduce their consumption to lower risk levels. During the Brief advice discussion the customer will receive a leaflet which contains basic information about alcohol units and safe guidelines, incorporating a Drinks diary that can be used to track how much alcohol the customer is drinking on a daily basis over a period of a week. The customer should also be given a Unit & Calorie counter. This is a tool to monitor units of alcohol and calories contained within different alcoholic drinks. The Brief advice discussion should last for about 5-10 minutes. Customers who have received Brief advice should be offered a follow up telephone call four weeks later. During the call the customer will be asked some simple questions to find out how useful they found the Drink Awareness Service and whether they have made any changes to their alcohol consumption as a result. The service should be provided free of charge to the customer. The aims of the Drink Awareness Service are to help customers: Understand the level of their drinking in terms of the units of alcohol they are typically consuming per day and week, plus where they are positioned in terms of risk categories Understand what the daily guideline limits are for alcohol consumption and what a unit of alcohol is. Understand the benefits of reducing or stopping the drinking of alcohol, where appropriate. Receive guidance and information about strategies to make changes in the levels of alcohol they consume, in order to reduce risks to their health.
The Asthma Check Service (ACS) is a structured discussion with a patient that is conducted by an accredited pharmacist, lasting about 20 minutes.
A caring service to help patients and customers cope and remain at home.
The Diabetes Risk Awareness Service (DRAS) provides customers with a personal assessment of their average blood sugar level over the previous 2-3 months and an indication of their potential risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This assessment is then used to: Offer advice on a healthier lifestyle Signpost the customer to other services available such as the Weight Loss Support Service, the Healthy Heart Service and the Stop Smoking Service Recommend relevant products (e.g. slimming aids) related to reducing the risks of diabetes Where appropriate, refer the customer to their GP
We dispense NHS prescriptions and will give advice on how to get the most benefit from your medicines. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and efficient service to fulfill all prescriptions promptly.
We can give advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle and how to take medicines.
The Healthy Heart Service (HHS) provides customers with a personal assessment of their risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).
We can help you understand your medicines, ensure they are working well for you, as well as helping you take them correctly.
We are committed to maintain patients independence and help them take their medication, for this purpose we can supply tablets in a prepacked dosage tray to enable patients and carers to use medications to the best effect.
This is a free service to help you get the most out of your new medicine.
The specific details of the service you provide to different care homes may vary according to their needs and will be determined by discussion between you and the team. However, at the core of the service is support in the form of prescription management, with regular delivery of residents’ medication to the care home.
We can dispense NHS repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by your doctor.
The Stop Smoking Service (SSS) starts with an initial meeting to discuss the service with the customer and explore their motivation to give up smoking. This is followed by seven 1 to 1 consultations, spread across a period of twelve weeks. The service is recommended to be free of charge to the customer although you may decide to charge for the service. The aims of the Stop Smoking Service are to help customers: Realise their dependence on nicotine and discover whether they really want to give up smoking Understand the benefits of stopping smoking on their health, finances and lifestyle Plan how they will make appropriate changes in order to prepare for their Quit Day (i.e. the day they give up) and beyond By giving them guidance and information about ways to stop smoking and techniques that will help them to keep motivated, including suitable Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products By providing them with social support for the duration of the service, helping them to refocus and re motivate themselves where necessary By signposting them, where appropriate to other services available such as the Healthy Heart Service, the Weight Loss Support Service and the Asthma Check Service By referring them to their GP if needed
The Weight Loss Support Service (WLSS) provides customers with twelve structured 1 to 1 sessions, spread over a 6 month period. The service is free of charge to the customer.