Issue 22. Jan/Feb 2015 Surgery News Drs Bywater, Salter & Hinton NOTICEBOARD We would like to welcome Barbara to the Receptionist Team and bid a fond farewell to Louise. (Louise and her husband are relocating to sunny East Anglia.) Dee, our district nurse has gone onto a temporary secondment to Malvern. We look forward to her return later in the year. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern. The episodes of depression tend to occur at the same time each year, usually during the winter. It’s estimated that SAD affects about 2 million people in the UK. It is more common in woman and is more likely to develop in people aged 18- 30. What are the symptoms of SAD? The two main symptoms are a low mood and a lack of interest in life. You may also be less active than normal and sleep more. What causes SAD? The exact cause of SAD is not fully understood, but it is thought to be linked to reduced sunlight during the shorter days of the year. Diagnosing SAD You should visit your GP if you have the symptoms of SAD. They may carry out an assessment to check your mental health. Remember to allow at least 4 weeks prior to travel for any vaccinations that you may need. Foreign Travel Forms are available on our website or at Reception Dear Luck, .....can we be friends in 2015, Please? Treating SAD Light therapy is often used to treat SAD. This involves sitting in front of or beneath a light box, which produces a very bright light. Other therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or medication may also be recommended. A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Further information can be found at www.nhs.uk/conditions New Years Eve One Liners My New Year’s resolution is to stop hanging out with people who ask me about my New Year’s resolutions. Health Awareness Events January / February 2015 Born in January Elvis Presley 8/1/ 1935 Born in February Fryderyk Chopin 22/2/1810 Love Your Liver Thursday, January 1, 2015 to Saturday, January 31, 2015 Love Your Liver is a national liver health awareness campaign from the British Liver Trust. http://www.loveyourliver.org.uk World Braille Day Sunday, January 4, 2015 to Sunday, January 4, 2015 Every year January 4th marks World Braille Day which commemorates the birth of Louis Braille. http://www.worldblindunion.org/ National Heart Month Sunday, February 1, 2015 to Saturday, February 28, 2015 National Heart Month raises awareness of the UK's biggest killer - cardiovascular disease - every February. Get involved, wear red. British Heart Foundation http://www.bhf.org.uk/ Raynaud’s Awareness Month Sunday, February 1, 2015 to Saturday, February 28, 2015 Raising awareness events across the UK. Visit the website for more details. http://www.raynauds.org.uk/ Tinnitus Awareness Week Monday, February 2, 2015 to Sunday, February 8, 2015 http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/ National Doodle Day Friday, February 6, 2015 to Friday, February 6, 2015 National Doodle Day is all about doodling to help raise funds to support people affected by epilepsy. http://www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk OCD Week of Action Monday, February 16, 2015 to Sunday, February 22, 2015 National campaign to inspire people to get the help they need, influence change and fight misconceptions. http://www.ocdaction.org.uk Eating Disorders Awareness Week Monday, February 23, 2015 to Sunday, March 1, 2015 Beat (the Eating Disorder Charity) http://www.b-eat.co.uk/ “The purpose of life is a life of purpose” R Bryne For feedback / comments about this Newsletter, please contact Kate Parkinson on 01886 821279 or email [email protected] A large print format is available on request. This Newsletter will also be available on the local Clifton on Teme website at www.clifton-upon-teme.co.uk or www.temetriangle.net courtesy of Bernadette Higgins AND on the Lower Teme Community Magazine site www.lowerteme.co.uk Childrens Corner Sledding Fun Maze Patients Corner! A big thank you for the great response we get each month to our newsletter from our lovely patients. Here is a poem we received from Jane Field, in response to the Dear Albert poem.... Albert stitched up Tea’s a great healer, As young Albert found, A fine restoration Post hospital round. We’re all very glad That you’re stitched up a treat But lacking, how sad, A good chunk of meat. I hope you took care Round that bine cutting blade And didnt lose more bits Or get other parts flayed. Thanks for your story, It gives us some smiles: A great piece of humour From one of life’s trials.
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