20 March 2012

The Health Centre, Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA

Tel. 01908 260382 � Fax. 01908 560913 � www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk

Dr S Grinyer � Dr H Jenkins � Dr A Hamid � Dr P Regis � Dr R Collins � Dr A Goyal � Dr S Howell (Salaried GP) � Mrs J Williams (Practice Manager)

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Stopped smoking, or thinking of stopping smoking?

A number of our patients will have made the decision to stop smoking following on from on National No

Smoking Day, this year on 14 March.

However if you've tried to stop smoking but have never quite managed to have success, you're not

alone. In fact most people who successfully quit will have tried, and failed, several times. But please

don't give up on giving up; if you're committed to quitting, you can do it, as shown by over a million

people who have successfully quit on No Smoking Day.

So, what's your reason to quit?

Everybody has their own personal reason for wanting to give up smoking. Some people give up as part

of a larger lifestyle change - to feel more healthy or to get fit for example.

What's yours?

• For better health

• For more money

• For more energy

• To prevent premature ageing

• For whiter teeth

• For lower stress levels

• For an improved sense of taste and smell

• For the sake of your family and friends

Whatever your reason, the WeQuit website is full of information and advice as well as tips and tricks

about how you can give up smoking for good. You'll also find interactive tools to demonstrate how

good life can be after you quit smoking.

The practice has specicially trained staff to assist you to stop smoking. Just ask your doctor or nurse

about how to get help or speak to one of the reception staff.

“I haven't coughed or wheezed since the day I stopped. I feel and look so

much better and have little treats with the money I've saved like a pedicure or

massage and I look forward to being smoke free for my first grandchild."

Linda Robson

'Smoking was the direct cause of the heart attack that killed my dad, at just 49.

Incredibly, I carried on smoking for years - yup, that's how hard it is to give up. But when I

finally got the monkey off my back 15 years ago, I discovered an unexpected bonus -

you stop being frightened.

'Almost all smokers are, secretly, in their heart of hearts, scared of what they're doing to

themselves; what horrible illness might result from smoking. The fear steadily gets worse as

you get older. Freedom from that lurking, nagging anxiety is, for me, the single best

benefit that followed giving up.

'Good luck to everyone who's trying to kick cigarettes. It's a toughie, but when you've

done it you get your life back. And if I can do it, trust me, you can too.'

Richard Madeley

20 March 2012

The Health Centre, Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA

Tel. 01908 260382 � Fax. 01908 560913 � www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk

Dr S Grinyer � Dr H Jenkins � Dr A Hamid � Dr P Regis � Dr R Collins � Dr A Goyal � Dr S Howell (Salaried GP) � Mrs J Williams (Practice Manager)

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Patient Participation DES (PPDES) - Local Participation Report

You may now view the report written by the practice following on from the last three patient surveys.

The document outlines the work undertaken by the practice to address the requirements of the Patient

Participation DES (PPDES) and includes the results of each of the surverys.

The document includes the outcomes and actions agreed between the practice and the Stony Patient

Group.

The report has been sent to NHS Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire for independent review and has

been received positively.

You can access the report by following the llink on our home page or by clicking on the following URL:

http://www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk/website/K82009/files/survey_report.pdf

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South Centre Ambulance Service Equality Delivery System

South Central Ambulance NHS Trust and Milton Keynes Equality Council would like to invite you to the

Community Consultation on the NHS Equality Delivery System. The Equality Delivery System is to enable

everyone to be involved and get their voice heard locally. The Ambulance service will present how the

EDS will help our local community and services. The event will also give opportunity for those interested

in volunteering to find out further information.

The event is being held on Monday 26th March 2012 from 6pm. A buffet will be available, the evening is

being held at Acorn House, 377 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3HP - third floor

Conference Suite.

For further information please contact the LiNK support team on 01908 266696or email:

sarah.linkmk@ageukmiltonkeynes

Information provided by LINk: MK

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20 March 2012

The Health Centre, Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA

Tel. 01908 260382 � Fax. 01908 560913 � www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk

Dr S Grinyer � Dr H Jenkins � Dr A Hamid � Dr P Regis � Dr R Collins � Dr A Goyal � Dr S Howell (Salaried GP) � Mrs J Williams (Practice Manager)

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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer but it shouldn't be.

It is in fact very treatable, particularly when diagnosed early.

The big problem is that awareness is too low.

Symptoms of bowel cancer

The symptoms of bowel (colorectal) cancer can be:

• Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo

• A change in bowel habit lasting for 3 weeks or more especially to looser or runny poo

• Unexplained weight loss

• Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason

• A pain or lump in your tummy

You might experience one, some, all of the above or no symptoms at all. Remember most symptoms

will not be bowel cancer.

If you are worried about any symptoms that you think might be caused by bowel cancer, make an

appointment with your doctor or call the Bowel Cancer UK Information and Support Service on 0800

840 35 40 or email support@bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Just remember you'll not be wasting anyone's time by getting checked out. If it isn't serious, you'll put

your mind at rest. If it's bowel cancer, early detection can make all the difference. Over 90% who

are diagnosed at the earliest stage are successfully treated. So a trip to your doctor could save your

life.

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National Autism Society Launch Free Sensory Sessions

The National Autistic Society in Milton Keynes would like to invite everyone with ASD to free National

Autism Society Sensory Room sessions at: Little Owls Sure Start Centre Redgrave Drive,Oxley Park, Milton

Keynes, MK4 4TA.

The sensory room sessions are available during weekdays after school, in the evenings after 6pm or

weekends after 10.30am.

To book a 15-20 minutes session, please call Jane Webb or Kim on 01908 524482 (You need to mention

that you are from NAS).

Please reminder however that all parents/carers are responsible at all times for children in your care.

Information provided by LINk: MK

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20 March 2012

The Health Centre, Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA

Tel. 01908 260382 � Fax. 01908 560913 � www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk

Dr S Grinyer � Dr H Jenkins � Dr A Hamid � Dr P Regis � Dr R Collins � Dr A Goyal � Dr S Howell (Salaried GP) � Mrs J Williams (Practice Manager)

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New Housing with Care for People with Dementia

Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG), in conjunction with Bellcross Homes are currently building a new,

development specifically designed for people with dementia at Bletchley Park. This will be amongst

the first purpose built Housing with care development for people living with dementia in the country.

The facility will provide those with dementia, in Milton Keynes, a safe place to live, whilst also knowing

that they have the comfort and security of their own home.

The facility will consist of 34 specially designed flats. The building will have communal lounges, an

assisted bathroom and communal dining facilities, enabling the staff, to support the tenant’s

independence through person centred care, managing risk more effectively, whilst also offering the

chance for enhanced privacy and a range of socially stimulating activities.

Who is involved?

Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG)

The scheme will be owned and managed by one of GUHG’s subsidiary organisations, Aragon Housing

Association.

Aragon Housing Association

Aragon Housing Association (AHA) was formed in 1994 following a local housing stock transfer from the

former Mid Bedfordshire District Council. The transfer included a total of 1600 sheltered housing

properties. Today it has around 6,500 homes.

AHA has eighteen sheltered housing schemes as well as having many dispersed bungalows and a

number of small blocks of flats. AHA also has one extra care scheme with care staff on site to provide

personalised support to individuals.

Bellcross Homes

Work by Bellcross Homes started on site in August 2011, and good progress is being made on the

building works. It is anticipated that the development will be complete and ready for occupation

towards the end of the summer 2012.

Milton Keynes Council

MKC will provide the on site care service for the tenants and will work closely with the Housing

Association to ensure the smooth running and organisation of the new development.

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