The Spring/Summer Covid vaccination programme has now started. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust vaccination team will be running clinics throughout this campaign. Over the next two weeks they will be … [continue] Spring 2024 – Covid Vaccination Clinics
News
Newsletter April 2024
Our April 2024 Newsletter is now available! https://www.bosvenahealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/832/2024/04/April-Newsletter-24.pdf
Preventing Traumatic Head Injury in Babies by PHE in Partnership with ICON
Preventing Traumatic Head Injury in Babies by PHE in Partnership with ICON If you are a parent with a young baby that wont stop crying please watch this video. It … [continue] Preventing Traumatic Head Injury in Babies by PHE in Partnership with ICON
Bosvena Health – Patient Participation Group (PPG)
The Bosvena Health Patient Participation Group (PPG) is up and running. The group meets every month normally the 1st Monday of every month in the Stillmoor House Building waiting room; … [continue] Bosvena Health – Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Armed Forces Veterans and Families – Free Monthly Hub
Free monthly hubs for veterans are held in Bodmin and Redruth offering support with benefits, debt, health, wellbeing, housing and employment. Bodmin Group – Every 2nd Tuesday of the month … [continue] Armed Forces Veterans and Families – Free Monthly Hub
Pain Café coming to Bodmin
So many people are living with persistent pain (pain that has been on going for more than 3 months). Persistent pain is a long term condition and it is not … [continue] Pain Café coming to Bodmin
What can a Pharmacy treat?
MMR Vaccine – Have you had two doses?
Measles, Mumps & Rubella – Never too late to get your vaccination!
If you are aged between 17 and 30 years old and have not received both doses of your MMR Vaccination, we will soon be contacting you to offer you the … [continue] Measles, Mumps & Rubella – Never too late to get your vaccination!
Greener Practice – Gold Award for Bosvena Health
Green Impact for Health The RCGP’s Green Impact for Health (GIFH) Toolkit and Awards We are pleased to announce that following an audit and moderation process, Bosvena Health has achieved … [continue] Greener Practice – Gold Award for Bosvena Health
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
With effect from Monday 2 October 2023, Bosvena Health will be supporting the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS). The CPCS was launched by NHS England on the 29 October … [continue] Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
Bosvena Health Supports Clinical Research
Diabetes Support Group
Our Diabetes Support Group meets at Chy Trevail on the last Wednesday of the month. Come and join us, our next Meeting Date is this Wednesday, the 25th October 2023
Get your Flu and Covid Vaccine at the same time!
Did you know that it is safe for you to get your Covid and Flu vaccine at the same time???! If you have booked your Flu Vaccine with us and … [continue] Get your Flu and Covid Vaccine at the same time!
Bodmin Area – Dementia Friendly Walking Groups
Free Dementia friendly walking groups organised and run by the team at Sensory Trust.
Carnewater Dispensary Closure
The Dispensary at Carnewater was planned for closure until 23 June 2023, owing to staff shortages. The GP Partners have reviewed this provision and the number of items dispensed from … [continue] Carnewater Dispensary Closure
Protected Learning Time – Notice of Practice Afternoon Closure – 9th November 2023
PROTECTED LEARNING TIME Notice of Practice Closure 2nd Thursday Afternoon of every Month Next Scheduled afternoon closure – Thursday 9th November 2023. The nature of working within a GP Practice … [continue] Protected Learning Time – Notice of Practice Afternoon Closure – 9th November 2023
Help Us to Help You!
DNA Appointments
We all know how valuable appointments are at your GP surgery – if you are unable to attend your appointment for any reason, it is really important that you notify … [continue] DNA Appointments
Medication Shortages
MEDICATION SHORTAGES Ozempic (semaglutide), Trulicity (dulaglutide) and Victoza (liraglutide) for the treatment of diabetes. Please be aware of the following national medication shortages: Ozempic (semaglutide), Trulicity (dulaglutide) and Victoza (liraglutide) … [continue] Medication Shortages
Devon and Cornwall Care Record
New shared record system for Devon and Cornwall A new NHS and social care system has been introduced in Devon and Cornwall to improve the way you receive care. The … [continue] Devon and Cornwall Care Record
Important! May bank holidays: make sure you don’t run out of your medicines
This year there are 3 bank holidays in May. Our practice will be closed on Monday 1st, Monday 8th and Monday 29th May. Make sure that you order and collect … [continue] Important! May bank holidays: make sure you don’t run out of your medicines
Mental Health Awareness Week – 15 – 21 May 2023
Many people across the UK told @mentalhealth that they feel anxious some or all of the time. We’re proud to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek to help raise awareness of anxiety and share … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week – 15 – 21 May 2023
Spring COVID-19 Booster
Appointments for your Spring COVID-19 Booster can be made by: Calling 119 On your NHS App Online at: Book COVID-19 Vaccination
NHS prescription charges from 1 April 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the new NHS prescription charges in England. From 1 April 2023, the NHS prescription charge will rise to £9.65. The cost … [continue] NHS prescription charges from 1 April 2023
Polyphant House surgery is now open!
Polyphant House surgery is now open! Bosvena Health are delighted to report that our new branch surgery in Polyphant opened to patients this morning. Polyphant Surgery will be open Monday … [continue] Polyphant House surgery is now open!
Patient Newsletter – February 2023
Our February Newsletter is now available: Patient Newsletter February 2023
Your Community Gateway
Your Community Gateway provides access to a wide range of voluntary sector support and services. Cornwall’s charities and community groups have combined forces to support people through a challenging winter. … [continue] Your Community Gateway
Have you been diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes or Raised Blood Sugars?
HANDi App
Unsure what to do when your child is unwell? The NHS’ HANDi App has a quick, easy-to-use child symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions and advises on … [continue] HANDi App