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In recent years the Government have
made a number of changes in Primary Care which mean that we are not
the only route to getting help directly. Instead of making appointments
with us you might also wish to consider other primary services.
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Physiotherapy Direct Access Service
Telephone
Physio Direct is a brand new service launched in Staffordshire Moorlands Primary Care Trust in September 2005
This is a telephone service set up to provide early advice and management for people with back, neck, joint or muscular problems caused by injury or illness.
Please telephone the Physiotherapist yourself and not ask someone to call on your behalf.
Telephone lines are only open during these hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.30pm 08456 003 003
Who
will you speak to?
A qualified, state registered Physiotherapist who is a member of the Chartered
Society of Physiotherapy
How
long will the call take?
Approximately 10-20 minutes
What
will happen when you phone?
The physiotherapist will ask you questions about yourself and the problem
that you have called about. The process will be quicker if you have
thought about your answers before you call:
For
example:
How does the problem affect you? What eases/increases your pain? General questions about your health and what medications you are taking
What will happen after your call?
The physiotherapist will offer advice on ways of helping you to manage the problem. This may involve:
Verbal/written advice/or exercises
If the physiotherapist feels it is necessary they will invite you to attend for a physical assessment
You may be advised to contact your GP or seek further medical help
How to help yourself whilst waiting:
General advice for aches and pains...
Rest new injuries for the first 48 hours. After that you should try to progressively return to your normal activities, unless you have been advised not to by a doctor or pain increases and does not settle within a few hours of the activity.
If you persevere with your exercises and normal activities even if they are difficult to do, you may prevent longterm problems.
General advice for Hot and Cold.....
For stiff muscles/joints heat may help
For sore muscles/joints and swelling cold may help
Never lie onto heat or ice packs as you may damage your skin, rather, put them on you
Always put a dry cloth when using heat and a damp cloth when using ice between the heat/ice and your skin
The maximum time for application of heat/ice is 30 minutes x6 per day
The above advice will reduce the chance of you damaging skin
Never apply hot/cold treatment if you have poor circulation or poor sensation
General exercise advice...
The latest research suggests that almost any physical activity (walking, gardening, swimming, cycling, going to the gym) may help you to manage your aches and pains and promote positive changes in your health.
Exercise has been proven to help:
Stress, anxiety and depression
Diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure
Giving up smoking
Obesity
Arthritis and osteoporosis
Physiotherapy Direct can give you further information about the benefits of making positive changes to your lifestyle and tell you about the local opportunities that are available for you to engage in physical activity cheaply and with others.
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NHS Direct provides a comprehensive guide to all health services in the UK. There is a medical encyclopedia, facility for finding your nearest doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacies, advice on the latest treatment options and much more. |
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Haywood
Centre Walk-in Centre Telephone 01782 581112 The Stoke Haywood NHS Walk-In Centre is situated at Haywood Hospital. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am to 10.00pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays 9.00am to 10.00pm. No appointment is necessary and they are able to help you with: |
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Contraceptive advice |
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Coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms |
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Information on staying healthy and health promotion |
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Minor cuts and wounds - dressings and care |
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Muscle and joint injuries - strains and sprains |
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Skin complaints - rashes, sunburn and headlice |
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Stomach ache, indigestion, constipation, vomiting and diarrhoea |
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Treatment of minor infections |
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Women's health problems, thrush and menstrual advice |
For more information on the Stoke NHS services follow this link
Click here for a map on how to find the Haywood Walk-in Centre
If
you require any dental care, please contact your local Dentist.
If you are not registered at a Dental Surgery or your dentist is closed and you need to be seen as an emergency, we do have a local emergency dental surgery in Tunstall. Please telephone them on 01782 425846.
64 Kingsfield Road
Biddulph
Stoke on Trent
01782 530562
Opening
hours
Monday 9.00-4.30
Tuesday 9.00-4.30
Wednesday 9.00-4.30
Thursday 9.00-4.30
We provide a safe environment for adults over the age of 16 to attend and
work towards their recovery. We encourage and motivate people to move
on with their lives at their own pace. We concentrate on self esteem
and confidence building using local amenities and services. We provide
a meal four times a week and one day at BRICCS, the local community cafe
who provide a hot meal. As a fully service user involved service we
encourage everyone to say what they would like and we ensure at all times
that individuals are listened to. We are funded for the next three
years by Social Services and the Health Authority. People can be referred
via a professional or self refer. The only criteria we have is that
individuals must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
Manager: Henry Carville
Community Mental Health Worker: Allison Hobson