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A message from our Joint CEO
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Service News
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New Acting CEO announced for Tower Hamlets GP Care Group
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Spotlight on our Immunisation Coordination team
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Excellent feedback for our School Health Team
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Two Youth Advisors become Apprentices
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What happened at our latest Health and Wellbeing event...?
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Parents, get extra nursing support for children who are overweight
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Best Start in Life newsletter provides timely resources for BME mums and dads
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Meet our Apprentices
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10 key facts to observe for a healthy Ramadan
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New online form to request your medical records
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New 0-19 Single Point of Access Service for families
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News and updates
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Have your say on pharmacy services
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Reminder: No more COVID-19 boosters unless you are vulnerable
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Did you know...
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Young people can see their School Nurse during half term
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Job vacancies
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We’re recruiting for exciting new opportunities
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Save the date: Primary Care and Community Services Careers Fair
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Point of View: POV
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Recognising LGBT+ History month at The Care Group
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Guidance for parents
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Top tips to help your child get bright, healthy smile
The Care Group is pleased to confirm the appointment of Zainab Arian as our new Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 1 April 2023.
Zainab will take over from Tracy Cannell and Chris Banks who will be stepping down as Joint Chief Executives of the Care Group on 31 March 2023.
Dr Simon Brownleader, Chair of the Care Group, said: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Zainab as Acting CEO. With a strong record of achievement since joining the organisation, she brings a wealth of experience and proven ability to succeed. Her unique perspective and unwavering commitment to excellence make her the ideal candidate to lead the Care Group through this transition period.”
Speaking about her appointment as Acting CEO, Zainab said: “It’s an absolute privilege to take on the leadership of such an innovative and supportive organisation. Having worked as part of the executive team for the past six years I have seen us grow and develop. I am super excited for the Care Group’s future, working in partnership with General practice, System partners and our amazing workforce.”
The Immunisation Coordination team pictured at our recent Inspire Awards (staff recognition) event. From left to right: Alam Khan; Mo Kamali; Sharon Sridhara.
We are proud to spotlight our Immunisation coordination team whose timely work contributes to the safety of our local residents in Tower Hamlets.
Created in August 2022, the team’s purpose is to support GP practices with immunisations, working alongside the local authority, community advocacy services and the local NHS on immunisation support and to improve patient care in Tower Hamlets.
All Age Immunisation and Population Screening Coordinator, Sharon Sridhara, expands on the team’s strategic goals. She said: “We are passionate about supporting practices to increase vaccination numbers in line with national targets. We are working alongside GPs to embed sustainable systems - supporting training needs, sharing best practices, and co-designing a ‘gold standard’ recall system.
“Our team is also committed to addressing vaccine inequalities, by working with a range of community stakeholders and playing a key role in patient engagement.”
The Tower Hamlets 0-19 School Health Team works in partnership with schools in the borough to gain an understanding of the younger population’s health needs and medical requirements. Through a range of screening programmes, health promotion sessions, and regular drop-in sessions, our team of nurses, nursery nurses, and support workers aim to improve the physical, emotional, and mental health of the children, young people, and families within the community.
The team regularly receives great feedback from schools in the borough. Read on to hear some of the most recent feedback shared.
“I would like to say thank you to Selina Parris for all her hard work and enthusiasm, she is a fabulous school nurse, and I am proud to have her in my team.”
The Advisory Teacher wished to pass on a compliment from Mulberry Girls School: “The School Nurse was amazing and excellent when working with a young person who was overweight”.
To read more examples of recent feedback shared, click the link below.
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The Care Group’s School Health team is proud to announce that their two Youth Advisors, Marni and Shahker (who joined the Care Group in 2021) have started their apprenticeship as Healthcare Support Workers within the team.
Both attend college and a practical day in Primary Care health settings once a month. They also support the Child Health Nursery Nurses with the National Childhood Measurement Programme for Year 6 and Reception children, and the Reception Screening.
An organisation is only as good as the people who work for it, which is why the GP Care Group places great importance on promoting good mental health and togetherness in our workplace.
As part of this aim, earlier this month we held our latest Health and Wellbeing Day for our Care Group workforce.
Our Health and Wellbeing Days are aimed at bringing Care Group colleagues together to take part in relaxing social events and to enjoy delicious food and refreshments provided by the Women’s Inclusive Team. The day was filled with yoga exercises for colleagues to engage in mindfulness, good posture, and stress-relief, a skipping challenge, and Jenga to improve concentration.
The games were on with colleagues getting stuck into Chinese New Year inspired cookie decorating to showcase their artistic talents.
To view photographs from the day, click the link below.
Did you know the Child Health Nursery Nurses (CHNN), Public Health and the Healthy Weight Team are running a pilot project as part of the National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP)?
By working together with partners in the local authority CHNN provides extra support in five Tower Hamlets primary schools for children who have been identified as being overweight and very overweight following their growth checks. Childhood obesity is higher in London and boroughs that are more deprived and so NCMP aims to tackle this health issue by data gathered from children.
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As the providers of Waltham Forest’s Healthy Child Programme, the Care Group is pleased to see the launch of a new resource for parents and families in the borough. The latest issue of Waltham Forest’s Best Start in Life newsletter is out now, and it’s packed full of useful information.
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Did you know that 6-12 February was the 15th national celebration of apprenticeships in the UK?
National Apprenticeship Week brings together businesses and apprentices across the UK to highlight the positive impact that apprenticeships make to employers and individuals.
The GP Care Group supports employers and existing colleagues in development through apprenticeship programmes. To mark the national celebration the Training Hub (CEPN) spoke to 0-19 Central Adminstrator, Michael John and P-RESET Officer, Tariq Wooding-Olajorin to find out why they chose to do an apprenticeship, their journey so far and next steps with their apprenticeship qualification.
Click the link below to find out what Michael and Tariq said about their apprenticeships.
Ramadan is almost here, and Muslims worldwide are getting ready to fast during the holy month. Fasting has many benefits but it’s also important to be mindful of your health and safety during this time. So, we've put together 10 key tips for you to keep in mind during Ramadan.
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The GP Care Group has changed the way we manage our subject access requests from patients. If you would like access to your medical records held by the GP Care Group, you can easily do this by completing an online form on our new Subject Access Request portal.
When making your request, please ensure the correct application type is selected. This will help the Subject Access Request team process your request effectively. Requests are managed electronically and once complete, you will be able to view and download your health records.
Please note: By law you will need to supply identification as part of the request process – you can find out what you need to supply by clicking the link below.
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Parents and carers now have a quick and simple gateway to access our Health Visiting and School Nursing teams via a new Single Point of Access route. This service is available between Monday to Friday during the hours of 9am and 5pm.
How do I access the service?
Simply call 0204 551 1414.
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Did you know you can share your views on pharmacies in Tower Hamlets?
Tower Hamlets Council is inviting residents to read the draft Tower Hamlets Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment report and share their views on whether pharmacy services are meeting their health and wellbeing needs.
The report will be used to identify the need for new pharmacies, review any applications for new pharmacy provision or approving any changes to existing contracts.
You can have your say until 31 March.
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Did you know that the offer of COVID-19 booster jabs for those 16 years and over ended on Sunday 12 February?
This news was announced by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). It means that Sunday 12 February was the last chance for anyone who has been invited for a COVID booster to take up their offer, until future campaigns are agreed by the JCVI and government.
The booster vaccines are now only being offered to those considered to be at risk of serious illness to increase their immunity. The NHS will continue to operate a smaller scale vaccine offer from mid-February onwards to ensure those eligible for first and second doses can still get their jabs.
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The School Health Team is continuing to provide a drop-in service at the Spotlight Youth Centre once a week during school holidays. This service is for young people aged between 13 and 19, including those not in school. This offer by the GP Care Group complements our Health Spot clinic which gives young people access to a GP.
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February is LGBT+ History Month and so a great time to shine the spotlight on some of the remarkable figures who have campaigned for the end of discrimination and persecution of people in the LGBTQ+ community.
Throughout the month of February, we have highlighted many LGBTQ+ icons. This includes transgender computer scientist Lynn Conway; enduring gay rights activist Peter Tatchell; New York artist and social activist Keith Haring; and artist Paul Hanfleet.
By taking the time to learn about others we can create a more inclusive world in the Care Group and beyond.
To read the inspiring articles click the links below:
Do you want to work for the GP Care Group?
We're pleased to offer several exciting opportunities within our GP Practices and 0-19 Health Visiting team. Current vacancies include a Physician Associate and Health Visitor.
If you’d like to join our forward-thinking, inclusive, and friendly organisation, click the link below to learn more about our current positions and how to apply.
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Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Or looking to explore different roles available in health care? We are proud to announce the return of the Primary Care and Community Services Careers Fair!
Connect with employers, get the inside scoop on the latest job openings, and explore the perfect career path for you.
Mark your calendars now for 21 June 2023, more details coming soon!
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Did you know that damage to a tooth is caused by a bacterium in our mouth which turns sugar into acid?
This National Children’s Dental Health Month (1-28 February) we’re sharing some top tips with parents on how to look after your children’s teeth. This includes advice on brushing techniques and routines, what toothpaste to use, who to contact for support, and much more.
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