Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. Living Streets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day. From inviting friends for a walk to taking a post-work stroll, how many…
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World Autism Acceptance Week
World Autism Acceptance Week takes place from Tuesday 2 April. It aims to increase autism acceptance and awareness. There are lots of ideas on the National Autistic Society website to help with fundraising, such as doing your own 5k Spectrum Colour Walk. Find out more about how to raise vital funds and help create a…
Surgery Closure Dates – ICB Time to Learn Sessions
Please be aware that the surgery will be closed from 12pm until the 8am the following day on the dates below as part of the ICB time to learn shutdowns. Thursday 25th April 2024 Wednesday 15th May 2024 Tuesday 18th June 2024 Thursday 11th July 2024 Wednesday 18th September 2024 Thursday 17th October 2024 Thursday…
eConsult Update
Following unprecedented demand and patient feedback regarding eConsult, we have made the difficult decision to place a limit on the number of forms that can be submitted daily. This measure will be in place temporarily to allow our service to recover the standards that our patients deserve, whilst we further review our processes to ensure…
Provide Weight Management Programme
The Beacon Health Group can refer you to the ‘Provide Weight Management Programme’. For more information please see the link below. https://www.livewellcampaign.co.uk/livewell-articles/provide-essex-lifestyle-service/
New meal planners – low budget and vegetarian
The Freshwell Low Carb project has developed two new meal planners to increase accessibility of the programme and reduce health inequalities. One planner includes low carb recipes that can be … [continue] New meal planners – low budget and vegetarian
The Royal College of General Practitioners Award
The Beacon Health Group is extremely proud to announce we have received an award from The Royal College of General Practitioners in recognition of our service and dedication to primary … [continue] The Royal College of General Practitioners Award
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
We are participating in a new service that will direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional when booking an appointment, which may be a local community pharmacist either virtually … [continue] Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
New Website Launched to Provide Local Health and Wellbeing Information
We’re proud to launch our new Phoenix Primary Care Network website together with our partners in the network. You can find the new website at www.phoenixpcn.nhs.uk. This new website will support … [continue] New Website Launched to Provide Local Health and Wellbeing Information