National Pertussis Vaccination and Immunisation 2024/25
Due to the number of cases of pertussis increasing and the recent infant deaths, we are focusing on the pertussis vaccination programme for pregnant women.
Pregnant women are eligible for their pertussis vaccination from 16 weeks of pregnancy. Receiving vaccination between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy provides optimal protection. Vaccination may still be given after 32 weeks of pregnancy until delivery; however it may not offer as high level of passive protection to the baby.
As a practice, we are carrying out this pertussis marketing campaign with a focus on preventing illness, sharing information with pregnant women around the benefits of getting vaccinated, using all relevant opportunities to signpost to pertussis vaccination, and offering pertussis vaccination opportunistically to pregnant women registered with us.
‘Informed Perspectives’ – the MMR decision
A short film developed by Dr Milena Marszalek, one of our GPs who also works with Queen Mary University of London, alongside a group of parents from Tower Hamlets, which considers how parents decide whether to vaccinate their children.
English Version
Bengali Version
GPs Are On Your Side
If you have lost your family doctor, you are not alone. General Practice is broken. Help us fix it.
For more information, click on the following link to visit the BMA website: https://www.bma.org.uk/GPsOnYourSide
A video message for patients
Jubilee Lines Newsletter, April – June 2024
GetUBetter App – for non-specific lower back pain
Do you have a joint or muscle problem?
Please use the FREE getUBetter app designed and written by your local clinicians in North East London – TNW. It offers local? tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.
- Instant access
- Easy to use
- Safe and effective
Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.
Why is self-care important?
Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and get better without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and lifestyle.
What is getUBetter?
getUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or condition at home, work, and on the move. The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions…
- Back
- Back & Leg
- Neck
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Sprains and strains – leg
- Upper Limb Tendinopathy
- Lower Limb Tendinopathy
- …and is designed to help you trust your recovery, live and work well.
Who is getUBetter for?
Anyone 18 or over who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.
What will I get?
Instant and 24/7 access to a personalised programme
Easy-to-follow self-progression exercises
Daily tips and local guidance from day one
Advice on where to seek help when needed
Access to local treatments and services
What are the next steps?
- Follow the link to access your local health service, then select your GP practice, aswell as the condition you’d like support with. Enter your email. https://app.getubetter.com/request[1]access/1/8248a99e81e752cb9b41da3fc43fbe7f
- Download the getUBetter app and sign up using the same email address.
- Follow the instructions in the app to access your local support pathway.
- Log in and follow your programme regularly to improve your MSK health.
If you need further help getting started, watch our videos (GetUBetter get started, GetUBetter How it works) or get in touch with one of our team: contact@getubetter.com
The app is not suitable for:
- Under 18-year-olds
- People with worsening neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, or problems with bowel or bladder.
- People diagnosed with an infection, rheumatological problems, neurological issues, cancer, kidney, fracture, and pelvic organ pain.
- People that are requiring an ongoing close medical attention.
- People with very severe, worsening symptoms
- Pregnancy-related problems
Parent Education Classes
Diabetes management during Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak 2024
Ramadan is soon upon us, and for those who have diabetes and wish to fast we strive to support you so that you can fulfil your fasting safely without compromising your health.
This is just a reminder that it is important to get advice in advance regarding how to manage medications during Ramadan. There is normally Ramadan teaching sessions held at Mile End Hospital, the information however will be general therefore if you have lots of medications or dosset boxes it’s best to seek personal advice from your practice.
Islam gives exemptions from fasting if you have complex medical problems that are compromised by fasting for long periods. Those that are unable to fast during Ramadan can fast during the winter months when the days are short or can donate money for charity instead of fasting (Fidya & Kaffarah).
Main problem during Ramadan is avoiding hypoglycaemia (low sugar levels) and avoiding acute kidney injury due to lack of water intake throught the day.
People with Type 1 diabetes and those with renal failure, pregnant, frail or with other medical conditions where fasting will affect them negatively are advised against fasting.
During Ramadan, medications that are normally taken at breakfast time are usually taken at Iftar and the night medications are usually taken at Sehri time. For those with lunchtime medications, it’s important to ask when to take the medication instead of assuming you can just stop taking it. Due to the short periods when one can eat and drink, some medications need reducing but not all need stopping.
All diabetes medications including insulin which are taken at Iftar should be taken during the meal or just after the meal to prevent hypo happening as one would have been fasting for over 12 hours. This is why it is extremely important to get help from one of the diabetes nurses on dosing in advance, you can do this onlinbe by submitting a request to the admin team to call you back using this link.
It is important to remember to switch back to taking your medications how you normally take them after Ramadan is over.
Hoping you fulfil your wishes for Ramadan 2024
Bonnie Mpofu (Diabetes Specialist Nurse)
Jubilee Street Practice
Jubilee Lines Newsletter, January – March 2024
Men’s Wellbeing Group
