At the surgery a new service has been started whereby we can refer our patient for Health Coaching.

Health coaching is helping people gain the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to become active participants in their care so that they can reach their self-identified health goals.

By providing clinicians, (and peer coaches) with new skills that help people identify what’s most important to them, and tapping into their own internal motivation, evidence shows health coaching can also address health inequalities, improve health behaviours including medication compliance and reduce avoidable admissions.

To be referred, please contact the surgery for further information.

As a practice we are delighted to have a new clinic which has been set up by Sussex MSK Partnership East, the local NHS service for patients with bone, joint and muscular problems.

Patients have a 30 minute appointment with a specialist clinician known as an Advanced Practitioner (AP). APs are physiotherapists who have advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal problems and work closely with orthopaedic, rheumatology and pain consultants.

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. Please contact reception if you would like to book in and fit the above criteria.