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Issue:- 21 November 2013

Drop-in foot clinic for diabetic patients launches

SOUTHPORT and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is launching a drop-in foot clinic for diabetic patients. The pilot clinic will run on Monday mornings from 2 December 2013 for 8 weeks. The clinic is specifically for diabetic patients who have a break in the skin, redness, swelling, pain or possible infection in the foot that they feel cannot wait to be seen.  Tim Caslake, Podiatrist Team Leader, said:- "We keep a close eye on our diabetic patients' feet because there is often a link between the health of their feet and their blood sugar levels. There can also be problems if cuts, redness, swelling, pain or infection in their feet are left for too long without treatment. By holding these drop-in sessions we hope to provide timely, efficient care and relief for the patient and possibly prevent a trip to the hospital." The clinics are open to diabetic patients only and will be held on Monday mornings from 2 December 2013 to 20 January 2014 between 8.45am and 11am at:- Southport Centre for Health and Wellbeing in Houghotn Street. There is no need to book, simply turn up between 8.45am and 11am on the day. If the pilot is successful it is hoped the clinic be rolled out to other locations. Patients wishing to attend the clinic should bring a current list of medications. Attending the drop-in clinic will not affect the waiting time for future routine appointments.

Warm welcome for people in need

PEOPLE living in poverty are being helped to stay warm this winter; thanks to a scheme to reuse seized counterfeit clothing and bedding.  Goods, confiscated by Trading Standards officers, have the fake labels removed and are rebranded by the charity, His Church.   Now rebranded clothes and footwear are to be distributed to people in need in the Lodge Lane area to help them cope with the winter months.  Advocates from the Healthy Homes team, who have been carrying out home safety and wellbeing surveys in the area have raised concerns about the safety of some residents living in extreme poverty including those who are not eligible to claim benefits.  With rising fuel costs there are fears over some residents' ability to stay warm during cold weather.   So to ensure that those at risk at least have adequate clothing and footwear Healthy Homes, His Church and Harthill Youth Service have arranged for rebranded items to be handed out. Items donated in response to an appeal from Healthy Homes and Harthill Youth centre will also be available.  This will take place on 21 November 2013 (2pm to 4pm) at the United Reformed Church, Earle Road. Safety and health information and advice will also be given.  People from the Lodge Lane area are invited to attend the event.  Local Councillor Tim Beaumont said:- "As we face winter, the hard work of the Healthy Homes team is needed more than ever. The community support work they're planning along with Trading Standards and the team at Harthill Youth Centre will help families stay warm and safe."

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