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Breastfeeding Support Group
Dr Alex Mickleburgh is a GP at the Galletly Practice. She is a fully qualified breastfeeding peer supporter.
Teen Drop In Clinic
A walk in service for Galletly patients aged 13-18: Contraception, acne, stress, sexual health, pregnancy, eating disorders, anxiety…
Happy Birthday Happy Review!
If you have a Long Term Condition e.g. Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD), Asthma, Heart Disease or Hypertension (high blood pressure) then we’ve made a few changes to the annual nurse review.
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We are delighted to update you that the twins have arrived safely 😍![]()
So many of you have been asking for updates on Joanna and Ed.![]()
Louis and Rosie are beautiful and everyone is doing really well ... we were lucky enough to meet them this week and can confirm they are delicious 💗💙
Weight Loss Injections - we still cannot prescribe these despite press statements suggesting GPs can. ![]()
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We were delighted to see guidance issued in June on how we can prescribe weight loss injections - but the guidance is VERY specific and only applies to a handful of patients. Locally we are waiting for the go ahead on how we can prescribe and support patients fairly and safely. ![]()
Patients currently need to have a BMI of over 40 AND have a diagnosis of 4 out of the 5 conditions:![]()
⭐️hypertension - raised blood pressure![]()
⭐️type 2 diabetes mellitus![]()
⭐️heart disease![]()
⭐️obstructive sleep apnoea (when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep)![]()
⭐️abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)![]()
Weight loss medicine - Lincolnshire ICB
lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk
From March 2025, you can be prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) to manage your weight on the NHS. See information and FAQs.
We are experiencing some beautiful weather, but it isn't without risk. Please take some time to read this advice and consider checking in on frail or vulnerable neighbours and friends who may need some help.![]()
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☀️Keep out of the heat if you can. ![]()
☀️If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.![]()
🥶Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.![]()
🪟Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. 🪶Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. 🌡🌡Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.![]()
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👶Here is some advice on safe sleep for babies www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/travel-and-weather/hot-weather/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2... ![]()
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www.gov.uk/guidance/beat-the-heat-advice-for-hot-weather
Have you been thinking about making lifestyle changes, to help you lose weight?![]()
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Why not join One You Lincolnshire's FREE 13-week weight management programme, gloji groups. ![]()
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You can expect:![]()
💡12 group sessions focused on learning and sharing ideas![]()
🥦1:1 feedback on food diary![]()
📕Receive gloji journal to track progress and A4 recipe book![]()
📱Community WhatsApp group![]()
💪Unlimited 24/7 access to our exclusive online gloji gym![]()
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Spaces available on the Wednesday morning group (09:30 to 11:00) held here, at Bourne Galletly Practice.![]()
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Sign up here: thrivetribe.typeform.com/OYLSignup![]()
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Here is the link to the Introduction to Gloji Groups video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3n92RWQV1A&t=55s.