Withymoor News

• Winter Water Safety from West Midlands Fire Service

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  Please click below for some important information from West Midlands Fire Service regarding Winter Water Safety

   

  Winter Water Safety

• Christmas School Holiday Activities in Dudley

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  Please click below for information about different activities taking place in Dudley over the next couple of weeks:

   

  Christmas Activities in Dudley

• Stay Well This Winter

  Wed 14 Dec 2022

  Stay Well This Winter Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications. There are a number of things you can do to help including getting your winter vaccinations and using the NHS 111 service first for any urgent medical need. Please find below important information from the NHS to help you and your families stay well this winter.  Stay Well This Winter Leaflet  For more information visit our Stay Well This Winter page.  Evening and weekend appointments available at your GP Practice A range of appointments are available on evenings and at weekends. Additional appointments will be available between 6.30pm and 8.00pm Monday to Friday, and between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Saturdays for all patients. You may be offered an appointment at your GP surgery or another location nearby. This may be a: a face to face appointment a telephone consultation a video consultation

  To book an appointment between these hours, please call your practice. If you need an appointment out of hours, please telephone your surgery and listen to the out of hours information on the answer phone message. For more information on accessing your GP Practice please go to Primary care is open and here for you Please also see below video from Dr Mo Mandiratta Pharmacy - Your first choice for help, advice and treatment for common conditions  If you or your family become unwell, you may not always need to see a doctor or get a prescription. Local pharmacies offer many of the same services local GPs do. Community pharmacists are qualified health professionals who can offer expert advice on lots of minor ailments and conditions. They can help you with common problems such as coughs, colds, aches and pains, as well as perform health checks and screenings and treat minor injuries and ailments. Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

• Potential danger of waterways during this freezing weather

  Mon 12 Dec 2022

  We have been asked to share the following message with families. Teachers will also be talking to children in school about these dangers.

   

  As you know, we’re experiencing very cold weather and ice is forming over ponds and lakes.

   

  Please DO NOT walk on frozen waterways and make sure children and young people know the risks of thin ice and deep water.

   

  Frozen lakes and ponds pose a significant risk to life and care MUST be taken.

   

  • Dogs should also not be allowed onto the ice and should be kept on a lead around water.
  • In the event of an emergency, please call 999.

   

   

• Information for parents about Group Strep A and Scarlet Fever

  Fri 09 Dec 2022

  Group A Strep and Scarlet Fever

  Dudley Council have developed a web page to provide advice and support for parents/carers who wish to find out more about Group A Strep and Scarlet Fever and what to do if they suspect their children may have the infection.

  Please visit: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/strepaandscarletfever for more information.

• Should I Keep My Child Off School? Health information for Parents

  Tue 06 Dec 2022

  Guidance for parents and carers