Hi again!
Welcome back to the Horizon Healthcare patient newsletter. Here we will keep you updated on what’s happening at the practice, community events and initiatives and important health information.
What’s new?
This September, Horizon Healthcare hosted two incredibly successful Flu Fun Days for children’s flu vaccinations, and we are thrilled to announce that our efforts helped increase flu vaccine uptake by more than half! These fun-filled days brought together families and children to receive their flu shots in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere, ensuring more of our young ones are protected this flu season.
We are also excited to share that thanks to the generosity of those who attended, we raised a fantastic £281.01 for Family Support Derbyshire, a local charity providing support to families in Derby City, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire.
A big congratulations to the winners of our Flu Fun Day raffle! Here’s the full list of lucky recipients:
• Janet (Goody Bag)
• Enoch (Blue Teddy)
• Angela (Garden Boules Game)
• Jo (Wood Puzzle)
• Aria (KFC Voucher)
• Zoe (Quad Voucher)
• Christine (Aldi Voucher)
• Hannah (Alter Rock Voucher)
• Elana (Megazone Voucher)
• Reggie (Clip ’n Climb Voucher)
• Lianne (Cosy Club Voucher)
• C. Coupland (Goody Bag & Flask)
• Roy (BMW Flask)
• Sandra (Grey Teddy)
• Geoff (BMW Bag)
• Patricia (Prosecco)
• J. Corden (Red Wine)
• A. Jenkins (Mulled Wine)
• Mackay (Lego Set)
All winners have been contacted via text with details on when and how to collect their prizes. A huge thank you to our wonderful prize sponsors — Stratstone Derby BMW, The Cosy Club, Clip ’n Climb Derby, Megazone Lasertag Derby, Alter Rock, and KFC — for their generous contributions.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Flu Fun Days a tremendous success! Your participation helps us protect the community and support a great cause.
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
While type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes is largely avoidable through healthy lifestyle changes. With around nine out of ten people with diabetes having type 2, there are currently two million people in England at high risk of developing this condition. Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of preventable sight loss among working-age adults and a major contributor to serious health issues like kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. It also doubles the risk of dying in hospital for people infected with COVID-19, compared to those without the condition.
Along with the serious health impacts, type 2 diabetes treatment accounts for around 10% of the NHS budget. But there’s good news—there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme identifies individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and supports them through a nine-month, evidence-based lifestyle change programme.
The programme is available in two formats:
• Face-to-face group service: You’ll receive personalised support to manage your weight, improve your diet, and become more physically active—all proven to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Digital service: Similar to the group option, but using digital tools like wearable fitness trackers, apps with health coaches, online peer support groups, and goal-setting platforms.Research shows that people who complete the Healthier You programme cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, preventing thousands of new cases each year.
Know Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
You can significantly reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by making positive changes to your diet, physical activity, and weight management. To find out if you’re at risk, you can:
• Use the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
• Take up a free NHS Health Check (available for those aged 40-74)
• Ask your GP practice to check if you’re at risk
What’s on the horizon?
Over the next month you can look out for:
- October 10 – Free World Recycling Talk
- October 10 – CAMHS Annual open Day
- October 12 – Lots for Tots Show
- October 23 – The Graduate & Apprentice Engineer Show
- October 31 – RSPCA Derby Halloween Open Day
Addressing missed appointments
We need your help to improve our services and ensure timely care for all patients. In August, 336 appointments were missed. That’s over 87 hours of clinical time wasted.
When appointments are missed, it not only affects the individual patients but also limits our ability to offer those time slots to others in need of care.
You can help by cancelling any appointments you can no longer attend. Either via phone or on our website
Join our patient participation group (PPG)
We believe in working together with our patients to improve our services. Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a vital part of this effort, providing a platform for patients to share their insights and feedback.
The PPG is a group of patients who meet regularly to discuss and influence the way services are provided at Horizon. Members have the opportunity to suggest improvements, share experiences and help to shape the future of our practice.
We welcome patients from all backgrounds, ages and experiences. You can register to join our PPG by emailing direct to ddicb.horizon.ppg@nhs.net
As we wrap up this month’s newsletter, we want to extend our thanks to all of our patients for your continued support and trust in Horizon Healthcare.
We hope you found the information in this newsletter helpful and informative.
See you next month,
The Horizon Healthcare Team