Join us for The Big Community Bite

B inspired are working with Taste at Leicester College to offer ‘the Big Community Bite’; an elegant afternoon tea experience for Braunstone residents. 

This event will take place on Thurs 15 May, 1.45-3.15pm at The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, LE3 1QZ, offering tasty treats and live music. The event is part of b inspired’s wellbeing programme, so residents who attend will receive a free wellbeing check and journal. 

The Big Community Bite is available to anyone who lives in the LE3 1 postcode area, with residents being asked to contribute a small donation of £4 per person.

Bookings can be made online or by contacting the Neighbourhood Support Team on 0116 2769 5020 or support@b-inspired.org.uk. Payment must be made by Fri 2 May in order to attend the event. This can be taken either in cash or over the phone. To book your place, please visit The Big Community Bite 

Let’s come together, connect and enjoy some delicious food! 

Link to this on our website: www.b-inspired.org.uk/what-s-on/join-us-for-the-big-community-bite/

The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is ending from 1 February 2025.

 The LLR Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 12 December 2024, following a lengthy consultation process including discussions with patient representative groups and clinicians including GPs, dietitians and pharmacists.

 You can read more about the changes on the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB

 Where you can find out more

For further information about the changes to the prescribing of Gluten-free products and the support available please visit the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB

 In addition to find out more about Coeliac Disease and how to manage symptoms, please visit  - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/www.nhs.uk/conditions/Coeliac-disease

 There is a lot of information on the Coeliac UK website at www.coeliac.org.uk that you can access if you want advice about your diet including:

• Home of Gluten free recipes
• Diet and health workshops
• Food and drink information
• Gluten-free food on a budget

 The Association of UK Dietitians also have a range of support and information - www.bda.uk.com/resource/coeliac-disease-and-Gluten-free-diet.html

 The BBC Good Food website also contains top 10 tips for a gluten free diet www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/top-10-tips-gluten-free-diet      

 Patient Webinars are also available to view on Overview of Coeliac Disease - patientwebinars.co.uk

 There is local advice and support available on the cost of living from local authorities:

• Leicester City Council - Household support fund
• Leicestershire County Council - Cost of living support
• Rutland County Council - Cost of living support

If you require specific advice, please ask your GP if you can be referred to a dietitian. If you have a general enquiry about the changes, you can:

• Email: llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net
• Telephone: 0116 295 3405
• Write: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, Leicestershire County Council, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8TB

As of the 1st October 2024, we will no longer be accepting patient queries/requests via email. You can send in requests via our online consultation tab on the home screen. 

A fit to work note, is form completed by a clinical member to inform your work if you are fit to work commonly referred to as sick notes. From the 1st October 2024 we will no longer be taking these requests over the phone, you can request these by going on to our online services tab and completing a 'admin query' this will be sent to the relevant clinician and actioned within two working days. You will recieve a message to confirm if your request has been accepted or declined. You will not need to call the surgery regarding this. 

Are you upto date on your vaccinations? Is your child protected? Are you worried about getting your child vaccinated? Contact the practice to make an appointment with our Practice Nurse.