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Public Health News

November 2022
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Talk Money Week aims to reduce the stigma around money by encouraging conversations among families, friends, neighbours, customers, colleagues and communities. Talking about finances has been shown to help people make better informed and less risky financial decisions. It also helps people feel less stressed or anxious and more in control, have stronger personal relationships, and help their children form good lifetime money habits. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and pressures due to the rising cost of living has made it more important than ever to start conversations about money to look after our financial wellbeing. 
 
Throughout the week there will be activity across the UK to get more people talking about personal finance issues, and engaging with topics such as managing credit, saving regularly, planning for retirement, dealing with debt, and teaching children and young people about managing money.
 
Talk Money Week is an annual public awareness campaign, run by the Money and Pensions Service, to get the nation having conversations about money. It takes place from 7th-11th November 2022

For more information on Talk Money Week visit www.maps.org.uk/talk-money-week/
Warm Spaces in B&NES
Many of you will be aware of the new Warm Spaces in Bath & North East Somerset; here’s the news item:
https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/next-steps-warm-spaces-bath-and-north-east-somerset-energy-costs-soar.
 
The Warm Spaces Directory has just gone live (on Live Well B&NES) and organisations and venues in B&NES are being asked to come forward and register as a Warm Space. Once the Directory is more populated, we will be looking to promote it to B&NES residents.
Support for those living in cold homes in B&NES
Impact of cold homes on health and wellbeing
Cold homes can have a big impact on health and wellbeing and on health inequalities. The current energy crisis and subsequent rise in energy costs along with energy inefficient homes can lead to problems with cold and damp/mould which can affect people’s health, particularly the more vulnerable. A home can be hard to heat if the cost of heating to a comfortable and safe temperature is more than the resident can afford.  Some homes are particularly difficult to keep warm in cold weather. These include houses with broken or draughty windows and doors, those dwellings which are poorly insulated and those which rely on more traditional heating methods such as storage heaters.
 
Cold homes can cause and worsen respiratory conditions, cardiovascular diseases, poor mental health, dementia, hypothermia.  It can also increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if boilers, cooking, and heating appliances are poorly maintained or ventilated.
 
Energy at Home
The Council’s Energy at Home www.energyathome.org.uk service is an important resource available to B&NES residents.  Energy at home provides information and signposting on making energy saving home improvements including low carbon heating options, insulation, and renewable technologies in addition to information about grant funding available.

Bright Green Homes
 Current grants available include the Bright Green Homes grant funding for eligible households to help lower the cost of their energy bills and reduce their C02 emissions

DHI Online Platform 

Developing Health and Independence (DHI) offers an online platform for young people who are 18 and under. The platform known as THE WRAP enables young people to get support at an early stage and empowers them to make positive choices, helping them to build resilience and overcome life’s challenges. In Bath and North East Somerset, THE WRAP links into Project28, making it easier for young people to access free and confidential services, providing a space for young people to be open about the problems they are facing. Please promote THE WRAP to your networks.

For young people looking to take charge and find further information and resources to help them make the right decision visit: https://www.thewrapdhi.org.uk/self-help-tool
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
November 18-24th is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.
Antibiotic resistance remains one of the biggest threats facing us today.
Everyone can play a part!
Why not take the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating science around antibiotics with resources designed by teachers and scientists at e-Bug.  You could also join over 170,000 people and take a pledge to become Antibiotic Guardians. Simple actions can be taken such as finishing a course of antibiotics as prescribed and not sharing them with others, talking to a pharmacist first for coughs, colds, and sore throats before going to a GP and effective hand washing.
 
Please get in touch if you’d be interested in doing more this Antimicrobial Awareness Week!
 
Look out for social media posts using the following hashtags:
#AntibioticGuardian
#KeepAntibioitcsWorking
#WAWW2022

B&NES Suicide Prevention Event – 12th October

Thanks to all of those who attended the Annual B&NES Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Event at the Guildhall on Wednesday 12th October. There were over 50 attendees representing the B&NES community, council, and local organisations.
Bath Mind displayed their ‘blanket of compassion’ (see below) created by individuals using Bath Mind’s breathing space service, to recognise the strength and voice of individuals with lived experience.

It was great to see so many people get together to discuss how Suicide Prevention is everybody’s business and what we can all do to embed Suicide Prevention into our everyday work. We were particularly grateful to our speakers who presented at the event this included, expert by experience, Bath Mind, Samaritan’s and the Avon and Somerset Police.
If you would like a copy of the presentations given on the day or would like to discuss the next Suicide Prevention agenda, please contact Suicide_Prevention@Bathnes.gov.uk.
Covid 19 Vaccinations
There's still time to grab your first, second or booster doses. Anyone who is eligible can book their vaccination appointment online (new appointments are added frequently) or find a walk-in clinic on the NHS website. You need to be registered with a GP (or call 119) to book online. You do not need to book or be registered with a GP to use a walk-in clinic.
Check your eligibility here for 1st and 2nd Covid-19 vaccination and here for the Covid 19 booster vaccination.

Upcoming Walk in Covid-19 vaccination clinics:
 
Bath Citadel Salvation Army, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1XE
3rd November 11-5pm
24th Nov 11-5pm
 
Bath City Football Club, 105 High St, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1DB
17th November 11-5.30pm (Flu vaccine also available at this clinic)
 
Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccination is important because:
  • Whilst flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions
  • More people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • If you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, research shows that you’re more likely to be seriously ill
Flu Vaccine for Adults
Who can have the flu vaccine?
Check eligibility here

Where to get the flu vaccine
You can have the NHS flu vaccine at:
  • Your GP surgery
  • A pharmacy offering the service-if you’re aged 18 or over
  • Some maternity services if you’re pregnant
  • Sometimes you might be offered the flu vaccine at a hospital appointment
Flu Vaccine for Children
The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is safe and effective. It is offered every year to children to help protect them against ‘flu.
Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for children. It can also lead to serious problems, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also protects others who are vulnerable to flu, such as babies and older people.

Who can have the flu vaccine?
Check eligibility here
 
Where children can have the flu vaccine                                      
  • From 6 months until 2 years  (with a long-term condition)   -   GP surgery
  • From 2 years until child starts school   -   GP surgery
  • All children at primary school   -  School 
  • Some secondary school aged children in eligible groups  -  School
  • Children in eligible school groups ( with a long-term health condition)  -  School or GP surgery
  • Children who are home-schooled or not in mainstream  education  (same ages as those offered in eligible groups at schools)   -  Community clinic
The Autumn 2022 edition of Safe Home is hot off the press! The newsletter is aimed towards people working or volunteering with families and children. This edition includes a focus on road safety, how to heat the home safely, electrical safety, keeping safe over Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas, a link to the recording of the recent safer sleep webinar, a product recall, and more.
Sexual Health Training Programme – NEW DATES
All courses are free to anyone working with young people and/or parents and carers in the Bath and North East Somerset area.
 
To book a place on any of the courses on the programme, please visit the Eventbrite page links below
 
Drugs, alcohol and sexual health
14th of November 2022 09.30-14.30 Southside Youth and Community Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411880805577
5th of January 2023  09.30-14.30  Keynsham Civic Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411889972997
 
Basic sexual health training
7th December 2022 13:30-16:30 Keynsham Civic Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411898378137
 
Supporting the sexual health needs of young people with learning disabilities
25th January 2023 10:00-14:30 Keynsham Civic Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411904707067
 
Impact of the internet on young people's relationships and sexual health
2nd of March 2023 10:00-14:30 Keynsham Civic Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411902590737
 
Supporting young people with their sexual health
16th of February 2023 10:00-14:30  Keynsham Civic Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/411900464377
 
Cancellations made less than 10 working days before the course date or non-attendance on the day will incur a charge for the delegate.
Do you think you could be a volunteer mentor with Mentoring Plus?
Could you spare an hour or two a week to support a  young person aged 7-25 year old in BathNES facing family difficulties or challenges in school? Volunteer mentors are kind, committed adults who meet up weekly with the young person to have a chat, do fun activities and explore their community together.
 
No previous experience is needed and full training is given. To find out more information on how to become a volunteer mentor and how you can make a real difference to a young person’s life click here:
https://mentoringplus.net/get-involved/become-a-mentor

HENRY

Free, healthy families course for parents/carers with children aged 1-5 years. You can also choose between a group online course or a group in person course. Get supportive tips on healthy/fussy eating, impact of screen time, feeling more confident as a parent, family lifestyle habits and physical activity.
Upcoming dates:
  • In person, 20th Sept - 15th Nov, 10-12.30pm in Twerton.

Webinar recording: Understanding sudden infant death syndrome in infancy, and promoting safer sleep in 0-1s in B&NES, Swindon & Wiltshire

B&NES Public Health & Prevention worked with partners across Swindon and Wiltshire to organise a webinar which offered the opportunity to hear from two experts in the field from University of Bristol: Professor Peter Fleming, Professor of Infant Health and Developmental Physiology, and Dr. Anna Pease, Research Fellow who reported on their research and offered:
  • the latest safer sleeping messages for parents and carers of infants aged 0-1
  • tips on engaging families with infants at increased risk to improve the uptake of safer sleep advice
A recording of the webinar can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/759637515/227756d49e
 

Cook It!

Do you know about the free Cook It courses run by the B&NES Wellbeing Service (part of the Community Wellbeing Hub)? This is a friendly cook-a-long style courses for families in B&NES with children aged 5-17. These courses will improve yours and your children's confidence with cooking healthy, low cost meals. You can do a course online or in person (£30 supermarket voucher given for those completing a course online, otherwise all ingredients and equipment provided). They also run a specific Cook It for new parents, this is specifically for parents/carers (dads are welcome too) with babies/toddlers who have started weaning or about to start, to get guidance on healthy, suitable meals for this age. Please contact the Community Wellbeing Hub to book a free place: 0300 247 0050 or email BATHNES.thehub@hcrgcaregroup.com
 
Forthcoming dates are:
 
Wed 16th Nov - 14th Dec 4-5:30pm at Castle Primary, Keynsham
Mon 14th Nov - 12th Dec 5-6pm, Online.
Mon 14th Nov - 10th Dec 4pm - 5:30pm at Paulton Village Hall
B&NES Early Help News Autumn 2022
Keep up to date with the latest news about early help in B&NES. The first edition of B&NES Early Help News has just been launched and can be viewed at: https://mailchi.mp/a50e79430fef/earlyhelpnewssept2022
The e-newsletter includes an update on Children’s Centre Services, how to refer to early help services, details on the forthcoming early help workshop, a summary of what you said about the Early Help App and more.  
 
If you would like to receive future editions, please subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/h-6GhP
B&NES Early Help
Do you work with children, young people or parent/carers?  If so, do you know about the Early Help App?
For more information, please click here.
 






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