Health and Engagement Forum

Volume 4

An invite to the Royal Garden Party

On the auspicious day of Tuesday 16th May 2017. Dr Mehta and Mr Mehta were invited to the Royal Garden Party hosted by her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

One the first Royal Garden Party was held I the 1860s by Queen Victoria, since then the

tradition has been carried on by Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal

Garden parties hosted by her Majesty the Queen, are held three times a year at

Buckingham Palace and once at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Approximately 8,000 people are invited each party. The parties are an opportunity for

the royal family to meet and greet a cross-section of British society, a way of

recognising and rewarding public service for the impact they have made on their

communities.

Attending one of the Queen’s Garden Party was a lifetime highlight for me. It was a

real privilege and delight to be invited to Buckingham Palace and attain such a rare and

wonderful experience, one that I will always cherish and remember for many years. To

see so many people from all walks of life regardless of creed and colour intermingle was

heart-warming. Guests are free to eat, drink and stroll around the beautiful Palace

gardens. A buffet was laid out and tea and cordial drinks were provided for all the

guests. Music was played by The Band of the Coldstream Guards. Her majesty the

Queen wearing pink looked elegant and poise, played a delightful host to her guests.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family

circulated amongst their guests through 'lanes'. Each takes a different route and

random presentations are made so that everyone has an equal chance of speaking to

Her Majesty and other Members of the Royal Family. – Mr Rajash Mehta

Mr Raj Mehta Chairman

Mr Raj Mehta and Dr Poonam Mehta at Buckingham Palace

John Taylor Hospice supports family at home For Eric and Evelyn Hill their Perry Barr home was their pride and joy. Full of treasured memories it’s where they enjoyed 54 years of marriage, raised three children and celebrated the arrival of five grandchildren. When the time came to make plans for their future care both Eric and Evelyn had the same wish - to remain in their much-loved home surrounded by the people they love. To help ensure they were cared for how and where they wanted, John Taylor Hospice teams stepped in to provide practical and emotional support for the whole family. Their daughter Lynne explains: “Mum died from lung cancer on 22 December 2006 and we called the nurses that cared for her ‘angels’. Three years later they cared for us again when dad had stomach cancer. One night dad was very poorly and we panicked and phoned the hospice. They came to us so quickly and just took over, making him at ease. I was with him when he passed away on 14 August 2009.” Ninety per cent of people who choose John Taylor Hospice’s caring at home service live at home to the end of their life because that it their wish. “When you’re losing someone and you’ve never gone through it before you don’t know how to cope and it can be scary,” added Lynne. “The support from the John Taylor nurses was just amazing and I couldn’t have coped without them. When we didn’t know what to do, they were there to reassure us and give advice. They looked after me as well as my parents and it meant the world to me that they both got their wish to stay at home.” To thank John Taylor staff for their care and support, Eric and Evelyn’s granddaughter Lynsey Price set about organising a series of fundraising events to help the hospice. “I was very close to my grandparents and have so many wonderful memories of them,” said Lynsey, aged 31. “They were very much home birds and loved their house. You could pop in whenever you wanted and everyone was welcome – they always had the kettle on for visitors. The hospice were fantastic in helping my nan and grandad to stay in the home where they’d lived for their entire married life. We just wanted to do something to thank them for everything they’ve done for our family.” Together with husband David, Lynsey hosted a coffee morning and cake sale at their home in Broseley, Shropshire in February 2017. The following month they threw a fundraising party at their local wine bar where David’s hair-raising entertainment was one of the ‘mane’ attractions of the evening! In a twist on the popular charity head shave, David decided to grow his hair for six months and have it shaved off at the party. “I’ve always liked having my hair short,” explains David, 48. “When I was out with friends one night, one of them challenged me to grow my hair for charity. I know some people might think that’s strange but for me it was a real challenge as I don’t like having hair at all! I grew it for six months and it was curly and sticking out all over the place. I couldn’t wait to have it shaved off!” Together they’ve raised £1,197 to support patients living with a terminal illness and their families. Lynsey’s employer, Royal Bank of Scotland, has contributed £250 and David’s employer FrameXpress has also donated £50.

John Taylor’s Head of Fundraising Katie Mitchell said: “Fundraisers like Lynsey and David help us to continue being there for patients and their families when they need us most. We are very grateful to them, and everyone who supported them, for their kindness and generosity.” For more information on John Taylor Hospice see www.johntaylorhospice.org.uk

Pictured (left-right): Lynsey Price, Hospice Fundraising Manager Katie Mitchell, David Price and Lynsey’s parents Vince and Lynne Shayler.

Dr Bhomra and Mr Raj Mehta participated in the fun run. They have both been ardently participated in the yearly Sutton fun run for the last seven years and raised money for the John Taylor Hospice.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood

Police team Summer News

Letter June 2017.

Well summer has arrived , and in the words of the song the living is easy, well let’s not make it easy for the summer time burglar , because when the suns out so is the burglar looking for easy pickings , so here are some tips to help keep your belongings and property safe. In warm weather we of course open windows, so if you can’t see the door or window shut & lock them. If you’re away from home make sure it looks lived in, cut the grass just before you go, trim hedges so burglars can’t use them as cover, cancel milk and newspaper deliveries, also the Royal Mail offer a keep safe service for your post, so it doesn’t pile up in your porch, a sure sign the house is empty, the burglar loves that. For more details visit royalmail.com/keepsafe. Also use a timer to switch lights and a radio on, so the house looks occupied. It a great time to be out on a bike, but always lock it up and mark it using a uv pen with your house No & post code. Also if out in the car make sure you close windows and lock the doors and don’t leave valuables on display.

Help us beat the Burglar!!

You can keep up to date with what’s going on where you live & work visit www.wmnow.co.uk click join, its free & easy to use

By all means enjoy a drink this summer, but drink responsibly stay with friends &

NEVER drink and drive.

We will be out and about this summer, so come and say hello, look out for our Police surgeries and we will be attending various summer events in and around Kingstanding. As always we would love you to come along and join in the summer fun!

If you need us in an emergency call 999. For anything else please call 101.

Look out for information about our Pop up World Café

event coming soon to venue near YOU!!

If your summer is being spoiled by the noise & nuisance of illegal motorcycles on or off the road, please call 101 with if possible a description of the bike & rider. We are keen to get these bikes seized and crushed. Any info you have will be treated in confidence.

If you want to pass on info about crime, but don’t want to speak to the police:

CALL

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METFORMIN Counter insulin resistance in liver, fat and skeletal muscle.

Reduces hepatic glucose output and increases peripheral glucose

disposal

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant increase of

hypoglycaemia

No weight gain

Not cause hyperinsulinaemia

Extensive experience

Reduced CV events

Can improve blood lipid

profile

Other possible benefits( eg

anti-cancer)

Important renal condrictions

Avoid if high risk of hypoxaemia

Check renal function and Hb

annually

Titrate cautiously to minimise risk

of GI side effects

Diabetes

What do we know about diabetes ?

Patient education should also involve informing patients of complications related to

diabetes such as:

Stroke

Heart Disease

Kidney Disease

Blindness

Amputation:

This can be due to poor diabetic control. It can be controlled by:

Adherence to diet and physical activity from 5 minutes to half an hour a week.

Quit smoking and, if possible reduce alcohol

UK PDS Nice (2) Guidelines. First line of treatment for type 2 diabetes is Metformin it works

in the liver by reducing the amount of glucose produced and also enhances insulin

sensitivity in muscle and decreases intestinal absorption of glucose

Jagdish Benning (Nurse)

Foods and Drinks to avoid during pregnancy:

Pregnant women should avoid the following foods during pregnancy, as they could

be a risk to your unborn baby: Cheeses with a white, mouldy rind such ad brie, camembert and blue veined

cheeses such as Roquefort. These cheeses could contain listeria, a bacteria

that can harm your baby.

Raw or under cooked meat and eggs are all possible sources of harmful

bacteria for your unborn baby. Meat and eggs must be cooked thoroughly.

Raw seafood such as oysters or sushi that has not been frozen. Shark,

swordfish or marlin. These fish contain unsafe levels of naturally occurring

mercury. Tuna contains a small amount of mercury, it is therefore best to

limit

consumption to a maximum of four medium-sized cans, or two fresh tuna

steaks per week.

Liver and liver products

(such as pate or liver sausage) - they may contain large amounts of retinol

form of vitamin A. If too much of this is eaten it could be harmful to your

baby.

Alcohol - stop drinking alcohol during pregnancy, especially during the first

3 months as it can increase risk of miscarriage.

Caffeine - Limit this to no more than 200mg of caffeine a day (e.g. 2 mugs of

instant coffee, 4 cups of tea or 5 cans of cola a day). An alternative is to

switch to decaffeinated hot drinks and cola instead.

Vitamins:

Folic Acid (400 micrograms a day) should be taken until

13 weeks of pregnancy. This reduces the risk of your

baby having spina bifida (when the spine and spinal cord do not develop

properly leaving a gap in the spine).

It is also advisable to take vitamin D (10

micrograms a day) throughout your

pregnancy - this will help your baby's

bone to develop.

The healthy start vitamin tablets, contain

the above 2 vitamins and can be

obtained FREE from participating

pharmacist and local children's centres. All you are required to do is to take

pregnancy notes and complete a registration form. Healthy start vitamins

consumption are recommended through-out pregnancy and up to 12 months after

birth.

Afrah Muflihi Community Midwife, (Aston and Great Barr team)

What is a Nut Allergy? Nut allergy is a type of food allergy to nuts. It is different from nut allergies.

Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include itchiness, urticarial, swelling,

eczema, sneezing, asthma, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, diarrhea, and

cardiac arrest. Anaphylaxis may occur.

What type of nuts can cause an allergic reaction Allergy to peanut and tree nuts is the most common food allergy in adults and

children. However, since most children start eating other foods first, allergies to

other foods such as egg and cows' milk protein typically present before nut

allergies. While children often grow out of other allergies, only around 20% of

children with nut allergies resolve. This means that 4 out of 5 children with nut

allergies will continue to have these allergies as an adult.

Make sure that you, and others around you like your friends and family, know that

you are allergic to nuts and what to do if an allergic reaction starts:

If your child has a nut allergy then make sure that anyone else who looks after your

child knows about it and knows what to do if a reaction starts. For example,

nursery staff, babysitters, teachers and other parents. Your doctor - either your GP

or a hospital doctor with special training in children's medical care (a pediatrician)

- will be able to write a care plan. This care plan will tell anyone looking after your

child what they should do if the child has an allergic reaction.

Anyone with a nut allergy should wear a medical emergency identification bracelet

or equivalent that tells other people about your allergy.

What to to when you think you may be having a reaction

It is vitally important that if an allergic reaction starts you get treatment as quickly

as possible. Mild reactions can be treated with an antihistamine medicine. More

serious reactions are treated with adrenaline (epinephrine) given by injection,

which, if given quickly, can reverse the symptoms of the reaction. If you have a

severe allergy you must carry your adrenaline (epinephrine) injection with you at

all times. The adrenaline (epinephrine) injection is like a pen. You will carry this

with you all the time. Brand names include EpiPen®, Emerade® and Jext®.

These adrenaline (epinephrine) injections come in different doses for adults and

children. They work by injecting adrenaline (epinephrine) into your thigh muscle.

Always check the expiry date on the adrenaline (epinephrine) regularly. If it passes

the expiry date, get a new one. Also, make sure that you know how to use it

properly. Your family and friends should know how to use it too, in case you are not

able to.

By: Rahul Mehta aged 12

Peanut Allergy Symptoms

Itchy skin or hives,

which can appear as

small spots or large

welts.

An itching or tingling

sensation in or

around the mouth or

throat.

Nausea.

A runny or congested

nose.

Anaphylaxis (less common), a potentially life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing and can send the body into shock

The forum meeting on the 28th of June 2017 was a great success and the turn out was good. We hope that everyone found it interesting and useful as we did, for those who were unable to attend we have brief view of the meeting

Easter parade at Christ the King School

June Locke Chair Person PPG

A yearly event at Christ the King school (Kingstanding) enjoyed by the Children, Parents and Staff. You can clearly see the hard work by the Children and Parent. We would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work. The creativity and ideas were amazing. The children truly do put Kingstanding on the map and we hope that this yearly event will continue to inspire the children to grow.

Although, Aylesbury Surgery presents a trophy to the winner every year for us all the children are winners. Well done to them all.

Stake holders and community members

Kirrpal Danjaul

PA to Mr Rajash Mehta

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Our next meeting will be held

on the

20th of September

2017

At

2.00pm

Venue to be

announced Please let us know if you wish

to participate in our next

meeting. A 2-5 minute slot will

be allocated. Even if you do

not wish to participate

everyone is welcome to attend

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Aylesbury Surgery Health and

Engagement Community Forum

Aylesbury Surgery

Warren Farm Road

Kingstanding

Birmingham

B44 0DX

Tel: 0747479195

E-Mail:

ashiforum@outlook.com

Facebook: Aylesbury Surgery

Health and Engagement Forum

Twitter@ @rajashmehta

On a final note: We would like to pay our deepest respects to those who have lost

loved ones and everyone who was affected by the terrible attack incidents in

Manchester , and London. Those behind these attacks cannot be allowed to win. They

try to threaten our very way of life but in doing so, inspire people to show the best of

humanity by presenting generosity and compassion

We are thankful to the security and intelligence services that are dedicated to

safeguard the public and keeping us safe.

Our hearts are heavy with sadness for all the lives lost and families affected by the

Grenfall Tower fire. This was tragic incident. Residents of the flats have lost families,

their homes, possessions. Their lives have been changed forever leaving scars mentally

and physically. We cannot to even begin to imagine what an horrific ordeal they had

to encounter.

Our thoughts, our prayers go out to all the victims and those who have lost family members in the terrorist attacks in Manchester, London and the Grenfall Tower fire. Mr Rajash Mehta

PC Najib/CTU

Dr Risma Gohil GP

Victoria Bixby

New Heights

Patricia Bryan & Sarah Potter-

Concannon- Bowel Cancer/GHH

Bridget Green- WASPI