Wellbeing Partnership Takes Shape:

Many people in Lympne, and across the country, are finding it difficult to see their GP. To help address this, a Wellbeing Partnership has been created to explore solutions. While we hope to see more GPs available in the future, this will take time. In the meantime, the NHS has formed a Primary Care Network, bringing together seven local GP practices to provide immediate services through a ‘hub.’ For more information, visit: https://www.fhrpcn.co.uk.

Through this hub, residents can access nurse consultations online using eConsult and manage repeat
prescriptions using the NHS app. The goal is to ensure that everyone who needs a GP or practice nurse
appointment can get one without long waits.  Locally, the Lympne Parish Council, Kent County Council, and the Folkestone Hythe & Rural Primary Care Hub have collaborated to offer the following services:

IT Support: A volunteer IT Champion (James, supported by KCC) is available to help residents use the NHS app and eConsult. In the future, James may also assist with other technology, such as parking apps.

Social Prescribing: Village activity organisers and the church can connect residents with social prescribing link workers, who offer non-medical support through the NHS. Earlier this year, the parish council shared a Lympne Directory with useful local resources.

Health Talks and Events: Based on feedback from a community questionnaire, the partnership will host health experts and speakers on a range of topics. These talks will take place in the village hall or church and cover
issues like diabetes and caring for loved ones.

Screening and Health Checks: At village events, such as the upcoming Christmas Fair, there will be information on health screenings and vaccines. There will also be free blood pressure and blood sugar level checks.

Support Groups: A grief and loss discussion group may be set up in the village to provide support around
end-of-life care.

We especially encourage women to share their thoughts by completing the health questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/ZBRoDKyQfL45AhUv5. Your feedback will help shape future events and services.- Cllr. Anne Beales

Together, with the coordination of the Wellbeing Partnership, we can support each other and access professional healthcare when needed.