Shared Care Prescribing Policy for Transgender Patients 

Please find our shared care prescribing policy here . This policy has been agreed within our PCN which comprises of 10 local practices.

Screening Programme for Trans Patients

Please find attached all the screening programs available for the LGBTq community

LGBTQ screening programme

Trans screening invitation

Burley Park Medical Centre

Trans patients may not be invited to routine screenings and can miss out on important health checks

Please ask a doctor or nurse to see if you’re due a screening and book an appointment to discuss how we can make your screening most comfortable for you.

LGBTQ foundation contact details

LGBTQ Support Groups

Name LGBTQSupport Groups	About	Contact	Link
Bad Mittens	The Bad Mittens is a LGBT+ inclusive badminton group. This means that the group is open to anyone to attend, you don’t have to identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans.	Bookings: https://www.meetup.com/Leeds-Inclusive-Sport/ Twitter: @LeedsLGBTHealth Facebook: The Bad Mittens	https://www.facebook.com/BadMittens/
Leeds Frontrunners	Running group set up for the LGBT community and their friends.	Twitter: @Lfrontrunners
Strike-back Kick Boxing	Open to all ages, this is an LGBT kickboxing group which wants to challenge the homophobic views while developing self-defence and kickboxing skills.	Steve –  07932033512, strike.back.kickboxing@gmail.com	https://www.facebook.com/groups/904473859642830/?fref=ts
Leeds Hunters	Inclusive rugby group open to all gay, bisexual and straight males.	https://www.theleedshunters.com/
Yorkshire Terriers FC	The Yorkshire Terriers were one of the first gay friendly teams to be founded and put together in the UK.	http://www.terriersfc.co.uk/	http://www.terriersfc.co.uk/
Leeds LGBT+ Book Club	Leeds LGBT+ Book Club meets 6-6.45pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month to discuss a range of books with LGBT+ themes. Open to anyone aged 18 and over who is LGBT+ or a close ally. You can find out more, including our reading list for the year, at http://www.leedslgbtbooks.co.uk/. Leeds LGBT+ book club also runs a two yearly LGBT Literature Festival.	leedslgbtbookclub@gmail.com	https://www.facebook.com/LeedsLGBTbooks/
Leeds Bi Group	Leeds Bi Group is a social/support group for people aged 18 and over who are attracted to more than one gender. For more information see www.leedsbigroup.org.uk or email leedsbigroup@gmail.com	leedsbigroup@gmail.com	http://www.leedsbigroup.org.uk/
Meetup – Leeds Gay Men	Consisting of 841 members, the Leeds Gay Men Group organise social events in an environment where members can meet, relax and make friends while having a great time.	LeedsGayMen@googlemail.com	https://www.meetup.com/LGMGroup/
LGBT+ Sport Fringe Festival	Inclusive events to support access, participation and awareness of LGBT+ in Sports and Physical Activity in Leeds	danny@lgbtsportfestival.co.uk	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069684236446149/?ref=br_rs
Lesbian Socials	We are a group of gay women from all over Yorkshire socialising in and around Leeds, Huddersfield & York, friendly to all lesbians, bisexuals and transgender women who love women	https://www.meetup.com/lesbiansocials/	https://www.meetup.com/lesbiansocials/
Proud ‘N’ Diverse	LGBTQI+ support group for people over the age of 18.	support@proudndiverse.co.uk	https://www.proudndiverse.co.uk/
BHA LeedsSkyline	provides prevention and support services for anyone at risk of, living with or affected by HIV in Leeds.	leedsskyline@thebha.org.uk	http://thebha.org.uk/skyline
Merrion Centre – Sexual Health	The Merrion Centre clinic offers walk in appointments for full STI and HIV testing during the day.	0113 392 0333	https://leedssexualhealth.com/services/merrion-centre
Yorkshire MESMAC	They offer services to various communities including men who have sex with men, BME people, people misusing drugs, sex workers, and LGB&T* young people and adults.	0113 244 4209	https://www.mesmac.co.uk/
Blacks Solicitors	Blacks are actively involved in the advancement of inclusion in Leeds; sponsoring the Leeds Hunters, supporting the Leeds LGBT* book club, and working alongside the LCC LGBT* Hub to promote diversity and acceptance throughout the Leeds commercial sector.	0113 207 0000	https://www.lawblacks.com/
TransLeeds	a support group, for Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming people	contact@transleeds.lgbt	https://twitter.com/TransLeeds
Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service	Crisis suport for anyone in the LGBT community, including (but not limited to) people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, asexual, intersex or are questioning their identity. They provide a safe space for you to talk about any feelings or share thoughts.	patrick.gatewood@lslcs.org.uk	https://www.lslcs.org.uk/services/group-work-2/lgbttrans-group/
Leeds University Union LGBT Society	The Leeds University Union LGBT+ Society is a student run welfare society that provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Our services range from having a welfare member of the committee to talk to at any time, to fun socials to help you make friends and get involved with the community.	0113 3801 400	https://www.luu.org.uk/groups/lgbt/
Leeds Beckett University – EQUALS Society	The EQUALS Society at Leeds beckett is a fun, safe and active LGBTQ* community established to promote the wellbeing and happiness of its members.		https://www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/groups/equals-society-formerly-lgbtq
SAGE	This is a partnership project between Yorkshire MESMAC and AgeUK Leeds. It’s main aim is to tackle the social isolation faced by older LGBT*Q people.	07736151895 R.Rawlings@mesmac.co.uk	https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-areas/leeds/sage
Out – 2 – 18	Group for 11-18 year olds who identify as LGBT+.	Courtnay.eyre@leeds.gov.uk
The Leeds Trinity Student Union LGBT+ society	offers support to LTU’S LGBT* students aswell as putting on events for LGBT* students and the wider Leeds Trinity Community

Zero Tolerance statement

This practice operates a zero tolerance policy towards harassment and abuse of staff or patients, which includes (but not limited to) homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, ageism, or harassment or abuse on basis of disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Do I need help?

Take the alcohol test is an excellent online tool which helps you work out if you’re at risk of alcohol-related problems and some simple things you can do to reduce the risk.

Or alternatively, if you’d prefer it in paper format:Alcohol brief intervention ()

Getting help

Forward Leeds

Forward Leeds has a wide range of services that support young people, adults and families in Leeds with alcohol and/or drug use.

It is the service that our Dr’s will refer you to if you need help, you can also self-refer to the service.

Here is the list of Forward Leeds services.

Or call them on 0113 8872477

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a national network of free self-help groups aimed at helping people recover from alcoholism.

Some people find them very useful and our Doctors often recommend them.

The best way of finding out about them and your closest group is at Alcoholics Anonymous.

Alcohol Worker in the practice

We have an alcohol support worker who attends the practice each week- please contact us on 0113 2953850 if you wish to book an appointment with them

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Health checks for people with a diagnosed problem

If you have one of the following conditions then you will be invited for an annual health check.

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Asthma
• Chronic bronchitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Learning disabilities
• Dementia
• Severe mental health problems

You may need a blood test before the appointment, in which case the invitation letter we send you will say this.

The appointment will be 20 minutes long, however if you have more than one problem it will be longer.

Additional support as you get older.

Clinical Care Co-ordinators

As you get older the range of problems you face can grow, to the point where it might be difficult to cope, know what to do for the best, or make it difficult for you to leave your house.

We have a small team of nurses at the practice who can help support older people with complex needs to sort out problems you can find yourself faced with.

The sorts of things they can help to find help with with are:

• Mobility issues
• Memory problems
• Loneliness and isolation
• Housing issues
• Practical issues such as help dressing and cleaning
• Health issues

Their role is to help you understand the range of services available, and to support you in deciding the best course of action.

If you feel they could be of help then ask your doctor to put you in touch.

District Nurses

District Nurses carry out many roles for housebound patients, including:

• General nursing procedures and investigations
• Post-surgery care
• Assessment of patients’ needs
• Care for terminally ill patients
• Loaning of equipment
• Looking after wounds and leg ulcers
• Educating patients about self-care

Referrals can be made by a Dr or nurse at the practice, patients themselves or by carers and family members.

Community Matron

Community matrons specialise in caring for older people, whether they live in their own home or a care home. They help patients manage their health problems and try to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

If a patient has to be admitted, they will communicate with the hospital team to ensure a smooth a discharge as possible.

Dementia services

It is very important that anyone who has problems with their memory has a proper assessment. If these problems are due to dementia then early diagnosis and referral have many benefits for the patient, their carer(s) and family. It can help them to plan and access the treatment and support they need and to improve their quality of life.

Please book with one of Dr’s who can make the initial assessment and refer you to the memory clinic if needs be.

Adult Social Care

Leeds city council help people aged over 18 to live as well as possible with their illness, disability or other problems. It can include help with things like washing, dressing, eating, getting out and about and keeping in touch with family and friends.

Adults who may need extra care and support include:

• Older people
• People with learning disabilities
• People with physical disabilities
• People with mental health problems
• People with drug and/or alcohol issues
• Carers

They offer a wide range of support and help and their adults and health page is a good place to start.

Or call them 0113 222 4401 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

This can be done by you, a family member, a friend.

If you have difficulty using the telephone please email them at feedback@leeds.gov.uk.

AVSED

Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (AVSED) is a charity working across Aireborough (including Yeadon, Rawdon and Guiseley; LS19 and LS20 postcodes)

Their aim is to prevent social isolation of local older people and help them live happy, healthy and independent lives.

The support we offer during pregnancy.

Midwife

Melanie Walls is our midwife.

She is available at the practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can book an appointment with her via the reception desk.

The role of the midwife

A midwife is a qualified nurse who has undertaken further training to provide and promote normal midwifery.

They help you to prepare for motherhood and promote good health for yourself and your baby by advising on the effects of drinking, smoking and good diet whilst you are pregnant.

The midwife guides you through your pregnancy and endeavours to detect any problems and make relevant referrals if necessary.

First appointment with the midwife

If you are pregnant you do not need to see the Dr in order to have your first appointment with the midwife.

You can arrange a booking appointment via the reception desk. This first appointment should be at about 9 weeks of pregnancy.Due date calculator

The Midwife will discuss your options for delivery, arrange appropriate referrals and provide you with dietary advice.

She will also take blood tests and will subsequently discuss the results with you. Whilst you are pregnant and until your baby is one year old you are entitled to free prescriptions and dental treatment. The Midwife will organise for an exemption certificate to be signed and sent off.

During The Pregnancy

Your maternity book lists when you will be seen by the Midwife, Doctor and hospital through your pregnancy. Should you have any concerns at any other time you can contact your midwife or, if she is not available, make an appointment to see a Doctor during normal surgery hours.

At some point during the course of your pregnancy, the Health Visitor will meet you to talk to you about her role in your care and about the childhood vaccination programme.

If you experience any MSK pain during your pregnancy, you can now self-refer for physiotherapy any time between 12 weeks pregnant and 6 weeks post-partum. This service can be used for pelvic girdle pain, back pain, hip pain and sciatica. Please see the following link if you would like to self-refer.

Obstetric physiotherapy referrals – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Please note this service is not to be used for bladder/bowel/pelvic floor dysfunction. If you experience any of these symptoms, then please call the GP surgery and ask for a GP appointment.

After Your Birth

After delivery, your Midwife will visit you at home to help you and your baby. Following the birth, she will visit you on your first day at home. When your baby is five days old she will carry out the Guthrie test (which is a special screening test that the Midwife will give you information about) and at ten days old she will discharge you and your baby from her care. Extra visits may be arranged according to need.

Your Health Visitor will visit you at home when your baby is between 10 and 14 days old and can advise on feeding, weaning and any family issues you may have.

About 6 weeks after your birth you should make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss contraception and any concerns you have about your own health.

Breastfeeding

It takes time for you and your baby to learn how to breastfeed.

The NHS Choices page on breast feeding might be useful.

Your midwife can also offer support and advice.

There are also a number of national services offering local support groups, which can be accessed via their websites:

• Babycafe
• Association of Breast Feeding Mothers
• La Leche League GB
• Breastfeeding Network

The term ‘social prescribing’ is used to describe a service which supports people to access a range of non-medical services and activities in their local area.

Social prescribing can help people with different social, emotional or practical needs to find the right support and improve their health and wellbeing.

The service can help you:

• Get support to improve your physical health.
• Find employment or volunteering opportunities or learn a new skill.
• Tackle money, housing, work or benefits issues.
• Cope with a particular condition or difficulty.
• Access ways of improving your emotional wellbeing such as befriending schemes, peer support or arts and leisure activities.

Our local service is run by Linking Leeds

To make an appointment please contact them on 0113 336 7612 or email linking.leeds@nhs.net

You can now complete your Asthma review online using the below link.

To complete your Asthma Review please click here

GPs often act as advocates for patients when dealing with issues in the hospital or by making sure that their patients’ and/or families’ voices are heard when a decision is needed about their care.

Advocacy involves looking at choices together and helping patients to make decisions. It may be writing a letter of support or communicating on behalf of the patient.

When advocates who are not part of social services or the NHS are needed, they can be found in Leeds at:

• Advonet
• Articulate Advocacy CIC
• Leeds Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Online

For general advice about bereavement you might find the NHS choices article on bereavement useful.

If you are looking for advice about dealing with the practical aspects (such as legal issues) of someone dying then try the Bereavement Advice Centre.

The Leeds Bereavement Forum collates allot of information on the services available in Leeds.

In collaboration with Leeds City Council, Child Bereavement UK is offering support for children, young people and their families, who have been bereaved of someone important in their life. The service is for Leeds families with young people up to and including age 18, and up to 25 with SEND, who are in need of bereavement support.

For further information: www.childbereavementuk.org/leeds, or contact the Leeds Helpline on 0113 503598 or leedssupport@childbereavementuk.org

In person

There are also several organisations and charities that provide specialist advice and support to those that have been bereaved:

• Cruse (bereavement care in Leeds area)
• Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity)
• The Compassionate Friends
• Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service
• Child Bereavement UK
• Winston’s Wish (for bereaved children)

Information for carers and the help we provide.

Who is a carer?

Many carers are not known by their GP practice as there is confusion around how to define the term ‘carer’.

A carer is a person of any age (including children) who provides unpaid support to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t get by without their help. This could be due to old age, frailty, disability, a serious health condition, mental ill health or substance misuse. Parents of children who are disabled or who have a serious health condition are also considered to be carers.

It is estimated that 10% of patients are carers.

Improving carer identification

As a practice, we want to increase the number of people on our carers’ register so that we can look after you better. We do this by:

• Asking patients with long-term conditions to name their carers
• Running awareness-raising campaigns to get carers to tell us about their caring responsibilities

What we offer to improve healthcare for carers

• Flu vaccination – most carers are eligible for a free flu vaccination to protect themselves and the person they care for
• Regular health check appointments to help you keep fit and well
• More flexible appointments
• Carer support groups
• Referrals to carers’ services for more specialised information, advice and support

Dedicated services for carers

If you care for someone and would like additional support then the following services may help

• Carers Leeds
• Carers Trust
• Family Action website

Upcoming events for carers

Please follow the link here for wellbeing workshops designed for carers.