» Information
» Local Postings
23,480 page views over twelve months, updated daily.
» Oadby
Welcome to Oadby
Leicestershirevillages.com is an Online community that bridges the gaps between the communities dwelling across the county of Leicestershire.
Like all other villages, Oadby has it's own designated homepage. Which provides a platform for the people of Oadby to participate in discussions, list and view all activities and events within the area, post and read notices. Moreover it provides links to useful services, notable organisations and local businesses.
My name is Tasleem Kousar and I am the new website administrator for the Oadby village's website. Please get registered to benefit yourself from the whole range of activities and services.If you have any problems or queries please feel free to contact me at tkousar.oadbylv@googlemail.com
» Latest News
Posted:
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:24am
PALs offering help to patients and carers
Patients and carers are being reminded they can get more information on health services or give feedback on the care they have received through NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
PALS is a customer care service for the NHS which offers free information and advice, with contact kept confidential if required.
“We try to resolve any problems or concerns patients may experience when using health services,” said PALS manager Becky Millward. “Our aim is to do this quickly and informally before the issue becomes more serious. More »
“PALS also has access to a wealth of local and national health information and can signpost people to other organisations and support groups which can help.”
She added: “We also want to hear from patients or the public who have comments or suggestions about local health services. The feedback we receive from patients and visitors is used to improve local health services.”
PALS can be contacted by calling 01455 441 971 or 01509 564 444, by texting your enquiry to 07747 006 980 or emailing pals@lcr.nhs.uk
Letters can be sent to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), FREEPOST-RRHS-EUHR-LCZANHS, Leicestershire County and Rutland, Lakeside House, 4 Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 1SS.
NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland is also giving patients and carers a chance to speak out about their experiences of using hospitals, GP practices and community health services in an online questionnaire.
People have until 30 September to complete the Patient Experience Questionnaire, which can be found on the trust’s website at www.lcr.nhs.uk/patientexperience « Less
Posted:
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:21am
Migraine Awareness Week (5-11 September)
Do you know the difference between a migraine and a headache? NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland is urging everyone to find out during Migraine Awareness Week (5-11 September).
Migraines affect around 15 per cent of adults in the UK – one in four women and one in 12 men – and, along with a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head, can also lead to feeling sick and sensitivity to light.
Sufferers can often get a warning sign – known as aura – which includes visual problems and stiffness in the neck, shoulders or limbs, and there are often five stages to a migraine, although not everyone will experience all of these. More »
- Pre-headache stage – possible changes in mood, energy levels, behaviour and appetite
- Aura – some people experience a sensation, or aura, before a migraine, such as flashes of light, blind spots and difficulty focusing
- Headache stage – pulsating or throbbing pain on one side of the head, with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to bright light and loud sounds
- Resolution stage – most attacks gradually fade away, or can stop after vomiting
- Recovery stage – feeling of exhaustion and weakness
Dr Chris Trzcinski, a GP and chairman of NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland’s professional executive committee, said: “Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraines, which can be extremely debilitating and affect your quality of life.
“They are thought to be caused by changes in the chemicals of the brain, in particular levels of serotonin which is the feel-good chemical, and triggers can include stress, tiredness, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruit and cheese, bright lights, loud noises and changes in climate, as well as some medicines.
“Keeping a migraine diary could help to identify triggers such as stress or certain foods and mean you are able to avoid these in the future.
“There are also over-the-counter painkillers available, but sufferers who feel these are not helping to manage their migraines, or those who have noticed a change in their migraine symptoms, or who get more frequent attacks, should visit their GP.”
For more information on migraines visit NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk « Less
Posted:
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:49am
Members of the public are invited to attend this years ENABLE annual partnership event which is being held on 23rd September 2010 at NSPCC Training Centre in Leicester. The theme for this years event is 'Environmental Behavioural Change' to make Leicestershire greener.
For this year’s event we will be joined by Trewin Restorick the CEO of Global Action Plan. He will give an inspirational speech on environmental behavioural change and how we could replicate some of those ideas here in Leicestershire. There will also be the opportunity to attend two of the following four workshops:- More »
1) Community carbon reduction- N.W. Leicestershire
2) Micro energy generation- Energy Savings Trust & Tilton Green
3) Low carbon transport- Leicestershire County Council Travel, Choice and Access team
4) Environmental engagement in organisations- Haydn Young- GAIA
ENABLE is Leicestershire’s Environment Partnership with a seat on the Leicestershire Together board (Leicestershire’s Strategic Partnership), and is the voice for environmental matters in the Leicestershire Sustainable Community Strategy.
If you would like to attend please download and fill in the registration form and send it to: Hannah Moss, Climate Action Team, Leicestershire County Council, Room 700 County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA. Or telephone 0116 3056961.
Please note that numbers are limited and priority will be given to ENABLE members first. « Less
