Practice News

9th Jun

Ruby Country Medical Group June Newsletter

You can access our June newsletter HERE.

19th May

Patient announcement - Dr Richard Tingay leaving notice.

Dear Patients,

We are writing to inform you that Dr Richard Tingay will be leaving the practice in 12th June 2025.

While we are very sad to see him go, Dr R has accepted a new role closer to home. We understand his decision and fully support this next step in his career. He has been a valued member of our clinical team, and we know many of you have greatly appreciated his care, compassion, and dedication.

On behalf of everyone at the practice, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr Tingay for his contribution and commitment during his time with us. We wish him all the very best for the future.

Patients registered with Dr Tingay will continue to receive high-quality care, and your usual GP will be updated accordingly in due course. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the practice.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

 

Yours sincerely,

Ruby Country Medical Group

 

Lesley Source

Practice Manager Ruby Country Medical Group

Tel: 01409 255277

Hay fever
8th May

WHAT TO DO ABOUT HAY FEVER

Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can do to help your symptoms, or medicines you can take to help.
Symptoms of hay fever include:
          * sneezing and coughing
          * a runny or blocked nose
          * itchy, red or watery eyes
          * itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
          * loss of smell
          * pain around the sides of your head and your forehead
          * headache
          * feeling tired
 
Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
 
Hay fever can last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks.
There's currently no cure for hay fever and you cannot prevent it. But you can do things to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high.
 
DO...
  • put petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) around your nostrils to trap pollen
  • wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
  • shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
  • keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
  • vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
  • try to use a pollen filter in the air vents of your car, if you have one, and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner
DON'T ...
  • do not cut grass or walk on grass
  • do not spend too much time outside
  • do not keep fresh flowers in the house
  • do not smoke or be around smoke – it makes your symptoms worse
  • do not dry clothes outside – they can catch pollen
  • do not let pets into the house if possible – they can carry pollen indoors
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Speak to a pharmacist if you have hay fever. They can give you advice and suggest the best treatments to help with symptoms.
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