As we head in to the summer months, it’s a useful time to highlight that we cannot help with medical issues if you are on holiday abroad. Remember to pack sun cream and a good first aid kit when travelling. Pharmacies in Europe can often help with minor illness such as ear ache or insect bites. In the event that you need medical assistance while on holiday, you should seek a local service and inform your insurance company as appropriate. We recommend you have adequate travel insurance. If you are travelling to a country in the Europe Economic Area (EEA), you can apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which may give you access to free or reduced cost medical treatment. You can see more advice about your health when travelling on our news page: https://www.priorymedical.com/latest-news/holidays-and-your-health/ A reminder re our policy on prescriptions for travelling: https://www.priorymedical.com/prescriptions/
Asthma/COPD
Asthma and COPD
We offer reviews for all patients with asthma/COPD. Some patients may be invited for testing (FeNO or Spirometry) that involves them breathing through a tube in order to assess their condition, if you have a question about this do speak with our specialist respiratory nurses. This is generally undertaken at the Askham Bar CDC.
If you think you might be having an exacerbation or infection and feel you need urgent input, please use the prioryCARE form (new problem tile) or call 01904 404100/NHS111.
We have an ongoing aim to reduce the carbon output from inhalers which can cut significant amounts of the NHS contribution to greenhouse gasses. You can find out more online (greeninhaler.org) or ask the nursing or pharmacy team, if you wish to see what green options may be suitable for you.
If you wish to learn more about asthma, COPD or other lung conditions, including videos about inhaler technique, visit the asthma/lung UK website. If you need this information in other languages, visit this page.
Asthma Review
Asthma patients will get a text (SMS) invite to answer some questions online and this will allow us to assess your risk.
- High risk patients will be invited to book an appointment
- Those at lower risk from their asthma will be asked to book their own appointment - this may be a telephone appointment.
- Patients without a mobile number on their record or who have not consented to text messaging will be contacted by other means.
If you have a question about your asthma or are worried about worsening symptoms, you can contact us for a non-urgent review, using the prioryCARE form (choose nurse appointment > I have a question about my asthma) or call 01904 404100.
COPD Review
Patients with COPD will be invited for their review with a specialist respiratory nurse. You can also request a non-urgent review using the prioryCARE form (nursing tile) or by calling 01904 404100.
From time to time we work with other healthcare agencies with projects to target people whose asthma or COPD could be better controlled. If you are invited to take part in these, be reassured your data is held confidentially as per NHS standards.
