Islington: Preparing yourself for surgery

Please click on the buttons below to open up information about services available to you if you live in this borough. Where possible we have included services that you can directly refer into.

However, in some instances, the referral needs to come from your GP following your request .

Weight Management

Self-help/self-referral

The is specially designed to help patients take the small steps they need to kickstart their health. It contains a range of resources to help patients lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep them on track. There is also a section dedicated to with includes Introductory offers for health centres, classes and community support.

Clinical referrals
An 九游体育 digital weight management programme offers online access to weight management services to people living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of either diabetes, hypertension, or both.
It is a 12-week offer with three levels of support available and is designed to give service users a personalised level of intervention to support them to manage their weight and improve longer-term health outcomes.

Level 1: Access to digital content only
Level 2: Access to digital content plus 50 minutes of human coaching over the 12 weeks
Level 3: Access to digital content plus 100 minutes of human coaching over the 12 weeks

Further information on signing up can be accessed here-

Currently, general practices and community pharmacies can refer members of the public to the . Further information is available on the web page.

There is a range of information on the .

Included in the link is information of weight management services available within including eligibility criteria for general weight management services, diabetes related services, local sports and leisure facilities, online resources and apps and physical activity guidelines.

Alcohol Services

Self-help/self-referral
The is specially designed to help patient take the small steps they need to kickstart their health. It contains a range of resources to help patients lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep them on track. .

Clinical referrals
Referrals for all NCL boroughs should be made to via .

POA - Exercise and Pre-habilitation - Islington Exercise and Pre-habilitation - Tobacco services

Smoking Support

Self-help/self-referral
The is specially designed to help patient take the small steps they need to kickstart their health. It contains a range of resources to help patients lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep them on track.

Clinical referrals
Further information about

Mental health

Self-help/self-referral
The is a useful resource for general tips and advice on how to lift mood or ease anxiety.

Clinical referrals
Should patients require clinical support, this can be accessed via their local borough support:

Substance misuse

Self-help/self-referral
Self-referral can be made to the
Islington residents can also access an integrated drug and alcohol service,

Clinical referrals
Referrals can be made via a GP. However, should an urgent referral be required, this can be sent using the email address: [email protected]

Long-term conditions

Self-help/self-referral
There is a lot of advice online to help including guidance from the Royal College of Anaesthetists(RCOA),?with over?600 . The?九游体育 website?has as well as the .

Clinical referrals
In the first instance, a patient抯 GP practice is the best place to access the range of support available. Primary care in NCL manages LTCs through the NCL LTC locally commissioned service (LCS). Patients can be assisted via their GP practice for a range of conditions including:

Metabolic conditions

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), covering Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), Stroke, TIA, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Heart Failure (HF)
Arial Fibrillation (AF)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidaemia
Diabetes (Type 2) and (Type 1)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Respiratory conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma

Pain management

Self-help/self-referral

Resources that can help manage pain include the website. There is also advice on on the 九游体育 website.

If you are living with long-term pain, speak to your GP who will determine eligibility for a pain clinic referral.

Clinical referrals

There are a wide range of services related to pain management depending on the patients� condition and borough. Below is a list of the main services:

Arthritis

MSK

Pain Management

Rheumatology

Exercise and prehabilitation

Pre-habilitation

Self-help/Self referral

As well as the resources listed in the 憌eight management/getting active� section provided above. Patients can be directed to the . This provides a range of videos for patients to try these at home with the benefit of knowing they are suitable for patients with a range of limitations and range of fitness levels and appropriate for many deconditioned patients who otherwise feel unable to access the gym or regular classes.

NCL (North Central London) residents can also sign up to the . The website contains with videos, articles, and programs designed to help everyone live a healthier, happier life.

Clinical referral
The programme is a 12-session guided physical activity programme for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis in the last five years.

It provides ongoing support for 12 months, led by specialist activity instructors. The programme is tailored to each individual, supporting people of all abilities to engage with a variety of activities to help them move more during and after treatment. .

delivered in the local community to promote adult health, wellbeing and a sense of being connected to their community. Programs offered include walking football, pulmonary rehab, chair based 12 week exercise program for over 55s, and a 12 week weight management program for men.

All their Health & Wellbeing projects are supported by the Premier League Charitable Fund and PLPFA.
Email@ [email protected] to sign up.

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