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Wellbeing

Parish Nursing

Whole person care

Parish Nursing

Parish Nursing seeks to provide whole person health care through the church community based on Christ's teaching and ministry, as demonstrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Parish Nurses provide support for the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of individuals and aim to improve lives. Support is available to people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths.

Health activities run by the Parish Nurse include

  • Home visits

    Advice and support with long term conditions.

  • Advice and support

    Help and reassurance with a new diagnosis.

  • Pre and post operation visits

    Company and support around a stay in hospital.

  • Drop in clinics

    Blood pressure and weight checks, health education, advice and support, and signposting to other NHS and voluntary agencies.

Our Parish Nurse

Catherine Bannister

Catherine Bannister is a Registered Nurse who is a retired Practice Nurse in the Shoeburyness area.

If you are in need of any support or health advice, or have any questions about the activities listed here, please get in touch.

catherine.bannister@stbbc.org.uk07413 412573

The Parish Nurse does not perform invasive procedures such as injections or dressings. Please note this is not an emergency service and Catherine works part time. If you are unwell please contact your GP or ring NHS 111.

Through the week

Activities we run

Groups and clinics run by the Parish Nurse and volunteers. Everyone is welcome, whether you come on your own or with someone who cares for you.

Wednesdays, 12-2pm

Renew

Our well-being cafe meets for a variety of hobbies and activities, run by the community for the community. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join an activity. Come and relax and chat, or enjoy the peace in our quiet area.

The activities are based around the five ways to wellbeing, which promote good mental and emotional health. To connect, give, be active, keep learning and take notice all work towards a preventative approach to mental ill health.

More on Renew

Wednesdays in term time, 3-4pm

Singing for the Brain

A group aimed at those living with dementia, coming together to sing and have fun in a relaxed environment.

Friday mornings

Exercise class and drop-in

On Friday mornings, except the third Friday of the month, we have an exercise class run by an instructor from Active Life. The class can be taken seated or standing.

Before this we have a Parish Nurse drop-in clinic every week, with the social prescriber available on the last Friday of the month.

  • Parish Nurse drop-in clinic: 10-11am
  • Exercise class: 11am-12pm, £4 per session

10-11.30am, third Friday of the month

Carers wellbeing

Information sessions for carers, run by Parish Nursing and the NHS Carers Intensive Support Team. Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or any other frailty? At our groups you can:

  • receive support
  • have physical and psychological health checks
  • hear from relevant speakers
  • receive help completing benefit forms
  • enjoy coffee and cake

Please feel free to bring the person you care for. There will be activities available for them.

Two or three times a year

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea for those living with dementia and their carers. We run these two or three times a year. For the next date, please contact Catherine.

Get in touch

Ask Catherine a question

If you are in need of any support or health advice, or have any questions about the activities listed here, please get in touch.

catherine.bannister@stbbc.org.uk07413 412573