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 the lives of people in the UK by ministering health and wholeness. It is available to people of all ages/backgrounds and faiths. It is entirely confidential.
Catherine Bannister is a Registered Nurse who is a retired Practice Nurse in the Shoeburyness area.
Current health activities run by the Parish Nurse include:-
Home visits for advice and support with long term conditions,
Advice and support with a new diagnosis,
Pre and post operation visits,
Drop in Clinics for blood pressure checks, weight checks, health education/advice/support and signposting to other NHS and voluntary agencies.
The Parish Nurse does NOT perform invasive procedures such as injections or dressings. To contact Catherine please email on catherine.bannister@stbbc.org.uk or telephone 07413412573.
Please note this is not an emergency service and Catherine works part time. If you are unwell please contact your GP or ring NHS Direct on 111.
If you are in need of any support or health advice, or have any questions about the activities listed below, please email catherine.bannister@stbbc.org.uk or telephone 07413412573.
Renew
Every Wednesday from 12-2pm our well-being cafe meets for a variety of hobbies and activities. These are run by the community for the community. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join an activity. You can come and relax and chat or enjoy the peace in our quiet area.
The activities are based around the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’ which promote good mental and emotional health. To connect, give, be active, keep learning, and take notice will hopefully contribute towards a preventative approach to mental ill health.
Singing for the Brain
Our group meets every Wednesday during term time from 3-4pm. This is a group aimed at those with dementia to come and sing and have fun in a relaxed environment.
Exercise class & drop-in
On Friday mornings (except the 3rd Friday of the month) we have an exercise class run by an instructor from Active Life. This is either seated or standing.
Before this we have a Parish Nurse drop-in clinic every week, with the social prescriber available the last Friday of the month.
Parish Nurse drop-in clinic: 10-11am
Exercise class: 11am-12pm - £4 per session
Carers wellbeing
Information Sessions for carers, run by Parish Nursing and the NHS Carers Intensive Support Team.
10-11.30am, 3rd Friday of every month (starting 19th July)
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 & cake
Please feel free to bring the person you care for to these sessions - there will be activities available
Dementia Tea
Afternoon Tea for those with dementia and their carers. We run these 2-3 times a year. For details of the next date, please contact Catherine.