𼸠Movember 2025: Take Action for Menâs Health Movember is here!Nowâs the time to take real steps for menâs health â starting conversations, getting checked, and supporting others. Why Movember Exists Men are dying too young â often from preventable causes. Around 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young … Continued
Movember 2025: Time to Get Ready for Menâs Health Month November isnât just for moustaches. Itâs a time to focus on menâs health â mental wellbeing, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember helps men take action, start conversations, and make small changes that save lives. Hereâs what you need to know before November. Why Menâs … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to learn about breast cancer and why early detection matters. It is also a chance to remind people to check their breasts and attend screening.
Helping People with Learning Disabilities and their Families Stay Well People with learning disabilities can face more health challenges, but there are simple ways to stay well. Getting your flu vaccine, having annual health checks, and asking for reasonable adjustments in healthcare can help keep you healthy and make it easier to get the care you need. đFlu Vaccines … Continued
Are You Still Eligible for the Autumn COVID-19 Booster? The NHS is offering the COVID-19 booster from now until 31 January 2026. This year, fewer people are eligible, so please check before you book. Who Can Get the Booster You can get a free NHS booster if you are: Aged 75 or over (or will be 75 by 31st … Continued
Introducing the Practice Charter From 1 October 2025, is following a new Practice Charter, written by the British Medical Association (BMA). The Charter aims to be clear, open, and honest about our services â both what we would like to offer every patient and what funding, demand, and other considerations allow. It also explains how changes in … Continued
đYouâve Decided to Quit â Letâs Do It Together This Stoptober! Well done! Deciding to stop smoking is a huge step â and youâre not alone. This Stoptober, thousands of people across the UK are taking part, supporting each other, and making quitting easier together. Letâs quit together this Stoptober â join the movement today! 𤠅 Continued
Understanding Your Health: A Patientâs Jargon Buster Visiting your GP, getting test results, or reading a medical letter can sometimes feel confusing. You might see unfamiliar words, abbreviations, or medical terms for diagnoses and conditions. The good news? You donât need a medical degree to understand your care. This guide explains common terms, staff roles, … Continued
Every October, Stoptober helps people across England take on the challenge of quitting smoking. This yearâs message is simple â âLetâs quit smoking together.â You donât have to do it alone, and thereâs lots of support to help you succeed.
Did you know the NHS offers regular âcheck-upsâ to help keep you healthy â not just to treat you when youâre unwell? From NHS Health Checks for adults aged 40â74, to annual reviews for long-term conditions, medication reviews, and special health checks for people with learning disabilities, these routine appointments are designed to spot problems early and keep you well. Find out which check-ups you might be invited to, why they matter, and how youâll be contacted.
