Breast Cancer Awareness Month: know the signs and get changes checked October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a chance to learn more about breast cancer and how to spot changes early. Breast cancer can affect anyone. It is more common in women, but men can also develop breast cancer. One of the best … Continued
Stoptober is here: stopping smoking starts today The aim is simple: stay smoke-free for 28 days. Why 28 days? Because if you stop smoking for the 28 days of Stoptober, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. Getting the right support can make quitting easier too. Free expert support from a local Stop Smoking … Continued
Stoptober 2026: Letās quit smoking together Stoptober is coming this October, and it could be the month you decide to stop smoking. Every year, thousands of people take part in Stoptober. Millions of people have already used the campaign to help them quit smoking. This year, the message is simple: Letās quit smoking together. You … Continued
Organ Donation Week: one decision could be life-saving Organ Donation Week runs from 21 to 27 September 2026. More thanĀ 8,000 people in the UK are waiting for a transplant. For many of them, a transplant could be life-saving. For others, it could mean a chance to live a healthier, fuller life. Most of us would … Continued
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Start the Conversation Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year marks the final year of the three-year āChanging the Narrative on Suicideā campaign. The campaign is led by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). It aims to change how we talk about suicide and make it easier for people to … Continued
Flu vaccines: one small jab to protect against flu Flu is more than a bad cold. It can leave you ill for days and can sometimes lead to serious illness, hospital treatment or even death. Flu can hit harder if you already have a health problem. Thatās why the NHS offers free flu vaccines to … Continued
Patient Update: Nurse Appointments Due to staff sickness and planned leave, we currently have only one Healthcare Assistant available. As a HCA is not able to provide the full range of appointments, treatments and vaccinations undertaken by the practice nurses, the number and type of appointments we offer are temporarily limited. Please bear this in … Continued
Itās Vaccine Season: protect yourself and others Vaccines help protect us from serious illness. They also help protect people who are more at risk. If you are offered a vaccine, please take up the offer. This autumn, you may be offered a vaccine because of your age, your health, pregnancy or where you live. Some … Continued
Whatever your plans this Bank Holiday, know where to get help We hope youāre looking forward to the Bank Holiday weekend. Itās theĀ last long weekend before Christmas! Whether youāre heading out, seeing family and friends, or taking it easy, we want to help you stay well. If you do become poorly while we’re closed, there … Continued
HPV self-testing: a new way to help prevent cervical cancer Cervical screening saves lives. The best way to protect yourself is still to go for cervical screening when you are invited. FromĀ 25 August 2026, the NHS is introducing HPV self-testing. This is a new way to help people who have missed their cervical screening. It … Continued
