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Dry January 2026

dry January

Dry January – Giving Your Health a Fresh Start January is a time when many people reflect on their health and wellbeing. Dry January is a popular challenge that involves taking a break from alcohol for the month of January, and it can have real benefits for both physical and mental health. Why consider Dry…

Love Your Liver

Love your liver

love Your Liver 2026 – Looking After Your Liver Health Love Your Liver is a national campaign that raises awareness of liver health and the steps we can take to reduce the risk of liver disease. Many liver conditions develop silently, often with no symptoms in the early stages, which makes prevention especially important. Why…

Star of the Quarter

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Star of the Quarter – Celebrating Our Team We are pleased to launch a new initiative at the surgery: Star of the Quarter. This programme has been introduced to recognise staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, teamwork, and contribution to the practice. Our first Star of the Quarter is Tilly, our Digital and Transformation…

Christmas Jumper day/ Save the children

Save the children

Christmas Jumper Day – Supporting Save the Children We are delighted to announce that our practice will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday , 11th December, in support of Save the Children. This annual event is a fun and festive way to raise awareness and vital funds for children who need support…

Christmas/New years Hours

Dear Patients,   Please be aware due to the festive period and new year the surgery will be closed on the dates below if you seek medical attention, please call NHS 111 or attend St Marys treatment centre for medical advice, sorry for any inconvenience this has caused we hope you have a Merry Christmas…

International Day for Disabilities

International day for disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Celebrating Inclusion, Access, and Human Potential Each year on December 3, the world unites to recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)—a global observance dedicated to promoting understanding, advancing disability rights, and celebrating the contributions of more than one billion people living with disabilities. This day is…

National Grief Awareness Week 2nd-8th December

Growing grief

National Grief Awareness Week – 2nd to 8th December National Grief Awareness Week encourages us to recognise the impact of grief and to support anyone who may be finding things difficult after a loss. Grief is a natural, human response, and it affects everyone differently. There is no correct way to grieve, and no fixed…

Worlds Aids Day

worlds aids day

World AIDS Day – 1st December Supporting Awareness, Reducing Stigma, Promoting Health Today marks World AIDS Day, a time to reflect, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide. It is also an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives and to support ongoing efforts to…

World COPD awareness day 19th November

COPD

heme: “Short of Breath, Think COPD” 19 November 2025 World COPD Day takes place on 19 November 2025, with this year’s theme — “Short of Breath, Think COPD.” The theme highlights the importance of recognising chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early. Although COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide, it remains underdiagnosed and…

International Men’s Day 19th November 2025

International Men’s Day

👨‍⚕️ International Men’s Day 2025 Supporting Men’s Health and Wellbeing 19 November 2025 International Men’s Day is an annual event that celebrates the positive value men bring to families, workplaces, and communities.It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of men’s health, promote gender equality, and encourage conversations about wellbeing and support. This year, the theme…

Staff Training Day 19th November

staff training

We will be closed on Wednesday 19th November  2025 in the afternoon for staff training and development. We will re-open on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 8am. If you are unwell during this time and need urgent medical advice, please call the out of hours service on 111 or visit a local pharmacy. For anything…

World Malnutrition Week 17th- 21st

World Malnutrition Week

#UKMAW2025 – Save the Date UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 17–23 November 2025 This year marks the eighth UK Malnutrition Awareness Week – #UKMAW2025, co-led by the Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) and BAPEN. Join us from 17–23 November 2025 as we work together to raise awareness and improve understanding of preventable malnutrition across the UK….

National Self-Care week 17-23rd

self-care week

🌿 National Self Care Week 2025 Mind and Body – Self Care for Life 17 to 23 November 2025 National Self Care Week is a national awareness campaign that encourages people to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.This year’s theme – “Mind and Body: Self Care for Life” – focuses on the strong…

Safeguarding Adults Week 17th – 21st

Safeguarding Adults Week  17th - 21st

🛡️ Adult Safeguarding 2025 Protecting Adults at Risk – Everyone’s Responsibility Adult Safeguarding means protecting a person’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.It’s about working together to prevent harm, support independence, and promote wellbeing. In 2025, we continue to build stronger, safer communities by raising awareness of adult safeguarding — so…