What is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s our chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight. In the UK, over 7,000 women … [continue] Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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Rare Diseases Day – 28th February 2025
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. … [continue] Rare Diseases Day – 28th February 2025
Helping our patients to get the right care from the right people
Our GP appointments are in high demand! Before you make an appointment with our GP’s, think about what other services might be able to help you with your condition. … [continue] Helping our patients to get the right care from the right people
Cancer Prevention Action Week – 17th to 23rd February 2025
Alcohol and cancer… let’s talk. Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025 campaign is highlighting the links between alcohol and cancer. Every year, World Cancer Research Fund holds Cancer Prevention Action … [continue] Cancer Prevention Action Week – 17th to 23rd February 2025
International Epilepsy Day – 10th February 2025
The Epilepsy Foundation is proud to join the epilepsy community in recognising the second Monday in February as International Epilepsy Day. What is International Epilepsy Day? International Epilepsy Day started in 2015 … [continue] International Epilepsy Day – 10th February 2025
Time To Talk Day – 6th February 2025
What is Time to Talk Day? Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to … [continue] Time To Talk Day – 6th February 2025
World Cancer Day – 4th February 2025
The World Cancer Day 2025’s campaign “United by Unique” is about placing people at the centre of cancer care. United in our goals, unique in our needs. That is the World … [continue] World Cancer Day – 4th February 2025
Friends and Family Test Results January 2025

In January we collected 72 responses from our Friends and Family test. In response to the question ‘Overall, how was your experience of the service?’ 79 % of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good – 57 responses 14 % of patients responded Good – 10 responses 3 % of…
Did Not Attend Data- January 2025

In January 91.8% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with Uni-City Medical Centre. However, 8.2% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at Uni-City Medical Centre. This is equivalent to 234 appointments; 72 hours of clinician’s time that could have been offered to someone else who needed an appointment. If you…
Tinnitus Awareness Week – 3rd to 9th February 2025
Tinnitus Awareness Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about tinnitus, a common condition characterised by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. This week-long … [continue] Tinnitus Awareness Week – 3rd to 9th February 2025
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week – 3rd to 9th February 2025
What is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week and when does it happen? Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of … [continue] Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week – 3rd to 9th February 2025
Children Mental Health Week 3rd – 9th February 2025
What is Children’s Mental Health Week? Children’s Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that launched by children’s mental health charity, Place2Be. The week exists to empower, … [continue] Children Mental Health Week 3rd – 9th February 2025
Dignity Action Month
February is Dignity Action Month. Dignity Action Month is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people’s rights to dignity and … [continue] Dignity Action Month
Raynaud’s Awareness Month
Raynaud’s Awareness Month, observed throughout the month of February, aims to raise awareness about Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that affects blood circulation in extremities such as fingers and toes. It’s … [continue] Raynaud’s Awareness Month
Boost Your Self-Esteem Month
February is International Boost Your Self-Esteem Month. Good self-esteem is important for both colleagues and people we support. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and can change … [continue] Boost Your Self-Esteem Month
LGBT+ History Month
The 2025 UK LGBT+ History month theme is: Activism and Social Change Schools OUT founded UK LGBT+ History Month to be a dedicated space to celebrate our rich and … [continue] LGBT+ History Month
National Bug Busting Day – 31st January 2025
National Bug Busting Day is a dedicated day to raise awareness about the importance of preventing and managing head lice infestations in schools and communities. It encourages parents, … [continue] National Bug Busting Day – 31st January 2025
Race Against Dementia Day – 21st January 2025
What is Race Against Dementia? Race Against Dementia is a global charity founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE in 2016 to raise awareness and funds with the mission to advance … [continue] Race Against Dementia Day – 21st January 2025
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 20th to 26th January 2025
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week will be from 20th January to 26th January 2025 to raise awareness about cervical cancer. This campaign aims to bring attention to those whose lives … [continue] Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 20th to 26th January 2025
Blue Monday – 20th January 2025
Blue Monday is an annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. It typically falls on the third Monday in January and is … [continue] Blue Monday – 20th January 2025
World Religion Day – 19th January 2025
World Religion Day World Religion Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year, and is a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and … [continue] World Religion Day – 19th January 2025
Friends and Family Test Results December 2024

In December we collected 15 responses from our Friends and Family test. In response to the question ‘Overall, how was your experience of the service?’ 73% of patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good – 11 responses 7% of patients responded Good – 1 response 0% of patients found the…
Did Not Attend Data- December 2024

In December 90.5% of patients attended their pre-booked appointments with Uni-City Medical Centre. This is an improvement from November, so a big thank you to all of those patients who cancelled their appointments if they couldn’t attend. However, 9.5% of patients still failed to attend their pre-booked appointments with clinicians at Uni-City Medical Centre. This…
Dry January Are You In?
Dry January means going alcohol-free for the whole month using Alcohol Change UK’s tools and resources, and that can bring huge, obvious benefits – but the really good stuff … [continue] Dry January Are You In?
Veganuary Month 2025
Join the New Year’s Revolution Veganuary has inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan since 2014 – with participants from almost every country in the world. We have … [continue] Veganuary Month 2025
Love Your Liver Awareness Month 2025
Why you should love your liver We want the nation to show their liver some love in January and take their first steps towards better liver health. The liver … [continue] Love Your Liver Awareness Month 2025
Quit Smoking – January 2025
Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. It’s never too … [continue] Quit Smoking – January 2025
Looking after your mental health during the holidays
The festive season can be a time of joy, excitement, and being with loved ones. But it can also be a stressful and lonely period. During this time, it’s important … [continue] Looking after your mental health during the holidays
Christmas Jumper Day – Save The Children – 12th December 2024
Save the Date Here’s your VIP invite to the UK’s biggest Christmas party! On Thursday 12 December, Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is back – and you need to be … [continue] Christmas Jumper Day – Save The Children – 12th December 2024
Pharmacy Christmas Opening Times
Pharmacy Christmas Opening Times 2024-25 Allied Pharmacy, 294 London Road, 02392 660534 Christmas Day (Wednesday 25th December 2024) CLOSED Boxing Day (Thursday 26th December 2024) 10am till 1pm New Years … [continue] Pharmacy Christmas Opening Times