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This October, write or update your Will free of charge when you include a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac 💛 It can be a way to leave a … [continue] Include a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac

You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting – and you don’t need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, … [continue] Stoptober starts today!

Every year, millions of people across the UK come together to enjoy coffee, cake, and conversation for a great cause. The first Coffee Morning happened in 1990. It was a … [continue] Macmillan Coffee Morning | 25th September 2026

Do you have Down syndrome? (also referred to as Down’s syndrome). This is a great opportunity to meet other people with Down syndrome aged 16+ as well as professionals who … [continue] Join the next Down Syndrome Forum

If you receive a request from the NHS asking you to confirm your address, please respond as soon as possible. 🏠 Keeping your contact details up to date helps make … [continue] Has the NHS contacted you to confirm your address?

Looking for a friendly face, a cuppa and a good chat? Why not pop along to The Chatty Cafe Scheme at Toby Carvery, Talke. ☕ 📍 Toby Carvery, Congleton Road, … [continue] Pop over for a friendly chat

Sepsis arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognized early … [continue] World Sepsis Day | 13th September 2026

This September, we shine a light on childhood cancers. Although rare, they can have a profound impact on children and their families. Awareness, early detection, and support make a real … [continue] September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day taking place on 21 September each year. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, it affects us all and it devastates lives. … [continue] September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Welcome to the next edition of our practice newsletter. 📰 Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from … [continue] Practice Newsletter – September 2026

Every trip to the toilet could give you valuable insight into your health. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you. Take control. Check your urine. Download The Pee Checker … [continue] September is Urology Awareness Month

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, charities raise awareness of gynaecological cancers, which includes ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer. Ovarian cancer … [continue] September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, the most common types of blood cancer. 🩸 The campaign aims to: Educate … [continue] September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month

We’d like to let our patients know that the practice will be closed on Monday 31st August 2026 for the bank holiday. 🏖️ We’ll be back open and ready to help … [continue] August bank holiday closure

Our next Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting is taking place tomorrow at the practice. If you are a patient and would like to share your views, ideas or feedback to … [continue] Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting tomorrow

Welcome to the second edition of our practice newsletter. 📰 Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from … [continue] Practice Newsletter – August 2026

Need help using the app – ordering prescriptions, booking appointments, or viewing your medical info on your phone? 📱 Come along for friendly, hands-on support from our Practice Co-ordinator! 📅 … [continue] Weekly NHS app drop-in session

Are you expecting a baby or navigating the ups and downs of life with a little one? 💚 Calm Your Baby and Little Humans is a free resource created by … [continue] Are you expecting a baby or navigating the ups and downs of life with a little one?

Calm Your Gut is a free patient resource created by our PCN Dietitian to help you better understand your digestive health. 🌿 The resource includes: 🎧 A series of short … [continue] Do you experience bloating, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea or other digestive symptoms?

Today we mark World Hepatitis Day, an international awareness day observed on 28th July each year to highlight viral hepatitis, infections that cause inflammation of the liver, including hepatitis B … [continue] World Hepatitis Day

Beyond the Scales is a free podcast and web app designed to help you make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing. 🌿 Created by our PCN Dietitian, … [continue] Looking for a different approach to weight management?

Today we celebrate International Self Care Day, a global reminder of the importance of looking after your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Small daily actions can make a big difference … [continue] It’s International Self Care Day

Welcome to the second edition of our practice newsletter. Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from reception. … [continue] Practice Newsletter – July 2026

Do you need help setting up the NHS app, ordering prescriptions, booking appointments, or viewing your medical info on your phone? Come along for friendly, hands-on support from our Practice … [continue] Weekly NHS app drop-in session – Every Tuesday

In May, 429 patients used our online consultation form to get in touch with the surgery. It’s a simple and convenient way to contact us for medical or admin requests … [continue] May 2026 – Online Consultations

May 2026 DNA Figures A huge thank you to everyone who attended their appointment last month 1,175 patients attended, that’s 97.3%. We did have 32 missed appointments, which could have … [continue] May 2026 DNA Figures

We want to hear from YOU.👈🏻 We’re looking for patients to join our Patient Participation Group and help improve services at the practice.   Your voice can make a real … [continue] We want to hear from patients!

🌟 New Local Falls Prevention Resource 🌟 We’re pleased to share that the new ‘Steady on Your Feet Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent’ website is now live. This free online resource has … [continue] New Local Falls Prevention Resource

🎧 New Podcast Series from Newcastle North PCN Dietitian, Carrie🎧 Looking for trusted advice on baby care, nutrition, and gut health? Two excellent new podcast series now available: 👶 Series … [continue] New Podcast Series’ from our PCN Dietitian, Carrie!

We’re delighted to introduce the first edition of the Heathcote Street Surgery monthly practice newsletter. 🎉 Each edition will include the latest practice news, important updates, and key messages from … [continue] First edition of our monthly practice newsletter