A31 Primary Care Network

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Join us at Health on the High Street this Wednesday at Alton Maltings from 10am-1pm and discover the range of free information, advice and support available in your local community.
This week you can meet:
✅ Social Prescribers
✅ Arts and Crafts Group
✅ SmokeFree Hampshire
✅ Christians Against Poverty
✅ NHS App Support
✅ SEETEC Employment Support
✅ Citizens Advice Budgeting Support
Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, get help with finances, find employment support, stop smoking, learn more about the NHS App, or simply connect with local community activities, there's something for everyone.
No appointment needed - just drop in and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!
📍 Alton Maltings 🕙 10am-1pm 📅 Wednesday 11 November

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04/11/2026

Stress is something we all experience from time to time, but when it starts to affect your health, relationships, sleep, or daily life, it's important to reach out for support.
Taking small steps can make a big difference. Whether it's getting active, spending time with friends and family, practising mindfulness, or talking to someone you trust, there are ways to help manage stress and improve your wellbeing.
Remember, you don't have to cope alone. If stress is becoming overwhelming, support is available through your GP practice, local wellbeing services, and community groups.
💙 Be kind to yourself. Take a moment today to check in with your own wellbeing and encourage others to do the same.

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28/10/2026

Looking for local support, health advice, activities, or information? Come along to Health on the High Street on Wednesday 4 November, from 10am-1pm at Alton Maltings.
Meet a range of local services and organisations, including: ✅ Social Prescribers
✅ EHDC Housing
✅ Arts & Crafts Group
✅ SmokeFree Hampshire
✅ Christians Against Poverty
✅ NHS App Support
✅ Bushy Leaze Family Support
⭐ Special Arthritis Talk - 11.30am-12.30pm ⭐
Join Fiona Parker, Advanced Practice First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner, for an informative talk on arthritis. Learn more about the condition, how it affects the body, practical ways to manage symptoms, and the support available to help you stay active and independent.
Spaces are limited, so book your free place here: 👉 https://arthritistalk.eventbrite.co.uk
Whether you have a specific question or just want to see what's available in your community, everyone is welcome. No appointment needed.
📍 Alton Maltings 📅 Wednesday 4 November 🕙 10am-1pm
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23/10/2026

📰 Our October PCN Newsletter is now available!
This month's edition includes: ✅ What a Primary Care Network (PCN) is and how we support local patients ✅ Upcoming community events and health awareness campaigns ✅ Updates from our practices and local services ✅ Activities and support available in the Alton area
Take a few minutes to catch up on the latest news, health information and community opportunities from A31 Primary Care Network.
Read the newsletter here: https://www.a31pcn.co.uk/pcn-newsletter-october/

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22/10/2026

Join us for Chair-Based Yoga at Health on the High Street!
Looking for a gentle way to improve your flexibility, strength and wellbeing? Come along to our free Chair-Based Yoga session on:
📅 Wednesday 28 October
🕥 10.30am - 11.15am
📍 Alton Maltings
Chair-based yoga is suitable for all abilities and is a great way to improve mobility, balance and relaxation in a supportive and welcoming environment. No special equipment or experience is needed.
Why not give it a try and discover how small movements can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing?
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22/10/2026

📍 Join us at Health on the High Street!
Pop along to Alton Maltings on Wednesday 28 October between 10am and 1pm to meet local organisations and services offering free information, advice and support.
This week you'll find:
✅ Social Prescribers
✅ SEETEC Employment Support
✅ Arts & Crafts Group
✅ SmokeFree Hampshire
✅ Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
✅ Chair-Based Yoga (10.30am-11.15am)
✅ NHS App Support
✅ Job Centre
✅ Veterans Support
Whether you're looking for health advice, support with employment, help managing finances, opportunities to get active, or simply want to find out what's available in your local community, we'd love to see you.
No appointment needed - just drop in!
📍 Alton Maltings
🕙 10am-1pm
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21/10/2026

Do you have arthritis, know someone who does, or want to learn more about the condition?

Join us at Health on the High Street on Wednesday 4 November, 11.30am-12.30pm, for a free talk from Fiona Parker, Advanced Practice First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner.

Fiona will be discussing arthritis, its causes, symptoms and management, as well as sharing information about local physiotherapy services and how to access them.

Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/want-to-learn-more-about-arthritis-its-causes-and-management-tickets-2003707765866

📍 Health on the High Street, Alton Maltings

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16/10/2026

❤️ Restart a Heart Day ❤️

Did you know that only 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? That's why knowing what to do in those critical first moments can make such a difference.

We're pleased to share how South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is helping to equip teenagers with lifesaving CPR skills by taking training into local schools. But learning these skills isn't just for young people. We all have a responsibility to be informed, prepared, and ready to act if the unthinkable happens.

Knowing how to recognise a cardiac arrest, call for help, start CPR, and use a defibrillator could make the difference between life and death for a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger.

You never know when you might need these skills, but if the moment comes, you'll be glad you learned them. ❤️

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We will be taking part in this year’s Restart a Heart Day on Friday 16 October 2026, with the ambitious goal of training more than 13,000 school students across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire in how to carry out lifesaving CPR and use a defibrillator.

Nearly 100 schools across the region will be visited by teams of SCAS staff, community first responders and co-responders who are giving up their time to deliver the training sessions. The initiative forms part of a national effort to improve survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

Restart a Heart Day is part of a worldwide initiative led by the Resuscitation Council, British Heart Foundation, St John Ambulance, British Red Cross and ambulance services across the UK.

Do you know how to get the right help when you need it?
Don't forget our Public Talk free online event on Tuesday 20 October.
https://www.scas.nhs.uk/public-talk-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/

16/10/2026

🩺 Allied Health Professions Day 🩺

On 14 October, we celebrated Allied Health Professions Day and recognised the valuable contribution that Allied Health Professionals make to patient care every day.

Across our GP practices and the A31 Primary Care Network, our Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, and Physiotherapists play an important role in helping people stay well, manage long-term conditions, recover from illness or injury, maintain independence, and access the right care at the right time.

These highly skilled professionals work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare colleagues to provide joined-up care that meets the needs of our community.

Thank you to all our Allied Health Professionals for the expertise, compassion, and support you provide to patients every day. 💙

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Today is Allied Health Professions Day!

There are 15 AHP roles across a range of sectors from emergency response and diagnosis to rehabilitation.

Thank you to all our AHPs for the crucial role you play in improving the lives of patients 💙