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To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living wi...
02/10/2026

To mark World Ostomy Day (Stoma Aware Day), Crohnโ€™s & Colitis UK are hosting a virtual social event for people living with a stoma.
Join them on Wednesday 7 October, 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm for a friendly online get-together where you can connect with others, share experiences of life with a stoma and swap practical tips.
๐Ÿ’ป Online event
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 7 October
โฐ 6:30pmโ€“8:00pm
Whether youโ€™re new to life with a stoma or have been living with one for some time, everyone is welcome.
Sign up here:
World Ostomy Day Virtual Social Event โ€“ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ostomy-day-virtual-social-event-tickets-2000440286748

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ is a great opportunity to quit smoking and start feeling the benefits of a smoke-free life. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™Giving up smokin...
02/10/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ is a great opportunity to quit smoking and start feeling the benefits of a smoke-free life. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™

Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. From the moment you stop, your body begins to recover, and over time you can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, lung disease and many cancers. โค๏ธ

Quitting can be challenging, but you don't have to rely on willpower alone. There is support available to help you manage cravings, choose suitable stop-smoking treatments and find practical ways to stay on track. ๐Ÿค

Taking part in Stoptober gives you the chance to join thousands of other people making a quit attempt this October. Even if you've tried before, don't be discouraged โ€“ every quit attempt can bring you closer to stopping for good. ๐ŸŒŸ

You could also notice benefits such as breathing more easily, having more energy, improving your sense of taste and smell, and saving money. ๐Ÿ’ท

Make this October the month you take your first step towards becoming smoke-free. ๐Ÿšญ

Quit smoking advice and support:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต.๐Ÿ’™Looking after your s*xual health is an importan...
30/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต.๐Ÿ’™

Looking after your s*xual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Whether it's attending cervical screening, getting vaccinated against HPV or seeking advice when you need it, small steps can make a big difference. ๐ŸŒธ

Cervical screening (smear tests) is offered to eligible women and people with a cervix to help prevent cervical cancer. It checks for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that most people will have at some point in their lives. In most cases HPV causes no problems, but some types can increase the risk of cervical cancer if left untreated. ๐Ÿฉบ

Cervical screening can detect HPV before it causes abnormal cell changes, meaning treatment can be offered early if needed. It is one of the best ways to protect yourself against cervical cancer. ๐Ÿ’œ

You can also help protect yourself by:
โœ”๏ธ Attending cervical screening when invited.
โœ”๏ธ Ensuring your children receive the HPV vaccination when offered.
โœ”๏ธ Practising safer s*x.
โœ”๏ธ Speaking to a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your s*xual health.

If you receive your invitation for cervical screening, don't put it off. It could save your life. ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
HPV: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/

Cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/what-is-cervical-screening/

Cold weather can make asthma symptoms worse, but a few simple steps can help you stay well this winter. ๐Ÿ’™โ„๏ธBreathing in ...
28/09/2026

Cold weather can make asthma symptoms worse, but a few simple steps can help you stay well this winter. ๐Ÿ’™โ„๏ธ

Breathing in cold, dry air can narrow your airways, making it harder to breathe and increasing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. If you have asthma, it's important to be prepared before heading outside. ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐Ÿซ

Here are some tips to help protect your lungs:
โœ… Wear a scarf loosely over your nose and mouth to help warm the air you breathe.
โœ… Try breathing through your nose rather than your mouth.
โœ… Check the weather forecast before going out and limit your time outdoors during very cold weather if possible.
โœ… Dress in several thin layers to stay warm.
โœ… Continue taking your preventer inhaler exactly as prescribed, even if you're feeling well.

Know your asthma action plan and seek urgent medical help if your symptoms become severe. ๐Ÿš‘

Find out more about living with asthma:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/

23/09/2026

Running low on your medication? Request your repeat prescription quickly and securely using the NHS App. ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ“ฑ

The NHS App makes it easy to manage your repeat prescriptions anytime, anywhere. You can order your medication without having to call or visit your GP practice, helping you save time and making it easier to stay on top of your treatment. ๐Ÿ’™

With the NHS App, you can:
โœ”๏ธ Request repeat prescriptions in just a few taps.
โœ”๏ธ Choose or change your nominated pharmacy.
โœ”๏ธ Track the progress of your prescription (where available).
โœ”๏ธ Access your NHS services securely, 24 hours a day.

If you're new to the NHS App or need a little extra help, the NHS provides a step-by-step guide and a British Sign Language (BSL) video explaining exactly how to request your repeat prescription. ๐Ÿค

Remember to order your medication before you run out, especially ahead of weekends or Bank Holidays, to avoid unnecessary delays. ๐Ÿ“…

Find out more and watch the guide:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/

This World Heart Day, take time to look after your heart. โค๏ธSmall lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your he...
21/09/2026

This World Heart Day, take time to look after your heart. โค๏ธ

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your heart health. ๐Ÿ’™

You can help protect your heart by:
โค๏ธ Staying active.
๐Ÿฅ— Eating a healthy diet.
๐Ÿšญ Not smoking.
โš–๏ธ Maintaining a healthy weight.
๐Ÿฉบ Knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol.

If you're aged 40โ€“74, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check to assess your risk of heart disease and other conditions.

A healthy heart starts with healthy habits. โค๏ธ

Search: NHS Health Check ๐Ÿ”

Not sure where to go when you need urgent medical care? An Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) could be the right place. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’™Urg...
18/09/2026

Not sure where to go when you need urgent medical care? An Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) could be the right place. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’™

Urgent Treatment Centres provide medical care for illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening. They can help you get the right treatment without visiting A&E. ๐Ÿ‘

You may be able to visit an Urgent Treatment Centre for:
๐Ÿฉน Minor burns and scalds
๐Ÿค• Sprains and strains
๐Ÿฆด Minor broken bones and fractures
โœ‚๏ธ Cuts and wounds that may need stitches
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Minor infections and illnesses
๐Ÿœ Insect bites and stings
๐Ÿ‘‚ Ear and throat infections
๐Ÿค’ Fever or minor head injuries

Always call 999 or go to A&E if someone has a life-threatening emergency, such as:
๐Ÿšจ Chest pain or suspected heart attack
๐Ÿšจ Signs of a stroke
๐Ÿšจ Severe breathing difficulties
๐Ÿšจ Serious injuries or heavy bleeding
๐Ÿšจ Loss of consciousness

If you're unsure where to go, NHS 111 can help you find the right service for your needs. ๐Ÿ“ž

Getting the right care in the right place helps NHS services care for everyone more efficiently. ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-visit-an-urgent-treatment-centre/

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต is a great reminder that it's never too late to take steps towards better health. ๐Ÿ’™Staying active a...
16/09/2026

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต is a great reminder that it's never too late to take steps towards better health. ๐Ÿ’™

Staying active as you get older can help you maintain your independence, improve your balance, strengthen your muscles and bones, reduce your risk of falls, and boost your mental wellbeing. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ

The NHS recommends that older adults should:
โ€ข Aim to be physically active every day.
โ€ข Do activities that improve strength at least twice a week.
โ€ข Include exercises that improve balance and flexibility, especially if you're at risk of falling.
โ€ข Reduce the amount of time spent sitting by getting up and moving regularly. ๐Ÿ’ช

You don't have to join a gym to stay active. Walking, gardening, dancing, swimming, gentle exercise classes or even doing household chores all count towards a healthier lifestyle. ๐ŸŒผ

Small changes can make a big difference to your health, confidence and quality of life. Why not start today? โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults/

๐—•๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ. ๐Ÿ’™Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but when...
14/09/2026

๐—•๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ. ๐Ÿ’™

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but when it's found early, it's much easier to treat. That's why the NHS offers bowel cancer screening to people who are eligible. ๐Ÿ’ฉ

The screening test is simple, quick and can be done in the privacy of your own home. It looks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo that you may not be able to see yourself. ๐Ÿ 

If you receive your bowel cancer screening kit through the post, don't put it to one side โ€“ complete it and return it as soon as you can. Even if you feel fit and healthy and have no symptoms, taking part in screening can help detect problems early. โœ…

If you notice symptoms such as blood in your poo, a persistent change in your bowel habits, unexplained weight loss or ongoing tummy pain, don't wait for your screening invitationโ€”contact your GP. ๐Ÿ“ž

Taking a few minutes to complete your test could make all the difference. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ”— ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/

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St Paul's Cottage Surgery, 114 Augustus Road
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Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm

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