Merepark Medical Centre

29/04/2026

20/04/2026

Allergy Awareness Week

Allergy affects more than a quarter of the UK population, yet many people still struggle to recognise the symptoms or access the support they need.
This year, Allergy Awareness Week continues our ‘I Wish I Knew’ campaign, highlighting a simple but powerful message: diagnosis matters.

Because the right knowledge at the right time can change the course of an allergy journey.

If you suspect an allergy, track your symptoms (timing, triggers) and consult a GP for testing. For immediate mild symptoms, use over-the-counter antihistamines or nasal sprays. If you experience severe reactions like difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat/tongue, or dizziness, call 999 immediately.

20/04/2026

This MS Awareness Week, we’re challenging the assumptions surrounding multiple sclerosis—and highlighting the harm these misconceptions can cause for people living with the condition.
�Living with MS is not easy. We want to encourage everyone to pause, listen and learn about MS before saying something that might hurt or offend someone living with it. Think you know MS? It’s time to think again.

If you suspect you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), your first step is to consult a GP, who can rule out other conditions and refer you to a neurologist for specialist testing, such as an MRI. Document all symptoms in a diary, including when they occur and their impact on daily life, to help speed up the process.

13/04/2026

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this common digestive disorder and its impact on individuals' lives, focusing on symptoms, management, and the challenges faced by those living with IBS.
Symptoms:�Bloating, abdominal pain or cramps, changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or both), and sometimes mucus in the stool.

If you suspect you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you should first see your GP, who can assess your symptoms, rule out other conditions, and potentially refer you to a specialist like a gastroenterologist or dietitian.

10/04/2026

World Parkinson's Day 11th April

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. It causes problems like shaking and stiffness that get worse over time. The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are shaking (tremors), slow movements and stiffness.
Treatments for Parkinson's disease include therapies to help with movement problems, medicines and sometimes brain surgery.
Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain. It’s not clear exactly why this happens.

If you or someone you know is concerned about Parkinson's disease, you should first speak to your GP, who can refer you to a Parkinson's specialist (usually a neurologist or geriatrician) for diagnosis and ongoing care, or to a Parkinson's nurse for support. You can also reach out to Parkinson's UK for information and support

07/04/2026

Stress awareness Month

— A powerful call to personal agency, action and transformation.

In today’s world, where stress often thrives in the midst of conflict, tension, and division, we believe that love is the universal force capable of shifting the narrative. By choosing love as our starting point, we embrace empathy, prioritize understanding, and create positive change in every interaction.
Whether it’s extending a gesture of kindness to someone nearby, offering support to global communities, or simply practicing self-love, even the smallest acts of love can spark powerful waves of positivity that ripple outward.

Tips on managing stress

Try self-help techniques
Try positive thinking
Talk to someone
Split up big tasks
Be more active
Plan ahead

02/04/2026

World Autism Awareness Day

The theme this year is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” emphasizes the dignity, rights, and unique potential of every individual on the autism spectrum. It encourages society to move beyond awareness towards meaningful inclusion and participation.

World Autism Awareness Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 2nd of April every year, about the acceptance, support and the inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocation of their rights.

01/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

If you're aged 56 to 74 and registered with a GP in England, you’ll be sent a kit in the post automatically, every two years.

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit will be available to everyone aged 50 to 74 by 2025.

If a kit is sent to you, it’s meant for you. Even if you don’t have symptoms, it can detect signs of bowel cancerbefore you do.

The kit can be completed in the privacy of your own bathroom using the simple step by step instructions on the box.

You only need to collect one tiny sample of poo using the plastic stick provided, pop it in the sample bottle and post it for free, to be tested.

Maybe you think it's messy or awkward, but truth is, a few simple steps and a tiny sample is all it takes.

Completing the bowel cancer screening kit is easier than you think. A few simple steps and a tiny sample is all it takes.

Your next poo could save your life. So if you're sent a kit, join the millions completing theirs this year

31/03/2026

Ablesworld New Dementia Range
Wednesday 15th April 1pm - 3pm

27/03/2026

Join Cheshire East Carers Hub for Coffee and Chat session, open to all carers registered at the Hub.

26/03/2026

🐣 Polite Reminder 🐣

Merepark Medical Centre will be closed on Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) and Monday 6th April (Easter Monday)

We will be open as normal on Tuesday 7th April