Wombwell Medical Centre

12/05/2026

Today marks the end of International Nurses Week and Florence Nightingales Birthday who would have been at the age of 206❗

12/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💚
11th – 17th May

This week is all about raising awareness, encouraging conversations, and reminding everyone that mental health matters.

The 2026 theme is Action — because even small actions can make a big difference. Whether it’s checking in on a friend, taking time for yourself, speaking openly, or supporting others, every action counts.

Together, we can help reduce stigma, promote kindness, and create a healthier, more supportive community for all. 🌍✨

11/05/2026

✨ Celebrating International Nurses Week ✨

This week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make a difference every single day.

Meet Jodie B, one of our dedicated nurses, who has taken the time to answer a few questions about her experiences, inspirations, and what nursing means to her.

✨ Nurse Spot light: Jodie B ✨

As part of International Nurses Week, we asked Jodie a few questions about her journey in nursing 💙

👩‍⚕️ What made you want to be a nurse?
➡️ I’ve always been passionate about health and preventing illness. I became a nurse because I’d rather help people stay well than just treat them when they’re not—prevention really is better than cure.

💭 What’s a moment in your career you’ll never forget?
➡️ “I just take 10mg!” — if the person this is about reads this, they’ll know exactly what I mean… unforgettable for all the wrong reasons!

💪 What keeps you going on tough days?
➡️ Keeping it professional… and knowing I’ve genuinely made a difference, even if it’s just to a small number of patients. That’s what makes it worth it.

❤️ What does being a nurse mean to you?
➡️ It’s a vocation, not just a job. I genuinely love what I do—although I won’t lie, there are the odd days when working in B&M sounds very appealing! 😄

📚 Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to or currently studying to be a nurse?
➡️ Don’t do it! …only joking. Do it for the right reasons. It’s not just a job, it’s a way of life—you have to live what you preach and be someone others can look up to.

Thank you, Jodie, for everything you do 🌟

09/05/2026

On World IBD Day, you’re invited to come together with others affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. 💜

This free virtual social event from Crohn’s & Colitis UK is a chance to share experiences, feel heard and connect with a supportive community.

IBD affects around 1 in 120 people in the UK, and no one should face it alone.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ibd-day-virtual-social-event-tickets-1987041129508?aff=erellivmlt

08/05/2026

✨ Celebrating International Nurses Week ✨

This week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make a difference every single day.

Meet Claire , one of our dedicated nurses, who has taken the time to answer a few questions about her experiences, inspirations, and what nursing means to her.

✨ Nurse Spotlight: Claire ✨

As part of International Nurses Week, we asked Claire a few questions about her journey in nursing 💙

👩‍⚕️ What made you want to be a nurse?
➡️ An interest in the human body, diseases, and treatment options, along with the opportunity to provide comfort, deliver therapy, and support people—even with the smallest things. Curiosity played a big part too.

💭 What’s a moment in your career you’ll never forget?
➡️ I don’t think there is just one—it's the little things that happen each day.

🤝 What keeps you going on tough days?
➡️ The support of colleagues.

❤️ What does being a nurse mean to you?
➡️ Giving feels better than getting.

📚 Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to or currently studying to be a nurse?
➡️ Be prepared—but also enjoy it 😊

Thank you, Claire, for everything you do 🌟

08/05/2026

Ordering repeat prescriptions through the NHS App is a quick and convenient way to manage your medicines without needing to call your GP.

You can request your medication anytime, track its progress and have it sent directly to your chosen pharmacy.

Step-by-step:
• Log in to the NHS App 📱🔐
• Go to ‘Services’ or the homepage 💻✨
• Select ‘Request repeat prescriptions’ 💊🩺
• Choose the medicines you need ✔️📋
• Confirm your nominated pharmacy 🏥📍
• Submit your request and track its progress 📊💙

Your GP will review and approve the request before it is sent to your pharmacy, and you can check updates in the app, such as whether it’s waiting for approval or ready to collect.

Using the NHS App helps save time, reduces phone calls and makes managing your health easier. 💙📱✨

Learn how to request a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/requesting-a-prescription/

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

✨ Celebrating International Nurses Week ✨

This week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make a difference every single day.

Meet Jodie H, one of our dedicated nurses, who has taken the time to answer a few questions about her experiences, inspirations, and what nursing means to her.

✨ Nurse Spotlight: Jodie H ✨

As part of International Nurses Week, we asked Jodie a few questions about her journey in nursing 💙

👩‍⚕️ What made you want to be a nurse?
➡️ I wanted to help people and have a career which gave some form of job satisfaction.

💭 What’s a moment in your career you’ll never forget?
➡️ Covid and the 2 years that followed.

☕🍫 What keeps you going on tough days?
➡️ Coffee and chocolate!

❤️ What does being a nurse mean to you?
➡️ Making a difference to people’s lives and, again, the job satisfaction.

📚 Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to or currently studying to be a nurse?
➡️ You must be 100% dedicated and committed to consider working in healthcare—but it is the most rewarding job ever 🙂

Thank you, Jodie, for everything you do 🌟

06/05/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can be unpredictable, painful and life-changing.

This year, you can make a difference by simply getting out and walking. 🚶‍♀️

“My WALK IT” is a flexible walking challenge you can take part in your own way – at your own pace, in your own time – while raising funds to support people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Take on 5 KM, 10 KM, a Half-marathon, or a Marathon
Lace up and walk at your own pace, solo, with friends, or with family. From park strolls to scenic trails, every step you take helps fund vital research and support people living with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Sign up, choose your distance, share your challenge and start fundraising now.

Enter our prize draw to win a Fitbit if you sign up before the 15th May! (T&Cs apply)

Find out more or sign up here:
My WALK IT 👉 https://crohns-colitis-uk.sync.giving/mywalkit-2026/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=My+WALK+IT&utm_id=Redmoor+Health

Every step helps support vital research and services. 💜

06/05/2026

💜 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️International Nurses Week in the UK is part of a global celebration that takes place every year from 6 May to 12 May, ending on International Nurses Day (the birthday of Florence Nightingale).

Throughout the week we will be posting some questions we asked our own nurses here at Wombwell Medical Centre, let see what their answers are 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️💜