Burnett Edgar Medical Centre

08/03/2026

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

➡️www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/

08/03/2026

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day, and No Smoking Day is coming up soon! Make Wednesday 11th March your quit day.

There is free support available for everyone in our area: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/our-services/services/stop-smoking-services

08/03/2026

07/03/2026

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day, and No Smoking Day is coming up soon!

Make Wednesday 11th March your quit day. You can access crucial support on your journey via the NHS Smoking Cessation Service. Read more ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-smoking-cessation-service-referral-secondary-care-community-pharmacy

07/03/2026

Job Vacancy: Volunteer Engagement Officer
Role: Volunteer Engagement Officer (maternity cover)

Contract: 12-month contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 30 hours per week (4-day week)
Pay: £14.96 per hour (£23,337.60 per year from 1 April 2026)
Main Responsibilities:
-Manage and grow the organisation’s volunteer team
-Communicate with current volunteers

-Represent the organisation at careers fairs and recruitment events
-Handle volunteer enquiries
-Maintain volunteer records and ensure training requirements are completed

Application:
Apply via www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/jobs
Deadline:
18 March 2026 (may close early if a suitable candidate is found).

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Job Vacancy – Communication and Marketing Manager

Organisation: St Mary’s Hospice
Contract: 18 months (potential to extend)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,918.68
Closing Date: 16th March 2026

St Mary’s Hospice is seeking an experienced and creative Communications & Marketing Manager to lead its brand, media, digital channels, and campaigns. The role focuses on raising vital funds and increasing awareness to support the local community.

The ideal candidate will be a confident storyteller with strong strategic marketing skills and a passion for community impact.
To apply, visit: www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/jobs

06/03/2026

Support YouthAbility and Walney Community Centre while saving on your household bills

YouthAbility have partnered with local Utility Warehouse partner Helen Schollar to create a simple way to raise funds for the charity.

If you’d like to take a look at your energy, broadband or mobile bills, Helen can check whether Utility Warehouse could save you money.

If you decide to switch and become a customer, YouthAbility will receive a referral payment, helping support the work they do with young people in our community.

Simply complete the form below and Helen will be in touch.

👇 Submit your details here
https://uw.co.uk/ref/connector/CN-242L

Thank you for supporting YouthAbility.

06/03/2026

🔍 MYTH-BUSTING: SMEAR TESTS & HPV 💉💬
BEMC patients, let’s talk about something super important — your cervical screening (smear test) 💙
And no, it’s not just for certain people — it’s for YOU 👈 if you’ve been invited!
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a very common virus that can lead to changes in the cervix and sometimes cervical cancer. That’s why regular smear tests are essential — they check for high-risk HPV types before any issues can develop. ✅
Let’s bust some common myths together 👇
❌ Myth: I’ve had the HPV vaccine so I don’t need a smear test
✅ Fact: The HPV vaccine protects against 9 strains, but there are 14 high-risk types linked to cervical cancer. So yes, you still need regular smear tests even if you’re vaccinated! 💉🧪
❌ Myth: HPV isn’t common
✅ Fact: Around 80–90% of people will come into contact with HPV in their lifetime! 😮 Most never know they had it because the immune system often clears it on its own. 💪
❌ Myth: You only get HPV if you’re s*xually active or have had lots of partners
✅ Fact: HPV is spread through any skin-to-skin contact of the ge***al area — even touching, oral, or sharing s*x toys. It’s not about the number of partners. ✋❤️
❌ Myth: If someone has HPV, they’ve been unfaithful
✅ Fact: HPV can lie dormant for years — even decades! You can catch it from just one encounter. A positive result is not a sign of cheating. 💬🔍
💡 Smear tests save lives — don’t let myths stop you from booking yours! If you’ve received your invite, book it today. 💙

06/03/2026

🌿 BEMC Patients – Important Update on ‘Over the Counter’ Medicines 💊
Did you know that prescribing of ‘over the counter’ medicines for minor health conditions such as coughs 🤧, hay fever 🌼 and mild pain 💢 has now changed?
Like all GP practices across England, BEMC will no longer routinely prescribe these medicines, as they can be safely bought over the counter with advice from your pharmacist.
💷 Why the change?
Because these items are costing the NHS millions every year — and savings made will go towards vital treatments, such as cancer 🎗️ and dementia care 🧠.
💊 What you should do:
• Your local pharmacy is a great first place to go for advice — no appointment needed! Pharmacists can suggest the best over-the-counter treatment or guide you if you need more care.
• Keep some basic self-care items at home (e.g., pain relief, indigestion remedies, first-aid supplies).
👩‍⚕️ In some cases — e.g. long-term conditions — we may still prescribe.
We understand this may have an impact on those on tighter budgets 💙, but please know every penny saved will go back into patient care and help protect our NHS for the future. 💪

16/01/2026

🔔 Change of Clinical System – 19th January 2026

We’re excited to be moving to a new clinical system in the surgery, as part of a series of planned improvements over the next year.

Please pop over to our website for more details on what this might look like over the next few days and what to expect:

👉 https://www.burnettedgarmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/2026/01/11/new-clinical-system-19th-january-2026/

05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
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Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚