Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre

24/04/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is a dedicated day for releasing stress, frustration, and pent-up emotions through a loud, cathartic scream. Often called "Scream in the Shower Day," it encourages safe, voluntary screaming into pillows or open spaces to improve mental well-being.

Purpose: To raise awareness of the health benefits of screaming, which can release stagnant energy, reduce anxiety, and feel therapeutic.

How to Celebrate: Scream in the shower, into a pillow, or in a secluded area to let go of frustrations.

Origins: The day aims to provide a safe space for releasing bottled-up emotions, sometimes referred to as a "primal scream" to aid mental relief.

It is important to ensure that if you participate, you do so in a way that does not disturb others, such as in a car or using sound-dampening methods.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚!!!!

23/04/2026

Wishing all of our Patients a bright, sunny, St Georges Day

23/04/2026

NATIONAL ASPARAGUS DAY

Why not try some healthy asparagus recipes...Asparagus is a nutrient-dense, low-calorie vegetable rich in fiber, folate, and vitamins K, A, and C, supporting heart health, digestion, and weight management. It acts as a natural diuretic, promotes a healthy gut microbiome with prebiotics, and offers high antioxidant levels that may reduce inflammation and cancer risk

https://www.healthyfood.com/collections/15-of-the-best-healthy-asparagus-recipes/

22/04/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know what’s normal for your body – if you notice anything unusual, or any changes that haven’t gone away, talk to your doctor.

In most cases, it won’t be cancer – but if it is, getting diagnosed early when treatment is more likely to be successful can make a real difference.

Share this post to raise awareness of the most common symptoms of testicular cancer.

21/04/2026

Arts and crafts can significantly benefit mental health by promoting self-expression, reducing stress and anxiety, boosting mood, and fostering a sense of accomplishment and wellbeing.

Our Make, Mend and Motivate online group gives you time to put aside two hours for arts, craft, making, mending and DIY. You could meet like-minded crafters for inspiration, tips and support.

The group meets online on Wednesdays from 11am until 1pm.

If you would like to sign up, please click the link in the first comment and fill in the Registration Form

21/04/2026

🎬✨ Lights, camera… CINESENIORS! ✨🎬

Every Wednesday at 11am🌟

Our Cineseniors showing this week is Baz Luhrmann's Elvis 🎤

🎬 Weds 22nd April 11am
☕ Complimentary hot drinks
🍪 Complimentary biscuits
🎟️ Just £4.50 a ticket

Cineworld Bexleyheath



Book your tickets here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4l2YWJP

17/04/2026

https://www.nationalfeetweek.org/about-your-feet/

The main thing any one visiting this site can do is visit your podiatrist. Book in a regular appointment. You won’t regret it. To find a registered podiatrist near you visit: www.podsfixfeet.co.uk Check out these articles and learn how you can take care of the feet in your family.

15/04/2026

Bursted wood site patients...Hopefully online access via the NHS App has been resolved. If not please try to log out and back in again. Documents are not yet viewable but should be soon.

15/04/2026

Half way through the first merged week and apart from a few small glitches things are looking good.
If you notice any problems / issues please do let us know.

15/04/2026

New mums in Erith - we still have places available for our Mindful Mums postnatal wellbeing peer-support group.

These baby-friendly groups take place in April and May. They offer a relaxed, supportive space for mums to connect, share experiences and focus on their own wellbeing. Each programme runs for five weeks.

The Erith group is at West Street Family Hub and is on Thursdays from 10am till 11.30am, starting on April 16th.

To register your interest, or to make a referral, please sign up via our Mindful Mums webpage – link in the first comment.

13/04/2026

This Week it is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Would you know how to spot the signs? See how you can check at home.

How to self check for signs of head and neck cancer in 2 minutes. What are the preventative measures we could all take to avoid these cancers?

11/04/2026

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.