Biddulphdoctors

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. 💜

05/05/2026

🌟 Friends & Family Test Results – April 🌟

We’re really pleased to share our latest results! 😊

💙 96% of patients who took part rated their experience as good or very good 👏

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to give us feedback – your comments help us celebrate what we’re doing well and highlight where we can continue to improve 🙌

💬 Here’s what some of you said:

✨ “I was treated with kindness, dignity and felt I was listened to. The Dr took time to answer our questions clearly too.”

✨ “Lovely caring nurse. Appointment on time.”

✨ “My appointment was dealt with very quickly. I was there for blood tests. The nurse was very thorough. Receptionist was lovely, and I noticed how spotlessly clean everywhere was.” 🧼

✨ “Can't fault the service. The staff are good and I couldn’t possibly think of going to another practice.” 💙

✨ “Medical practitioner that I saw was lovely and friendly. Check-in process on the screen was seamless.”

✨ “Very attentive professional service.”

🙏 Thank you for your feedback – it really means a lot to us!
We’re proud to support our community and will keep striving to give you the best care possible 💙

05/05/2026

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Skilled care before, during, and after birth can save lives — and midwives are best placed to provide it.

📊 Achieving universal coverage of midwife-delivered interventions by 2035 could avert 67% of these deaths.
⚠️ But the world is short of one million midwives.

Urgent action is needed to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.

This , sign the global petition calling on policymakers for 👇
https://millionmore.org/petition/

05/05/2026

🌟 Thank You for Attending Your Appointments! 🌟

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our patients who attended their appointments in April 🙌
Your commitment really helps us provide the best possible care 💙

📊 April DNA (Did Not Attend) Figures:
• Health Care Support Workers – 12
• Practice Nurse – 34
• Doctors – 27
• Pharmacists – 18
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner – 3
• Practice Matron/Paramedic – 6
• Midwife – 0 ✅

⚠️ Missed appointments matter!
If you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible 📞
This allows us to offer your slot to another patient who needs care 💡

Your support helps us:
✔️ Use NHS resources wisely
✔️ Reduce waiting times
✔️ Help more patients get the care they need

💻 Did you know you can cancel or change your appointment easily?
👉 Via the NHS App
👉 Using the link in your appointment reminder text
👉 Call us on 01782 432420 (select option 5) 📞
👉 Visit the practice in person 🏥

🙏 Thank you for helping us support our community! 💙

04/05/2026

May Bank Holiday Closures

04/05/2026

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if they change. It is a written plan agreed with your healthcare professional that explains your daily treatment, how to recognise worsening symptoms and what steps to take in an emergency.

A good asthma action plan can help you:
• Understand your triggers and how to avoid them 🌿⚠️
• Take the right medication at the right time 💊🩺
• Spot early warning signs of an asthma attack 👀💨
• Know when to seek urgent medical help 🚑⏱️

Keeping your plan up to date and easy to access can give you confidence and help prevent serious asthma attacks. 💙🫁✨

Learn more about asthma action plans: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/your-asthma-action-plan

01/05/2026

Knowing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term disability. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and urgent treatment is essential.

Remember the FAST signs:
• Face drooping on one side 😟
• Arm weakness or numbness 💪⚠️
• Speech difficulty or slurred speech 🗣️❗
• Time to call 999 immediately ⏱️🚑

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care. Ongoing support, rehabilitation and connecting with others can make a big difference to rebuilding confidence and independence after a stroke. Peer support groups and specialist organisations can provide advice, encouragement and a sense of community for both patients and carers. 💙🧠✨

Find support for stroke survivors: https://ow.ly/BgUs50YOUrv
Learn about support and community at Different Strokes: https://ow.ly/cpfr50YOUrG
Join peer support groups: https://ow.ly/VwXW50YOUru

30/04/2026

Did you guess 1978-80? Score!

But there’s another kit you should know about.

Everyone aged 50-74 will now receive a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

More than 80,000 people from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent return their kit every year.

So, when you get it, don’t forget it.

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. They happen when the body reacts to something harmless like pollen, food, dust or animal fur. Symptoms can vary depending on the trigger and the person.

Common allergy symptoms include:
• Sneezing, runny or blocked nose 🤧✨
• Itchy eyes, skin or throat 👀💙
• Rashes, hives or swelling 🌿⚠️
• Breathing difficulties or wheezing 🫁💨

Most allergies can be managed, but some reactions can be serious. Call 999 immediately if someone has signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, feeling faint or collapsing. 🚑⚠️

Understanding triggers, knowing the difference between allergies and intolerances, and taking early action can help keep you and your family safe. 💙✨

Read NHS advice on allergies: https://ow.ly/vxhs50YNVlw
Learn the difference between food allergy and intolerance: https://ow.ly/l17650YNVkX
Find advice on protecting babies against allergies: https://ow.ly/FNik50YNVlk