The Blandford Group Practice

05/09/2025

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses.

To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

05/09/2025

We are running our campaign again this autumn to remind everyone that:

▪️ 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime

▪️ Early cancer diagnosis saves lives

▪️ If something in your body doesn't feel right, you should contact your GP practice

Please share our web page with all the facts: https://cancermatterswess*x.nhs.uk/know-the-signs/

If you need any further information, campaign posters or support with online messaging please contact us.

05/09/2025

If you can help Nourish, the community larder and Food Bank, to help stock their shelves they would be very grateful. You can drop your donations to them at The United Reformed Church, Whitecliff Mill St.

04/09/2025

Want to learn more about contraception? Mental health? Breast health? Menopause? HPV? Pelvic health?🤔

The new website in has a variety of info, as well as lots more female-focused topics.

🔍 https://ourdorset.org.uk/women

04/09/2025

This World Sexual Health Day, we want to encourage local people - especially those heading back to university this week - to take up the offer of the HPV vaccine, and join our efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.💪💓 This vaccine is available to females (at birth) under 25 years old and males (at birth) under 19 years old.

Our s*xual health team are also pleased to be offering a range of new vaccines and treatments here in Swindon, including the new vaccine for gonorrhoea, which is a Meningitis B vaccine but also has 40% protection against gonorrhoea, the MPOX vaccine and doxy-PEP (doxycycline-post-exposure prophylaxis) which protects mainly against syphilis but also gonorrhoea and chlamydia.

🔗https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/wards-and-services/s*xual-health/

03/09/2025

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03/09/2025

ICYMI: The new term has started, make sure:

💉 Your child is up to date with their vaccinations
🏡 You know when to keep your child at home
🤒 You can spot the signs of illness

Visit our blog post to find out more: https://bit.ly/41V4Aph

03/09/2025

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month – raising awareness of the symptoms of thyroid cancer, the importance of early detection, and to highlight the support available for those affected.

The most common early sign of thyroid cancer is a lump in the neck, usually found at the front, just below the Adam’s apple. As thyroid cancer can be slow growing, the lump may have been there for some time. It's important to note that thyroid cancer can affect people of all ages.

Any lump or change in your neck should be checked by a doctor. When caught early, most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured.

As always, Cancer Care Map is here to offer support to anyone affected, including loved ones and carers.

Some good places to start are:

✅ Thyroid UK - support includes resources to help with diagnosing, managing and understanding thyroid conditions, support groups, and support via phone, email, page and online community.

✅ Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust - puts people living with thyroid cancer in touch with others who have been through the same treatment and surgery. It offers information, clinical support, local groups, and a helpline.

✅ British Thyroid Foundation - has a network of local support groups which hold regular meetings and usually include talks by medical professionals. It also offers a phone service with volunteers available to provide a listening ear, a medical query answering service and a closed Facebook group which you can request to join.

Many Maggie's Centres and Macmillan Cancer Support centres also often have specific support groups for thyroid cancer.

Enter your postcode on our site to discover the support services close to you, as well as further national and online support. 📍

02/09/2025

Have a child in school or about to start? 🏫⏰
It’s a good time to check they are up to date with their vaccinations. Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious, so to check for any missed vaccines, look in your child’s red book or speak to your GP practice. 🛡
🔗 Get more information and see the full childhood vaccination schedule here: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

02/09/2025

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This month, we raise awareness of the 5 gynaecological cancers: cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval, and womb.
Do you know the symptoms of cervical cancer?
💛 Unusual vaginal bleeding
💛 Changes in vaginal discharge
💛 Discomfort during s*x
💛 Pain in lower back or pelvis
These symptoms are often caused by other conditions, but it’s important to contact your GP promptly for reassurance and support. Early detection saves lives.

02/09/2025

It’s already September, so now’s the time to get protected before flu season 🤧🛡️
Not sure if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu jab? Our blog post explains everything you need to know to get winter-ready.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/your-guide-to-whos-eligible-for-the-autumn-2025-flu-vaccine/

02/09/2025

Did you know? If you're signed up to the Healthy Start scheme, you can get free vitamins and money to buy healthy food like fruit, veg and milk! 🥦🥛

Even better, if you're on the scheme, you can now get your free Healthy Start vitamins from:

- Health visitor drop-in clinics or visits
- Community or health clinics
- BCP Council family hubs

These essential vitamins support health during pregnancy and the first four years of your child’s life, giving little ones the best start possible👶

Learn more about Healthy Start vitamins at www.healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitamins/

To find a Healthy Start vitamin collection point visit: www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/healthy-start-vitamins