Trent Meadows Medical Practice

10/01/2026

National Obesity Awareness Week - 10th - 17th January 2026

This week is all about raising awareness of obesity as a serious public-health issue across the UK and encouraging positive action toward healthier lifestyles. Obesity affects many people and is linked with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Simple changes — like increasing daily activity, choosing more nutritious foods, and supporting each other — can make a real difference. Let’s work together to turn obesity around and promote wellbeing for everyone! 💚

https://www.noaw2014.org.uk/

By 2050 as much as 50% of the UK population could be obese, at a cost of £50 billion a year. By 2050 as much as 50% of the UK population could be obese, at a cost of £50 billion a year.

08/01/2026

Snow and ice warnings are in place across the country.

Falls are common, particularly in older people. If you or someone else falls, try to stay calm. Take a couple of minutes to check for any pain or injuries and see if you think you can get up.

If they need further help, call 111 or 999.

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/

08/01/2026

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

It's never too late to quit and it's easier to stop smoking with the right support.

You don't need to imagine a life without smoking, you can live it!

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

04/01/2026

WORLD BRAILLE DAY! ☝
Braille is a tactile code that replaces each letter of the alphabet with a rectangular “cell” of six raised dots. Braille cells can be read through touch and can be combined - in the same way as letters from other alphabets - to make words. Braille has removed barriers to communication and information for people with sight loss.

02/01/2026

January is Walk Your Dog Month. Get up off that sofa, get moving, and don’t let that sub-zero winter temperatures drag you down. Dogs need plenty of exercise throughout the year and the best way to keep them active in winter is to take them for regular walks. Even a short walk around the block on a cold day makes a big difference. So, begin this year with a pledge — better health for you and your dog! 🐾🐾

January is Walk Your Dog Month and we are celebrating ways to keep your dog healthy and active this winter!

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Dry January is a great reminder that small changes can make a big difference. Choosing clarity, balance, and healthier habits to start the year strong. ✨

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january/about-dry-january/the-dry-january-story

31/12/2025

We would like to wish our Patients a happy and healthy 2026 💙

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all the staff at Trent Meadows Medical Practice 🎅🏼🎄🎁

24/12/2025

Trent Meadows Medical Practice and Stretton Medical Centre Opening Hours over the Christmas Period 🎅🏻🎄❄️

18/12/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause lung infections like bronchiolitis, making it difficult for newborn babies to breathe and causing 20,000 infants to need hospital treatment each year.

Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours from 28 weeks of pregnancy.

15/12/2025

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia.

Read more about RSV vaccination here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/