Mount Farm Surgery

01/10/2025

Go Sober for October

Become a Soberhero in October! While you might not get to wear a cape, you may benefit from a clearer head, weight loss and better sleep. Give it a try? https://www.gosober.org.uk/

Are you going sober this October? Giving up alcohol for even a few days can be beneficial to your health in long term. This clever alcohol calculator will show you how much you can save financially: https://www.gosober.org.uk/alcohol-calculator

Go Sober this October and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

30/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported or contributed to our coffee morning. We raised a total of £515.15. Raffle winners have now been notified. Thank you to our practice team and our patients for supporting such a worthy cause!

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

World Contraception Day, 26th September

World Contraception Day is about raising awareness of the contraceptive options available and empowering people to make informed choices about their s*xual and reproductive health. If you’d like advice on your options, please book an appointment with (add your most suitable options here; include local s*xual health clinics, etc.).

Discover more about your choices this World Contraception Day. Options include hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections), long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like implants and coils (IUDs/IUCs), and barrier methods such as condoms. It’s important to choose a method that suits your needs and to remember that in addition to preventing unwanted pregnancy, condoms are crucial for protection against s*xually transmitted infections. https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/methods-of-contraception/

24/09/2025

Migraine Awareness Week, 23rd - 29th September

It’s Migraine Awareness Week, and it’s an opportunity to change the perception that migraines are “just a headache”. They’re a complex neurological condition that impacts on every aspect of life, from day-to-day activities to long-term goals.
https://migrainetrust.org/get-involved/campaign-with-us/migraine-awareness-week/

22/09/2025

Organ Donation Week, 22nd - 28th September

Turn the sky pink this Organ Donation Week to remember those who died waiting for a transplant.

Sadly, someone will die today waiting for a transplant, and most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. It takes just two minutes for someone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/tips-and-guidance/turn-the-skies-pink-for-organ-donation-week/

Did you know, one donor can save or transform up to nine lives through organ donation? By saying yes to organ donation, you could give someone else a second chance at life. All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they’ve recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. It’s never been easier to show you support donation; simply update the details in your NHS App. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/organ-donation/

21/09/2025

National Eye Health Week, 22nd - 28th September

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.
Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Get active
Do not smoke or v**e
Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
Have regular eye tests
Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.

19/09/2025

Youth Mental Health Day, 19th September

Did you know one in five 8-25-year-olds have a mental health disorder? Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment? This year’s Youth Mental Health Day theme is ‘Share Support’. Studies show that peer support can be associated with reductions in depression and anxiety in young people, and when young people share their own coping strategies and recommendations, it not only empowers them but also provides others with relatable, practical tools to help with their challenges. https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/

16/09/2025

EveryWoman Day, 16th September

EveryWoman Day was created to raise awareness and share experiences about women’s health, so that other women can benefit. Many women’s health problems are poorly understood, and if you your story, it can help other women manage their health.

Find out more here: https://everywomanday.com/

15/09/2025

National Inclusion Week, 15th - 21st September

“Now is the time” is the theme for this year’s National Inclusion Week. It’s time to embrace inclusion. It’s not just a policy, it’s a mindset, a commitment and a daily practice.

This week, let’s celebrate the power of diverse voices, challenge exclusion and take real steps toward building workplaces and communities where everyone feels they belong. https://www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk/national-inclusion-week/

15/09/2025

Sexual Health Week, 15th - 21st September

The internet is shaping how we learn, talk and think about s*x and relationships. This Sexual Health Week, we focus on ‘Chronically Online’.

How do we empower young people to challenge what they see online? We can discover how integrating digital and face-to-face s*xual health services can help to address health inequalities and share the voices of those using their platforms to combat stigma and misinformation online.

https://trello.com/b/WpFydwwn/s*xual-health-week-2025