Red Lion Surgery

16/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. Take a pause and check out our advice on how you can reduce stress and look after your mental health. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2022-12-08/looking-after-your-mental-health-winter

16/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome Jodie to the Red Lion family.

Jodie is an experienced practice nurse and has joined our nursing team to work alongside Louise and Emma.

We are sure our patients will give her a warm welcome 😀

13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

07/04/2026

From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time.

07/04/2026

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer, with more than 18,000 people in the UK diagnosed every year.

Read more about the common symptoms of lymphoma at

https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/information-and-support/lymphoma-symptoms

If you have one or more of these symptoms, it doesn't necessarily mean you have lymphoma. If you are concerned, speak to your doctor and visit our website for more information.

03/04/2026

The surgery will be closed for the Easter Weekend

Friday 3rd April - Closed
Saturday 4th April - Closed
Sunday 5th April - Closed
Monday 6th April - Closed

We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 7th April

NHS111 can direct you to the right service when we are closed.

02/04/2026

Check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

02/04/2026

If you are having problems with your hearing, you can now self-refer into NHS audiology (hearing) services.

To find out if you’re eligible, visit - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/audiology-self-referral

01/04/2026

Please check that you will have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the Easter holidays, mindful that GP practices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

26/03/2026

Our Wonderful Practice Nurse is retiring

We are sure that patients will want to join us in thanking Helen for the care and dedication she has shown to all during her years at Red Lion Surgery.

Wishing you all the very best in your well-deserved retirement Helen 🥰 x

26/03/2026

Thank you for all you do 😀

Happy Social Prescribing Day!
Today we’re celebrating our amazing Social Prescribing Link Workers who help people connect with local groups, activities and support that truly makes a difference.

Social prescribing helps people feel less isolated, more confident and more connected to their community as well as offering practical, personal support for life’s challenges.
For more information on the service visit the Cannock Villages PCN website
https://www.cannockvillagespcn.co.uk/services/social-prescribers/

19/03/2026

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today.

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