Old Road Medical Practice

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

We are regularly updating our blog post on the hantavirus outbreak.

Read it here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/05/what-is-hantavirus-how-is-it-transmitted-and-what-are-the-symptoms/

11/05/2026

Skin Cancer Awareness Month ☀️

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a reminder to protect your skin and know the signs to look out for. Early detection can save lives.

✔️ Check your skin regularly
✔️ Protect yourself from the sun
✔️ Speak to your GP if you notice anything unusual

Find out more, including signs and prevention, via Macmillan:

👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/skin-cancer-awareness-month

04/05/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

03/05/2026

23/04/2026

Today is World Parkinson's Day.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about the condition ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

22/04/2026

21/04/2026

Visit https://oldroadsurgery.org.uk to register 😁