The Greenway Medical Practice

26/07/2025

Hyperpigmentation / Melasma Awareness Month - 1st - 31st July

Melasma is a common skin condition where brown or greyish patches of pigmentation appear, usually on the face. Melasma is more common in pregnancy, but can appear in men too. It’s more prominent in the summer months and tends to be less noticeable in the winter. It’s not an infection and therefore it’s not contagious.

Professional membership body for dermatologists in the UK and abroad.

24/07/2025

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24th July

Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24th July (24/7), so we’re raising awareness throughout July, to let people know that they can talk to us, day or night, 24/7.

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7

21/07/2025

Good Care Month -1st - 31st July

Good Care Month spans the whole of July and aims to not only celebrate healthcare workers from the social sector, but to acknowledge their hard work, as well as those who care for people in their homes and communities.

Life as a carer can be complex with challenges faced on a daily basis. Supporting carers ensures that the people they care for can stay at home where possible. It’s really important, if you’re a carer, that you let us know so we can care for you while you care for others.

We’re here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice & support and also campaign to make life better for carers.

18/07/2025

UV Safety Month - 1st - 31st July 😎⛅

While it’s important for our overall health to ensure that we get some Vitamin D, it’s also important to ensure that we protect our skin when the sun is out. It’s best to avoid being out in the sun when it’s at its strongest between 11am and 3pm during the period from March to October.

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

15/07/2025

Tuesday 15th July
The practice will close for training at 12.30pm and re-open at 8am tomorrow morning.
For urgent assistance during this time, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/ or telephone 111

14/07/2025

Tuesday 15th July
The practice will close at 12.30pm tomorrow for training, and reopen at 8am on Wednesday 16th July.
For medical assistance whilst we are closed, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/ or telephone 111

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11/07/2025

World Population Day - 11th July

World Population Day reminds us that global population trends impact everything – from jobs and poverty to access to healthcare, education and resources. Smart policies start with understanding who we are, where we live and what lies ahead.

07/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week -1st - 7th July

Around 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. Some will manage work stresses by using alcohol as a way to try to cope. The reality is that drinking alcohol as a way to try to manage our stress and anxiety can worsen our symptoms and prevent us from performing well. If you’d like help with alcohol, speak to us or look here:

If you're worried about your drinking, get help now. Find alcohol support that works for you. You can also take our drinking quiz to understand your risk.

04/07/2025

Hay fever

If you’re sneezing more than talking lately, you’re not alone! Hay fever (AKA allergic rhinitis) can really make the warmer months difficult. It causes itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and coughing, a headache or pain around the sides of your head or forehead, loss of smell and feeling tired.

Here are some tips to help you cope during peak pollen season:
😎Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
🌼Keep windows closed during high pollen times
🚿Shower and change your clothes after being outside
💊Antihistamines can help – talk to your pharmacist or GP if you’re struggling

03/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week -1st - 7th July

The theme for this year’s Alcohol Awareness campaign is ‘Alcohol and Work’ to encourage conversations and awareness about the relationship between alcohol consumption and the workplace. Realising you have a problem is the first step to getting help.

Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to getting better, but it's often the hardest one.

02/07/2025

World Allergy Week, 29th June - 5th July

Anaphylaxis is a preventable threat! If you suspect an anaphylactic reaction, immediately use an adrenaline auto-injector (e.g., Epi-Pen) if you have one and call 999. Get the patient to lie down and raise their legs, and if they’re struggling to breathe, they should sit up and raise their shoulders. Do not allow them to stand or walk. After five minutes, you can administer a second adrenaline auto-injector if they’re not responding. It’s important to remain as calm as you can; in this way, you’ll really help the patient.

NHS information about anaphylaxis, including symptoms, when to get help, treatment and prevention.

01/07/2025

From 1st July, younger women and people with a cervix (aged 25 to 49) who test negative for HPV, meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years, will safely be invited every 5 years rather than every 3.

This change is based on strong evidence showing that people without HPV are at very low risk of cervical cancer.