Don Valley Healthcare

17/10/2025

Our October-December Newsletter has been published! If you wish to read it pop into either surgery or go onto our website to sign up to our Newsletter email!📩

15/10/2025

Skip the GP Wait, Try Pharmacy First!

Did you know you can get help for common minor illnesses straight from your local pharmacist without needing to see your doctor? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Pharmacy First is an NHS service where community pharmacists can offer expert advice, supply some medications, and refer you to a doctor if needed, all without an appointment!

They can help with things like:
✔️ Colds, coughs & sore throats
✔️ Earaches & mild infections
✔️ Shingles
✔️ Impetigo
✔️ UTI

It’s quick, easy, and saves time for everyone. Next time you’re feeling under the weather, try your local pharmacy first! 💙

15/10/2025

🎀 Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK
This month, we’re encouraging everyone to:
💗 Check regularly for any unusual changes in your breasts, chest, or underarms
💗 Attend your screening appointments when invited (it’s quick, free, and could save your life)
💗 Contact your GP if something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait for an invitation

A mammogram is a simple breast X-ray that can spot early signs of cancer before you can feel them.
During your appointment:
➡️You’ll undress from the waist up (a gown may be provided)
➡️A trained specialist gently positions each breast between two plates, this only lasts a few seconds
➡️Two quick images are taken of each breast (one from the side, one from above)
The whole appointment usually takes around 30 minutes.
Find out more on the NHS website
➡️www.nhs.uk/breast-screening

14/10/2025

💬What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

This , we'll be shining a light on the condition.

There are lots of misconceptions around what OCD is – or isn’t. That’s despite almost 1 in 50 people in the UK being affected by it.

It's a term that can often be used incorrectly or misunderstood. It’s not always about cleaning, tidying or being organised. Here are some examples of what OCD can look like, to help us understand more about it:
🔵Obsessions: intrusions, thoughts, images or words in your mind that you don’t want to be there
🔵Anxiety: obsessions cause distressing emotions such as anxiety, but also distress, guilt and shame
🔵Compulsions: behaviours which people engage in to try to reduce the anxiety and distress

These symptoms can become a vicious cycle and have a massive impact on a person's life.

💬You don’t need a diagnosis to get help. If you’re struggling with the symptoms of OCD, we can support you. Self-refer to us today, using our online form: rdash.nhs.uk/services/nhs-talking-therapies

11/10/2025

"🍳 Eggs are fine in moderation — it's saturated fat in your diet that has the bigger effect on cholesterol.

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11/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Share this post to help us raise life-saving awareness 🔁

Remember, if you notice anything unusual for you, speak to your GP. It probably won't be cancer but, if it is, an early diagnosis can make a real difference 💗

11/10/2025

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Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause and may cause both physical and mental health symptoms that can be debilitating and impact all aspects of every day life.

If you are finding the perimenopause challenging, chat to your GP about the support they can offer.

Learn more about symptoms and treatment options you can explore here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/

10/10/2025

Just like adults, flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia.
Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who's pregnant and older people.
It's recommended for:
💚Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023)
💚School-aged children (Reception to Year 11)
💚Children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions

07/10/2025

Take a look at what we have planned for this years Psoriasis Awareness Week!

Starting from Wednesday 29th October, our activities include:
👋 An info day at ASDA in Small Heath, Birmingham.
👚 Put on Purple Day. Wear our favourite colour to show your support.
☕ A virtual Coffee Morning.
🤳 An Instagram Live Q&A with a Rheumatologist.
💻 A free webinar with the experts from St John's DermAcademy.

We'll also be sharing your stories and more info and resources on Comorbidities of psoriasis throughout the week, so make sure you get involved!

Find out more details on our website https://ow.ly/fmYA50X0Wk9

07/10/2025

An exciting opportunity for a ‘new to primary care’ nurse in our area. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️follow the link for more info

Below you can find details regarding vacant positions in our team. If you have any questions or would like any further information about working for Primary Care Doncaster you can contact our HR Team…

05/10/2025

NHS 111 is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you need medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​
🌐 Online - search NHS 111
📱 By phone - dial 111
📱 Through the NHS app

05/10/2025

Thank you to our amazing staff for delivering around 600 vaccines and making yesterday’s Covid and flu clinic run so smoothly!💚 We’re so grateful for the teamwork that keeps our community safe and well 💉✨