St Triduanas Medical Practice

16/04/2026

We’ve found that a third of people who receive a bowel cancer screening test in the UK don’t complete it 🚨

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable. A screening kit will be sent to you every two years in the post if you’re within the age range for the screening programme and registered with a GP.

This is between 50-74 in England, Scotland and Wales and between 60-74 in Northern Ireland.

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about screening, you can contact our nurses through our Ask the Nurse service: https://bit.ly/42sJThP

14/04/2026

Today marks the start of and we need your help! Share this post to raise vital awareness📢

Nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when diagnosed at the earliest stages. That's why this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we’re asking you to help share life-saving awareness about the disease.

Together, we can raise awareness and move closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer. 💛

To learn more and get involved go to https://bit.ly/4boZxCs

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.

Symptoms can include cold‑like illness, sore and red eyes that may be sensitive to light, a high temperature, small grey‑white spots inside the mouth, and a rash of red‑brown spots that may be flat or slightly raised. The rash can be less obvious on brown or black skin.

If you think you or someone you live with may have measles, find out what to do at nhsinform.scot/measles.

07/04/2026

31/03/2026

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

Did you know ticks are more active in the warmer months, especially in wooded areas? 🌳

starts today so we’re reminding everyone of some simple steps that can help reduce your risk when outside. Ticks can latch on your skin and potentially cause harmful diseases such as Lyme disease.

Reduce the risk of being bitten by:

✅Wearing insect repellent

✅Wearing long sleeves and trousers

✅Checking yourself for ticks after walking or camping

For more information, visit NHS inform 🔽

nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

20/03/2026

Cervical screening is the best way to find out if someone is at risk of cervical cancer. It can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

https://ow.ly/nCv250YvegH