Fleet Primary Care Network

31/10/2025

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

29/10/2025

Movember is coming up - and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic - it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔🕯️

It’s time to stop the silence. It’s time to unite.

Together, we can:
🧪 Fund life-saving mental health research
📚 Support training and education
🫂 Provide real help for those in crisis

💥 Ready to take action?
👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

✊🏽 Let’s change the face of men’s health together.

27/10/2025

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬

🎯 Did you know? People of Black African & Caribbean heritage in the UK are more likely to develop:
🩺 Type 2 diabetes
💢 High blood pressure (hypertension)
❤️‍🩹 And face a higher risk of heart disease, kidney issues & stroke

But knowledge = power 💡💪
Let’s take action together:
🍽️ Eat for your heart & blood sugar (think more veggies, less salt!)
🏃🏽‍♂️ Move that body daily
🧪 Get regular checks - blood pressure & diabetes screenings can be life-saving
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Talk to your family - sharing this info could change lives

🧭 Start here:
👉 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes/diabetes-ethnicity

This month, let’s rise together in strength, in knowledge, and in health 🖤✨

24/10/2025

🎗️ ADHD Awareness Month - October is here! Whether you're newly considering ADHD or already navigating life with it - you’re not alone. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can manifest as inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or all three - presenting differently across individuals and across life stages

Seeking clarity? Begin with ADHD UK’s About ADHD page, offering videos from specialists and a self-screener for adults

ADHD UK also hosts peer support groups, expert-led sessions, and an online marketplace of coaches and tools to help with day-to-day challenges

Why it matters:

• Diagnoses are rising - not because ADHD is increasing, but because awareness is growing and stigma is lifting
• But many still wait long months - even years - for NHS assessments - access remains unequal
• Misinformation online can confuse rather than clarify. Trusted sources like ADHD UK are key

Find support and fact‑checked info at:
👉 https://adhduk.co.uk

22/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, nipple changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or nipple - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

21/10/2025

If you think you might be drinking too much or want to stay within recommended limits to avoid ill health, read on. There are many health risks associated with drinking too much or too often. It can affect your body, your mind and your relationships. The good news is that as soon as you reduce your....

18/10/2025

We are back supporting and by hosting the NHS Lung Cancer Screening facility. A CT scanner will be in our carpark from 11th October until 16th October then back again on 17th November until 22nd November.

Smokers and ex-smokers, aged between 55 and 74, will automatically receive an invitation letter in the post.

It comes in a yellow envelope, so look out for it and please take up the invite – it could save your life.

Find out more about the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme here: www.surreyandsussexlungcancerscreening.nhs.uk

18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/MbU950XcUo5
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/A15t50XcUo0
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/v3bm50XcUnW
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/KkHB50XcUnX

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

16/10/2025

📌 A Reminder About Our Community Guidelines 🌟

Thank you to everyone who’s part of our PCN Facebook community. To maintain a positive and respectful space for all, please remember our key guidelines:

✅ Respect and Courtesy
We expect all members to engage kindly and respectfully. Personal attacks or disrespectful language will not be tolerated.

🙅‍♂️ Privacy Matters
Please avoid sharing personal medical details here. For individual medical concerns, contact the practice directly.

🚫 No Medical Advice or Urgent Requests
This page is for information and updates only. For appointments, prescriptions, or urgent medical matters, please use the appropriate practice channels or call NHS 111.

By sticking to these guidelines, we ensure the page remains a helpful and supportive resource for everyone.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and for being a valued part of our community.

16/10/2025

🌟What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)? 🏥💙

🔍Understanding PCNs:
A Primary Care Network is a group of local GP practices that work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and integrated care to our community.

💼🤝These networks aim to deliver more personalised, accessible, and efficient healthcare services for you and your loved ones.

🤝 Emphasising Teamwork:
At the heart of PCNs are healthcare professionals like GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals. Together, they form a dynamic team focused on addressing your health needs holistically. 🤗💡

What Our PCN Offers:
Our PCN is a prime example of a collaborative healthcare network. We bring together local GP practices with a shared vision to improve patient care and enhance the health and well-being of our community. 🏥🌟

🏋️‍♂️A Stronger Together Approach:
By pooling resources and expertise, PCNs can offer a wider range of services, making healthcare more accessible and tailored to your unique needs. 💪🔗