Hednesford Medical Practice

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

This October, take the first step towards a healthier you with !

Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health. With the right support, you can succeed. The NHS offers a range of free resources to help you on your journey:

📱 NHS Quit Smoking App: Track your progress, manage cravings, and stay motivated.
📧 Daily Email Support: Receive tips and encouragement straight to your inbox.
📍 Local Stop Smoking Services: Get expert advice and support tailored to your needs.
📝 Personal Quit Plan: Create a plan that works for you.

Speak to your GP if you need assistance or have questions, we're here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make this October the month you take control of your health. You can do this!

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

29/09/2025

❤️ How healthy is your heart?
A heart attack can strike without warning — but recognising the symptoms early can save lives ⚠️💔

🚨 Common warning signs include:
• Chest pain or pressure 🫀
• Pain spreading to your arm, neck, jaw or back
• Shortness of breath 😮‍💨
• Cold sweat 😓
• Lightheadedness or nausea 😵‍💫

💡 If you have a family history of heart conditions, you may be at higher risk. It’s time to take action:
🧠 Learn the signs: https://ow.ly/IU3V50X2PRL
🫀 Check how healthy your heart is: https://ow.ly/B1cq50X2PRp
📊 Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/Vsin50X2PRK
💉 Understand your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/8CbI50X2PRW

💬 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Knowledge is power — prevention is everything.

This service helps you check your blood pressure by showing your reading on a chart. You'll get a result and advice on what to do next.

25/09/2025

Pharmacists do so much more than dispense medicines. They offer expert health advice, help manage long-term conditions, provide vaccinations, and guide you on safe, effective treatments. 💊

This year, let’s celebrate the vital role they play in keeping our communities healthy — often as the first point of care.

Learn how to get the most from your pharmacist:
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Under the new NHS Pharmacy First scheme, you can visit a pharmacist to receive advice and treatment for some simple illnesses, instead of going to you GP.

24/09/2025

💚 Organ Donation Week

One conversation could save a life. Talking to your loved ones about your wishes means they can support your decision when it matters most.

Learn why it’s so important:
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If you needed an organ transplant would you have one? If so please help those in need of a transplant by opting to donate organs and tissue.

22/09/2025

💪🔥 Activate your day with Joe Wicks!

🏃‍♂️💨 Quick, fun workouts to boost your 💥 energy, 😄 mood & 💗 health — wherever you are! Perfect for home, school, or outdoors.

🎥 Watch the playlist:

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17/09/2025

The new 10-Year Health Plan – Fit for the Future sets out the vision for England’s healthcare.

📅 Over the next decade, the NHS will focus on:
💙 Better patient care
🧪 Medical innovation
🏡 More community-based services

Find out more here:

Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.

13/09/2025

🩸 Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to infection. Act fast if you notice:

• Slurred speech or confusion
• Extreme shivering or muscle pain
• Passing little or no urine
• Severe breathlessness
• Skin mottled, bluish, or very pale

These symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Learn more:
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Slurred speech or confusion, extreme shivering or muscle pain, passing no urine (in a day), severe breathlessness or sleepiness, and more.

10/09/2025

🕯 World Su***de Prevention Day – 10 September
Thoughts of self‑harm or su***de can be deeply distressing—and often, people don’t reach out for help. You are not alone and help is available.

This resource offers vital information and guidance:
https://ow.ly/Rz4f50WTO8P

UK Helplines — available to you now:

• Samaritans (24/7, free & confidential): Call 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): For anyone in crisis, call 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm–midnight daily)
• National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 689 5652 (6 pm–midnight daily)
• Papyrus HOPELINEUK (under‑35s or concerned loved ones): 0800 068 4141 (24/7), or text 07786 209 697
• Shout (24/7 text support): Text SHOUT to 85258

You do not need to face these feelings alone—support is available, free, and just a call or text away.

08/09/2025

⚕️ High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” usually has no obvious symptoms — yet it is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

📊 Regularly checking your blood pressure is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. Small lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, increasing activity, and reducing salt can make a significant difference.

📽 Watch this evidence-based video to learn practical strategies to reduce blood pressure: https://ow.ly/awCA50WQqRH

ℹ️ Find more resources and advice here: https://ow.ly/9iAH50WQqRJ

1.5 million1.5 million people have had a free blood pressure check during our annual Know Your Numbers! Week, the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.

05/09/2025

🤒 Is My Child Too Ill for School?

Sniffles or something more serious? It’s not always easy to tell when your child should stay home or head to class.

The NHS has clear guidance to help you decide – and to protect other children from spreading illness.

📌 Check the advice here:https://patient.info/news-and-features/when-is-your-child-too-sick-to-go-to-school?utm_source=MSMS

Let’s keep everyone healthy this term!

Deciding when to keep your child away from school is tricky. Here's what the experts say about when a kid is too ill for school.

04/09/2025

🌍 World Sexual Health Day – 4 September 2025
This year’s theme, "Sexual Justice: What Can We Do?", reminds us that access to accurate and inclusive sexual health care is a basic right for all. Learn more:
🔗 https://worldsexualhealthday.org/world-sexual-health-day-2025/

💊 Curious about the combined contraceptive pill? It’s one of the most reliable forms of contraception. Find out how it works, who can use it, and the benefits here:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/methods-of-contraception/combined-pill/

🌐 Looking for trustworthy sexual health information, from contraception to STIs and relationships?
Explore resources at Patient.info:
🔗 https://patient.info/sexual-health?utm_source=MSMS