Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery

Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm. Please visit our website for more information.

Knowing your blood pressure reading is one of the simplest ways to protect your heart and overall health. High blood pre...
17/04/2026

Knowing your blood pressure reading is one of the simplest ways to protect your heart and overall health. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney problems if left untreated. Checking your reading regularly and understanding what it means can help you take control of your health.

You can help manage your blood pressure by:
• Eating a balanced diet with less salt 🥗🧂✨
• Staying active and moving regularly 🚶‍♂️💪
• Maintaining a healthy weight ⚖️💙
• Reducing alcohol and stopping smoking 🚭🍷
• Managing stress levels 🧠🌿

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference over time. 💙🩺✨

Check your blood pressure reading: https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading
Read about foods that can help lower blood pressure: https://patient.info/features/heart-health/foods-to-lower-blood-pressure

If you're waiting for treatment or surgery, the My Planned Care website can help you stay informed and supported while y...
15/04/2026

If you're waiting for treatment or surgery, the My Planned Care website can help you stay informed and supported while you wait. It provides average waiting times for local hospital trusts, helping you understand what to expect, as well as signposting to advice and support to help maintain your health and wellbeing during this time. Taking small steps to look after yourself while waiting can make a real difference. 💙🩺✨

Find waiting times and support on My Planned Care: www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk

🍃 Final Wild Wellbeing sessions in CornwallThere are still opportunities to join the free Wild Wellbeing sessions suppor...
15/04/2026

🍃 Final Wild Wellbeing sessions in Cornwall

There are still opportunities to join the free Wild Wellbeing sessions supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through outdoor activities.

📅 16 April
📍 St Ives Community Orchard
📍 Tehidy Woods
⏰ Starting 10am

For parents and children aged 5–12.

👉 Book here:
https://forms.office.com/e/CdbKBnMH0q

Follow Cornwall Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpswww.cornwallft.nhs.ukchildrensmentalhea/

Digital Help Sessions – Free support to help you get online and manage your health digitally🗓️ Reminder:These sessions t...
15/04/2026

Digital Help Sessions – Free support to help you get online and manage your health digitally

🗓️ Reminder:
These sessions take place every last Wednesday of the month.

📍 Helston Library, Trengrouse Way, TR13 8AG
🕐 Drop in any time between 13:00–16:00

Get help with:
• Setting up and using the NHS App
• Ordering prescriptions online
• Viewing your GP health record
• Using library computers if you don’t have a device at home

💡 No need to book – just drop in!

Please share with friends, neighbours, or loved ones who aren’t on Facebook – everyone is welcome! 💙

IBS Awareness Month highlights a common condition that can have a big impact on daily life. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IB...
13/04/2026

IBS Awareness Month highlights a common condition that can have a big impact on daily life.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system and can cause a range of ongoing symptoms that may come and go.

Common symptoms include:
• Stomach pain or cramping, often relieved after going to the toilet 🤕✨
• Bloating and excessive wind 💨💙
• Diarrhoea, constipation or a mix of both 🚽⚠️
• Changes in bowel habits 📊🩺

Symptoms can often be triggered by stress, certain foods or lifestyle factors. Managing IBS may involve dietary changes, staying active, reducing stress and understanding your triggers. If symptoms are persistent or worsening, it’s important to speak to your GP to rule out other conditions. 💙🌿✨

Read NHS guidance on IBS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
Learn about digestive issues and when it could be something more serious: https://patient.info/features/digestive-health/could-your-digestive-issues-be-ibd

10/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of how important screening is, even if you feel well.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is designed to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and outcomes are better.

If you are aged 50 to 74, you will be sent a free home testing kit every 2 years. The test is simple to do and checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.

Taking part in screening can:
• Detect cancer early, before symptoms develop 🩺✨
• Help prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps 💙🔍
• Improve survival rates and treatment outcomes 📊🌿

Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to complete your test when invited.

If you notice symptoms like changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain or unexplained weight loss, contact your GP. Early action can save lives. 💙🎗️✨

Learn more about bowel cancer screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

📢 Save the date – Cornwall Annual Dementia Conference 2026A full day of learning, discussion and practical ideas around ...
08/04/2026

📢 Save the date – Cornwall Annual Dementia Conference 2026

A full day of learning, discussion and practical ideas around dementia care and wellbeing.

📆15 May 2026
📍 Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge

Hear from expert speakers and take part in interactive workshops focused on improving quality of life for people living with dementia and those who support them.

Open to all, including families and carers.

🔎 Find out more at: kernowhealth.org.uk
Search “Dementia Conference”

Stress Awareness Month is a time to recognise the signs of burnout and take steps to protect your mental wellbeing. Burn...
08/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month is a time to recognise the signs of burnout and take steps to protect your mental wellbeing.

Burnout can build up over time and may leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, less motivated or struggling to concentrate. Recognising the early signs and taking action can help prevent things from getting worse.

Common signs of burnout include:
• Constant tiredness or lack of energy 😴💤
• Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope 😣💭
• Reduced motivation or productivity 📉💼
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions 🧠⚠️
• Changes in sleep or mood 🌙💙

Taking regular breaks, setting boundaries, speaking to someone you trust and seeking support can all help you manage stress more effectively. You are not alone, and help is available. 💙🌿✨

Learn more about burnout: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/
Read about the symptoms of burnout: https://patient.info/features/mental-health/what-are-the-symptoms-of-burnout

Do you have a disability, impairment, or sensory loss and need to receive information in a way that’s easier to understa...
07/04/2026

Do you have a disability, impairment, or sensory loss and need to receive information in a way that’s easier to understand? 💬

The practice can provide information in different formats, including:
• Large print
• Alternative languages
• Via email
• Support for hearing impairment
• Other support, such as British Sign Language (BSL)

If this would help you, please let reception know so the right support can be arranged.

07/04/2026

World Health Day is a great time to highlight how digital access is making healthcare quicker and easier for patients. Our “Tap it, type it, we’ll take care of it” approach encourages patients to use online services like the NHS App, GP websites and online forms to get the help they need without waiting on the phone.

Using online access means you can:
• Contact your GP about a health problem quickly and easily 💻📱✨
• Submit requests at a time that suits you ⏰💙
• Get directed to the right care first time 🩺✅
• Help reduce phone lines for those who need them most ☎️💚

Online forms are simple to use and ensure your request is reviewed and prioritised appropriately by the practice team. Digital access helps improve efficiency, reduce waiting times and make care more accessible for everyone. 📲💙✨

Learn how to use an online form to contact your GP: https://ow.ly/x80X50YB3ZG

📢 IMPORTANT: Mobile Network Issues in the AreaWe are aware of ongoing issues with a local mobile phone mast which is cur...
07/04/2026

📢 IMPORTANT: Mobile Network Issues in the Area

We are aware of ongoing issues with a local mobile phone mast which is currently affecting signal for many residents, particularly those on the O2 and Vodafone networks.

This is unfortunately making it very difficult for our team to reach patients by phone.

If you have submitted an online consultation and have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please phone the surgery directly.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while these external network issues are resolved.

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Trelawney Road
Helston
TR138AU

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