Hereford Medical Group

24/09/2025

Migraine Awareness Week, 23rd - 29th September:

It’s Migraine Awareness Week, and it’s an opportunity to change the perception that migraines are “just a headache”. They’re a complex neurological condition that impacts on every aspect of life, from day-to-day activities to long-term goals.

Migraine means much more than ‘just a headache’. Join us to change the perception this Migraine Awareness Week (22-28 September)

23/09/2025

NOTICE: We have added a new neurodivergent friendly section to our online consultation form (Klinik)

✅ This is for people who are neurodivergent.

✅ It gives kind and supportive wording.

✅ It makes online medical forms easier to use and less scary

✅It allows our neurodivergent patients to express themselves in a way they find best!

👥 We proudly made this together with a Patient Participation Group member who is autistic and helped us check the wording!

23/09/2025

Organ Donation Week, 22nd - 28th September:

Turn the sky pink this Organ Donation Week to remember those who died waiting for a transplant.

Sadly, someone will die today waiting for a transplant, and most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. It takes just two minutes for someone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/tips-and-guidance/turn-the-skies-pink-for-organ-donation-week/

Did you know, one donor can save or transform up to nine lives through organ donation? By saying yes to organ donation, you could give someone else a second chance at life. All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they’ve recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. It’s never been easier to show you support donation; simply update the details in your NHS App. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/organ-donation/

23/09/2025

💙 Practice Update 💙

This morning we are experiencing a number of last-minute GP absences, which means things may be busier than usual.

Please be assured we will continue to triage all requests so that anyone with an urgent medical need will be prioritised.

If your query is not urgent, it would really help us if you could wait until later in the week to get in touch.

Thank you for your patience and support – it makes a real difference to our team and to other patients. 🙏

22/09/2025

National Eye Health Week, 22nd - 28th September:

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.

Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Get active
Do not smoke or v**e
Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
Have regular eye tests
Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.

19/09/2025

Youth Mental Health Day, 19th September:

Did you know one in five 8-25-year-olds have a mental health disorder? Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment? This year’s Youth Mental Health Day theme is ‘Share Support’. Studies show that peer support can be associated with reductions in depression and anxiety in young people, and when young people share their own coping strategies and recommendations, it not only empowers them but also provides others with relatable, practical tools to help with their challenges.

Join us on 19th September: this year’s YMHD theme, Share Support, encourages us all to connect, share, and access clinically-informed mental health resources.

17/09/2025

Sexual Health Week, 15th - 21st September

The internet is shaping how we learn, talk and think about s*x and relationships. This Sexual Health Week, we focus on ‘Chronically Online’.

How do we empower young people to challenge what they see online? We can discover how integrating digital and face-to-face s*xual health services can help to address health inequalities and share the voices of those using their platforms to combat stigma and misinformation online.

https://trello.com/b/WpFydwwn/s*xual-health-week-2025

16/09/2025

EveryWoman Day, 16th September:

EveryWoman Day was created to raise awareness and share experiences about women’s health, so that other women can benefit. Many women’s health problems are poorly understood, and if you your story, it can help other women manage their health.

Find out more here:

The aim of EveryWoman Day is to raise awareness for common women's health conditions

16/09/2025

Male Cancer Awareness Week, 15th - 21st September:

This year, Male Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise the profile and reduce the stigma around testicular, prostate and pe**le cancer, and highlight the importance of early detection.

(You could use these resources to complement your post: https://orchid-cancer.org.uk/downloadable-resources/)

15/09/2025

National Inclusion Week, 15th - 21st September

“Now is the time” is the theme for this year’s National Inclusion Week. It’s time to embrace inclusion. It’s not just a policy, it’s a mindset, a commitment and a daily practice.

This week, let’s celebrate the power of diverse voices, challenge exclusion and take real steps toward building workplaces and communities where everyone feels they belong.

National Inclusion Week® is an annual event that promotes inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Find out how to get involved, get a free toolkit and register for events.

15/09/2025

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, 15th - 19th September

This Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, we’re focusing on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a serious autoimmune condition that’s often misunderstood. RA isn’t just “aches and pains”. It’s chronic, it’s painful, and it can affect every part of a person’s life.
Let’s dispel the myths, raise awareness and support the millions living with RA every day.

Since the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was founded in 2001, one of our key aims has been to increase public understanding and awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as distinct from other forms of arthritis.

13/09/2025

World Sepsis Day, 13th September:

World Sepsis Day is the annual reminder of the importance of early recognition of this dangerous condition.
Sepsis happens when the body attacks itself following an infection. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure and death, so it’s vital to pick it up quickly. If you’re worried, ask “Is this sepsis?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsPDjOX8QHA

Every three seconds, someone dies of sepsis. Knowing the signs can help early intervention and a greater chance of survival. Symptoms can vary, and can be particularly difficult to spot in babies and children. If you’re ever worried, ask your doctor “Is this sepsis?”
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

Sepsis is an emergency, affecting 47 to 50 million people every year, killing 11 million of them. Learn what sepsis is, and how to identify and diagnose it i...