Regal Chambers Surgery

14/04/2026

Dear all,

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting, which will be held on:

📅 Thursday 30th April 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Via Microsoft Teams (LINK BELOW)

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/357371544960833?p=YFMcSLILRZ2GBx6jnz
Meeting ID: 357 371 544 960 833
Passcode: aj9g8uh3
This is a valuable opportunity for you to share your views, ask questions, and work together with our team to improve the services we provide.

The agenda for the meeting will be shared closer to the date.

We hope you can join us and look forward to your contribution.

Hitchin and Whitwell Primary Care Network

Website: https://hitchinandwhitwellpcn.nhs.uk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/

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13/04/2026

IBS Awareness Month, 1st– 30th April

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes episodes of abdominal pain and often discomfort when using the toilet. It does not shorten your life, but leads to more pain, health care appointments, and surgeries, impacting quality of life, and sometimes the ability to work full-time.

This April, you can help to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support people with IBS by sharing the hashtags and

Find out more at https://aboutibs.org/living-with-ibs/ibs-awareness-month/

11/04/2026

World Parkinson’s Day, 11th April

In the UK, around 166,000 people live with Parkinson’s, and someone new is diagnosed every 20 minutes. There are over 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s. But the main three are a tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness). More information can be found at https://www.parkinsons.org.uk

Last year, more than 180 landmarks, buildings and homes were lit up in blue to shine a light on Parkinson’s, and people knitted, baked and wore blue to raise awareness and fundraise for research and support. Find out how you can join in this year’s ‘Make it Blue’ campaign at https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/community/world-parkinsons-day

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month, 1st– 30th April

Stress is not always a ‘bad’ thing. However, when we experience stress in our workplace or everyday lives, it can affect our ability to function, and long-term stress can damage our health.

Workplace stress is reaching record levels worldwide, so Stress Awareness Month gives organisations a chance to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and actively support employee wellbeing before issues escalate. Learn more at: https://www.stress.org.uk/stress-awareness-month-2026/

08/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, 1st– 30th April

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and Bowel Cancer Awareness Month aims to increase awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and knowing the symptoms, which you can find here: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/symptoms/

These symptoms don’t mean you definitely have bowel cancer, but it’s important to check. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it is, and the more likely it can be cured.

Why not get involved in Bowel Cancer UK’s ActiveApril campaign, and get active while fundraising to support people with bowel cancer! Sign up on their website: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

07/04/2026

Voice AI Receptionist – Now on Trial
From today, Tuesday 7 April 2026, we are trialling a new Voice AI Receptionist to make contacting us quicker and easier.
Patients can choose this option to avoid waiting on hold. The system is available in multiple languages to help ensure smooth and accessible communication for everyone.
If you prefer, you can still speak directly to a member of our reception team as usual.
This is a 2-week trial, and we welcome your feedback to help us improve the service.

07/04/2026

World Health Day, 7th April

Every year, World Health Day draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The theme for 2026 is ‘Together for health. Stand with science.’ We are all invited to celebrate the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.

WHO and its partners help countries to improve their research and systems to make good health care accessible to all. Learn more at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day

31/03/2026

International Trans Day of Visibility, 31st March

The International Trans Day of Visibility aims to shed light on the struggles that transgender and non-binary people face on a daily basis. Hate crime is prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s time to put a stop to it.
Educating, sharing and advocating for equality, acceptance and inclusion is an important part of Trans Day of Visibility. Add your voice.
https://lgbt-speakers.com/news/event-planning/transgender-day-of-visibility

On International Trans Day of Visibility, it’s a good time to share a reminder of why pronouns are so important. They’re an important part of self-identity. Respecting people’s chosen names and pronouns is a simple yet powerful act of allyship. Include pronouns in your email signatures and social media profiles to normalise their usage. If you’re unsure, simply ask politely what someone’s preferred pronouns are.
https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/pronouns

26/03/2026

Purple Day for Epilepsy, 26th March

Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people, with 80 people diagnosed every day. Every March, Purple Day aims to raise awareness and show you’re not alone, whether you’re a sufferer, carer or if epilepsy touches your life in some way. Get involved!
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/fundraising/purple-day

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day, 26th March

Social prescribing is a service to help boost wellbeing by linking you into local support networks or services, as part of an overall approach to individual care.

Today, we’re celebrating the importance of everyone who helps to improve our community’s health.