Ruby Country Medical Group

30/10/2025

Did you know? Children are often called “superspreaders” as they catch and pass on flu more easily than adults.

By vaccinating your child you’re protecting:

👶 Babies
👵 Grandparents
💙 Vulnerable family members

Learn how to vaccinate your child here:
https://ow.ly/N3xW50Xfqja

30/10/2025

Before school starts again, take a minute to complete your child’s flu vaccine consent form.
The nasal spray flu vaccine helps protect children from getting seriously ill, and helps stop flu spreading in classrooms and at home.
Read more about the NHS flu vaccine: nhs.uk/fluvaccine

30/10/2025

As part of the Best Start in Life Campaign, please find below details of the NHS-approved guidance to support children’s oral health. Parents and carers can find brushing instructions, guidance on toothpaste quantities and ingredients, advice around limiting sugary food and drinks, as well as information about accessing free dentistry by visiting ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

30/10/2025

29th October is World Stroke Day.
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.
Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999.
http://nhs.uk/actFAST

28/10/2025

Halloween can be a magical time for many, especially if you have young children or grandchildren who are excited to dress up and go trick-or-treating. It marks the transition to autumn too – the time for comforting soups and stews, watching the leaves change colour, and wrapping up warm to enjoy crisp mornings.

However, some older people can find Halloween a difficult time. The darker evenings and unexpected visitors can be distressing for those living alone, with physical limitations, dementia or choose not to partake in Halloween.

We have some tips below to help ensure peace of mind ⬇️ and you can read more on the links:

https://www.elder.org/living-well/halloween-safety-tips-for-older-people/

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/latest-news/articles/2018/october/halloween-tips/

https://capt.org.uk/halloween/

https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/autumn-safety/halloween

28/10/2025

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.
For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.
They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.
Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.
💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

https://themenopausecharity.org/

28/10/2025

Did you know you can borrow blood pressure monitors for free from libraries across Devon?

If left untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes so it’s really important to know your numbers.

Lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can reduce high blood pressure but the key is identifying any problems early.

For more details please click below ⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

And to find your local library please click https://onedevon.org.uk/check-your-blood-pressure/

27/10/2025

New sessions held by Coast & Country Primary Care Network Diabetes coordinator, Rowena.
Full details below ⬇️
Please contact your surgery if this would be of interest to you.

27/10/2025

**First session tomorrow, 28th October Berries Community Cafe **
Every 4th Tuesday of the Month
🕙 10am – 12pm
📅 Running from 28th October to 24th February (excluding December)
Thinking about quitting smoking? You don’t have to do it alone. Come along for friendly, free support in a relaxed café setting — no pressure, just help when you need it.
✅ Drop in for advice
✅ Chat with a trained advisor
✅ Get support that works for you
Everyone welcome — no need to book!

27/10/2025

The Pearl Exchange programme of free events for November below ⬇️

27/10/2025

Did you know around half of adults in the UK have high cholesterol?

Get your free email guide to help lower cholesterol. Our step-by-step guide will encourage you week by week to build habits which lower your cholesterol.

Visit bhf.org.uk/lowercholesterol

27/10/2025

Bude Cancer Support group meeting today 1.30pm - 3.30pm details below ⬇️

We're prepping the cakes and coffee... Our cafe is back on Monday as usual! See you there 💙