Rudgwick Medical Centre

01/03/2026

Booking is now open for the first TCF support day for bereaved parents in Surrey/Sussex on Saturday 9 May. Parents will be warmly welcomed to participate in sharing sessions and activities for the day, to connect with those who understand the pain of child loss.

Find information and booking here:

Please come and join us for our first Surrey Support Day for Bereaved Parents at the Harry Edwards Foundation in Shere near Guildford on Saturday 9 May 2026.

28/02/2026

Urgent treatment centres could be a quicker route than A&E if you need quick support with sprains, skin infections, minor burns, and some less complex fractures.

Visit NHS Sussex website to find your nearest service: https://orlo.uk/ZeZBh

To get to the right care first time, contact NHS 111 for advice.

28/02/2026

Measles Cases on the Rise in Parts of England

The NHS has reported an increase in measles cases across some areas of England.

💉 Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

Parents are encouraged to check that their children are up to date with their vaccinations — take a look in your child’s red book or contact the surgery if you’re not sure.

ℹ️ More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

27/02/2026

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 💛

Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They are not a choice, and they are not simply about food, they are complex conditions that deserve understanding and timely support.

Early help can make a significant difference.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about, please contact the surgery to speak with a GP or member of the team. Support is confidential, and we are here to help.

You can also access specialist support via:
📞 Beat Eating Disorders Helpline (UK) – 0808 801 0677
🌐 www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma and ensure people feel able to seek help.

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This video shares important insight into the realities of eating disorders and why talking about them matters. Please take a moment to watch, learn and share.

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder, and millions more who support them feel the impact too. Eating disorder...

27/02/2026

Music has a powerful way of connecting us, bringing comfort, memories and moments of joy. 🎶

📻 m4dRADIO.com is a free music radio resource designed to support you and your loved ones with ad-free, news-free listening, organised by decade and available 24/7.

💗 Visit www.m4dradio.com and get listening.

26/02/2026

Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges.

Dementia Friends have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further support and information: http://spkl.io/6184At6C0

25/02/2026

Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency?

This video with Vinnie Jones challenges us all with one simple question: “Will you stand by, or will you step up?” and learn life saving skills? 

Knowing hands only CPR can make all the difference in an emergency, it’s something everyone can learn, and it could help save a life.

Learn CPR in just 15 minutes using the British Heart Foundation free tool, RevivR: https://www.bhf.org.uk...

30,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year, and only one in ten survive. Yet, only 45% of football fans say they'd be confid...

25/02/2026

🧘‍♀️ PILATES FOR BEGINNERS – TRY IT AT HOME! 🧘‍♂️

Looking to improve your balance, posture, strength and flexibility? Pilates is a gentle but effective form of exercise that’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

You don’t need any previous experience to take part in this 45-minute beginner session – just a little space at home.

✔ No prior Pilates experience needed
✔ Suitable for beginners
✔ 45-minute session
✔ Exercise mat helpful (if you have one)
✔ Wear comfortable, loose clothing

These fitness videos have been created by InstructorLive and range from 10–45 minutes. Please note: they are recorded sessions of previously live webcasts.

👉 Get started here:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/pilates-and-yoga/pilates-for-beginners/

If you have any medical concerns or long-term conditions and are unsure whether exercise is suitable for you, please speak to a healthcare professional before starting.

Improve strength, flexibility and balance with this pilates home video workout from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

18/02/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD.

Find out more, or refer yourself at

https://www.westsussextalkingtherapies.nhs.uk

This is the British Sign Language (BSL) version of the NHS Talking Therapies advert.NHS Talking therapies can be used to treat many different mental health c...

05/02/2026

Anyone can fall victim to a scam, and the experience can be very distressing, but support is available.

Download the Age UK guide today to learn how to spot the warning signs, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you think you’ve been scammed: https://bit.ly/49svgSj

04/02/2026

Every day, almost 1,200 people across the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

This World Cancer Day, we’re standing with Macmillan Cancer Support to recognise the Government’s new National Cancer Plan for England.

This important strategy puts people at the heart of care and could help ensure that everyone has access to the best possible cancer support, whoever they are and wherever they live.

Our new UK figure shows just how common cancer has now become, with nearly 1,200 people diagnosed every day on average. In the 75 seconds it takes to make a ...

30/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
nhs.uk/mmrv