Whyburn Medical Practice

06/05/2026

Hospice UK work with organisations, decision makers and the public to make things better for people who are dying or grieving. In the UK, we don’t have the right language to talk about death, so not everyone gets the right support for them as they approach the end of life. This year's theme is 'Let’s talk about Death and Dying', and communities are encouraged to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them.

You can join the ‘Dying Matters’ community, share your story, find resources and learn about your compassionate superpowers on Hospice UK’s website: https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters

05/05/2026

Each year the World Health Organization’s SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to highlight the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare and to improve hand hygiene worldwide. It is part of a major global effort to support healthcare workers to improve hand hygiene and help to prevent infections which can often be life threatening.

You can learn more or join the campaign at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day

05/05/2026

The world is short of nearly one million midwives, which means that both mothers and babies all over the globe cannot access the essential healthcare they need. For this reason, the theme of this year’s International Day of the Midwife is ‘One Million More Midwives’. The aim is to raise awareness of this crisis with decision makers and the general population worldwide, to encourage more training and investment in this vital role.

You can get involved by signing the petition and find awareness-raising ideas at https://millionmore.org/idm/

04/05/2026

Stroke Association is asking everyone to ‘Make May Purple’, so they can fund research and support more people affected by stroke. You can organise a ‘purple event’, or join their ‘31 Minutes in May’ campaign and pledge to exercise for 31 minutes a day. Find more fundraising ideas, resources and stroke information on their website: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month

01/05/2026

Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide, but only half the people affected are aware their blood pressure is high

May Measurement Month is a blood pressure screening awareness campaign, helping people to get their blood pressure checked and receive follow-up care every May, completely free, all across the world.

A quick arm squeeze could save millions of lives. Join in using the hashtag and find out more at https://www.maymeasure.org

25/04/2026

World Malaria Day, 25th April

Malaria is a life-threatening disease which is spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries, especially Africa, and it is preventable and curable. Mild symptoms are fever, chills and headache. Severe symptoms include fatigue, confusion, seizures, and difficulty breathing. The majority of people who die from malaria are children.

World Malaria Day, organised by the World Health Organization, highlights the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.

You can learn more at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day

24/04/2026

An online wellbeing session focussed on caring for yourself while caring for others

Please call 0808 802 1777 to book or email carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk

24/04/2026

This week is World Immunisation Week

This week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the globe.

This year’s theme is, ‘For every generation, vaccines work,’ and this awareness week will promote how vaccines have safely protected people, families, and communities for generations – and continue to safeguard our future.

To find out more about the importance of immunisation, or to get involved, visit

This year’s World Immunization Week theme, “For every generation, vaccines work”, aims to promote how vaccines have safely protected people, families, and communities for generations – and continue to safeguard our future.

23/04/2026

Allergy affects more than a quarter of the UK population, and occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately to normally harmless substances. Some allergies are mild, but more severe cases can cause anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.

Many people’ symptoms go unrecognised, and they don’t get the support they need. So this year, the theme of Allergy Awareness Week is ‘I Wish I Knew: Diagnosis Matters’.

You can find out more about the campaign and learn about allergy symptoms, next steps and anaphylaxis on the Allergy UK website: https://www.allergyuk.org/allergy-awareness-weeks/

23/04/2026

Please note we are closed for staff training from 12pm today. We will be open as normal from 8am tomorrow.

If you are in need of advice or help whilst we are closed please visit a local pharmacy, call 111 or visit a walk in centre. In an emergency always call 999

22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we are all asked to lift our voices, take action, and show our love for Planet Earth.

20/04/2026

MS Awareness Week, 20th–26th April

More than 150,000 people in the UK have Multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, causing a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how you move, think and feel.

MS Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness about the condition and the issues people with MS are talking about. In 2026 the focus is on challenging MS assumptions and the harm they can cause. You can find out more at https://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week