Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

23/01/2026

Meet Drugbot 💊🤖

Drugbot is a free, AI-powered chatbot providing accurate, confidential, and non-judgemental information for adults aged 18 and over in the UK. Drugbot is available 24/7.

Drugbot has been designed to give health and safety-focused information about substances and drug use, using a harm reduction approach. That means it can support whatever your goal is (safer use, cutting down, taking a break, or stopping) all without judgment.

For more information, please visit: www.drugbot.cranstoun.org

21/01/2026

🦷🚨 Urgent Dental Care 🚨🦷

Extra appointments are now available for people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire who need urgent dental care.

The appointments are for urgent conditions, which include:

🦷 Severe toothache
🦷 Dental abscess
🦷 A broken or knocked-out tooth
🦷 Uncontrolled bleeding
🦷 Significant swelling
🦷 Fractured, loose or displaced fillings
🦷 Significant bleeding from the gums
🦷 Other urgent issues (at the dentist’s discretion)

To access urgent dental care, please visit NHS 111 online or call 111. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

For more information, visit: https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/dental-services/urgent-dental-care

19/01/2026

🎗️It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week🎗️
Cervical cancer is largely preventable through regular cervical screening and the HPV vaccination.
If you’ve been invited for screening, please consider booking your appointment.
For more information, visit: eveappeal.org.uk/ccpw

It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! All week we will be sharing information on HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening in cancer prevention.

Every day in the UK, two women and people with a cervix lose their lives to cervical cancer and nine more receive a life-changing diagnosis. We have a real opportunity to change this.

Cervical cancer is almost wholly preventable, and the government and NHS England have launched their plan to eliminate it by 2040. To get us to our goal of cervical cancer elimination, three key things are needed:
-9 in 10 girls vaccinated as part of the schools’ HPV vaccination programme or catch-up programme
-7 in 10 women and people with a cervix screened as part of the cervical screening programme
-9 in 10 women and people with a cervix who have precancerous cell changes, or cancer, identified and treated.

Yet, HPV vaccination and cervical screening uptake is still well below what is needed to reach our goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

Our survey (YouGov) found that around 3 in 4 people said they would be willing to get a vaccination to help reduce the risk of six types of cancer if they were eligible. Yet only 1 in 2 said they would get the HPV vaccination, which does help to reduce the risk of six types of cancer.

Out of the people we surveyed between 18-24 year olds, many of which will be eligible for the HPV vaccination as part of the catch-up programme, 4 in 5 said they would be willing to get a vaccination if it helped reduce the risk of six cancers.

Only 1 in 2 people we surveyed were aware that cervical cancer can be caused by HPV.

Awareness was even lower for the other five cancers – around 1 in 3 were aware HPV could cause vulval and vaginal cancers. Around 1 in 5 people were aware HPV could cause a**l and pe**le cancers. Just 8 in 100 people are aware HPV could cause head and neck cancers.

Keep an eye on our socials through the week for more information.

Find out more on our blog: https://bit.ly/49Elhbj

You can also find information on HPV, HPV vaccination and cervical screening on our website: eveappeal.org.uk/ccpw

You can also speak to our Ask Eve nurses for free and confidential information and support on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk or 0808 802 0019.

08/01/2026

Nestlé has recalled several SMA Infant Formula and Follow‑On Formula products as a precaution due to the possible presence of a toxin called Cereulide.

Please see the latest information from SMA about the recall and how to check your batch code below.

The Food Standards Agency has also issued a risk statement, which you can read here: https://www.food.gov.uk/print/pdf/node/28046

08/01/2026

🎥 24 hours NOT in A&E 🎥

Last winter, there were more than 200,000 A&E attendances for conditions that could have been dealt with elsewhere across the NHS.

When you need help, A&E might seem like the obvious choice, but there are many ways to get NHS help for non-emergencies that work around your life.

Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and help free up emergency services for those who need them most this winter. 🚑❄️

Follow four people with four different health concerns as they get the NHS care they need – quickly and easily, without A&E. Get the right care, in the righ...

07/01/2026

Dry January encourages people to take a temporary break from alcohol and consider how it may affect their health and well-being. If you’re thinking about taking a break from alcohol this January, try to do what feels right for you. Some people notice small but positive changes in how they feel day to day, while others value the chance to reset after the festive period.

You can find more information, including details about support tools and the Try Dry app, in the post below.

📣 The UK is bringing a Jan-do attitude to health and wellbeing in 2026, as a record 17.5 million of us are set to take a month off alcohol in January!

That’s nearly 1 in 3 people starting 2026 with a break from alcohol, while more than 1 in 5 of us want to cut back throughout the year.

Better sleep, boosted energy, fuller wallet? Whatever motivates you to cut the booze this Dry January® challenge, our free Try Dry® app helps you stay committed through January and beyond.

Read the full story here👇
https://bit.ly/3Y0yPJ1

06/01/2026

🩺 Behind The Scenes: December 2025🩺
Please take a look at our statistics from over the past month. 🤗

05/01/2026

A cold health alert has been issued for the West Midlands. This is in effect until 10am on Friday 9th January. As temperatures drop, it's essential to take steps to stay warm and healthy.

Here are some simple tips to help you and your loved ones this season:

🌡️ Aim for at least 18°C in rooms you use regularly. Layer up with blankets and use draught excluders to keep the heat in.
🛋️ Moving around helps keep your circulation going and your body warm. Even light stretching or housework can make a difference.
🥘 Have at least one hot meal each day and drink warm beverages such as tea or soup. Proper nutrition helps your body stay warm from the inside out.
​🧦 Wear several layers of thin clothing, as this traps heat better than one thick layer. Don't forget your socks and slippers!
🚗 If you need to travel, ensure your car is winter-ready by checking your tyres, fuel levels, and carrying warm clothing and essentials, just in case of any delays.
🔥 If you’re using heaters, electric blankets, candles, or fireplaces, ensure they are in good working order and never leave them unattended. Ensure your smoke alarms are regularly tested, and if you are worried, you can always book a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit with the local Fire and Rescue Service by calling 0800 032 1155.
🔗 https://www.hwfire.org.uk/advice/book-home-fire-safety-visit/book-a-home-fire-safety-visit/
💰 You may be eligible for financial support, such as Warm Home Discount or Cold Weather Payment. For further advice on these support measures, visit Age UK’s website or call 0800 169 6565.
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
👭 Check in on your friends, family, or neighbours (especially those who are older or vulnerable) to make sure they're staying warm and well.

Further information can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

Keep warm, keep well! ❄️🧤

22/12/2025

❄️🥦🍹 Know Which Medicines Interact with Food & Drink 🍹🥦❄️

With Christmas food, drinks, and celebrations in full swing, it’s worth remembering that some foods and drinks can interact with medicines.

The best place to check is always the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication. You can always ask your pharmacist or GP for advice.

Here are a few common and important interactions to keep in mind:

🔴 Cranberry Products
Popular at Christmas, but avoid if you’re taking warfarin (used to prevent and treat blood clots). Cranberry products may increase the risk of bruising or bleeding.

🟢 Christmas Greens
Foods like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and leafy greens are high in vitamin K, which affects blood clotting. If you’re on Warfarin, vitamin K can reduce how well it works. You don’t need to avoid these foods; just aim for consistent amounts to help keep blood test results stable.

🍷 Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with many medicines and may worsen side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea, especially with some antibiotics and pain medicines. Always check if alcohol is safe with your medication.

🍊 Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit can interfere with how some medicines are broken down in the body, including certain statins and cancer treatments, increasing the risk of side effects.

For more detailed advice, visit ⬇

This holiday season, the MHRA is reminding people that some common festive foods can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasing the risk of side effects.

19/12/2025

Please see below for our opening hours over the Festive Season. 🎄✨

For urgent care while we are closed, call or visit NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk, and they will direct you to the most appropriate service.

In the event of a serious medical emergency where someone is seriously ill or injured, please call 999.

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership wishes you all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year! 🎊

18/12/2025

📢 We’re Hiring! 📢

Here’s your chance to join our friendly and supportive team - we're currently recruiting for the following roles:

👩‍⚕️ Health Care Assistant 👩‍⚕️
​🔗 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4949-25-0006

💼 Medical Receptionist 💼
🔗 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4949-25-0008

Do you know someone who may be the perfect fit? Please share! 💌

We look forward to welcoming new members to our team! 😊

🔗 https://www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk/practice-information/vacancies/

18/12/2025

Please see the detailed list with local pharmacy opening times for the 25th December, 26th December and 1st January. Not all local pharmacies will be open during this time, so it’s important to know which ones are available if you need them! 📋💊