Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre

22/01/2026

💚 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 💚

We know cervical screening isn’t always easy—and that’s okay. What matters is that it saves lives. In fact, cervical screening is estimated to save around 5,000 lives every year in the UK.

You always have the right to ask for what helps you feel more comfortable at your appointment. That might be:

🎵 playing music
👭 bringing a friend or support person
🧍‍♀️ changing position
⏸️ asking to pause or stop at any time

When it comes to cervical screening, you’re in control. And when something saves lives, do whatever helps you get through it.

If you’re due for your cervical screening or have questions, please contact the practice—we’re here to support you.

If you would like more information about cervical cancer prevention week, please follow the link below.

Thank you

https://eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/cervical-cancer-prevention-week/

09/01/2026

❄️ Practice Update – Power Restored ❄️

Due to the snowstorm last night, we were unfortunately without power for most of this morning. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused our patients.

We’re pleased to confirm that power has now been restored and the practice is fully up and running again.

If you need to contact us, please:
📞 Call 01299 270209
📧 Email us
💻 Submit an online form via our website

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe in the snowy conditions.

06/01/2026

🍃 Dry January – Could You Go Alcohol-Free This Month? 🍃

Alcohol is part of many people’s lives — used to celebrate, unwind, socialise or cope with stress. Because it’s legal and socially accepted, it’s easy for drinking to become a habit rather than a conscious choice.

However, alcohol can affect both physical and mental health. In the UK, alcohol is linked to liver disease, several types of cancer, mental health difficulties, and wider impacts on families and communities.

Dry January, led by Alcohol Change UK, is a chance to pause and reflect on your relationship with alcohol — without judgement or pressure. Many people notice benefits such as:

✔ Better sleep
✔ Improved mood and energy
✔ Saving money
✔ Feeling more in control of their drinking

You don’t have to have a “problem” to take part — it’s simply about giving your body and mind a break.

If you’d like support or advice around alcohol and health, please feel free to speak to a member of our team. Help is always available.

💙 Your health, your choice.

For more information, visit Alcohol Change UK.

The official website for the Dry January® challenge: one month alcohol-free. Take part and reset your relationship with alcohol in January and beyond.

05/01/2026

💚 Love Your Liver Month 💚

Your liver is a fascinating and hardworking organ — an amazing multi-tasker with over 500 vital jobs that keep you alive. It’s just as important as your heart and lungs, yet it often doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

In the UK, liver disease is on the rise. The three major preventable causes are:

• Drinking alcohol
• Obesity
• Viral hepatitis

The liver can repair itself — but only up to a point. Sadly, liver disease often has no symptoms until it’s advanced, when treatment options are limited.

That’s why knowing the risk factors and taking steps early is so important.

Love your liver today by making small, healthy choices that can protect it for life.

For more information, please follow the link below.

Thank you

We want the nation to show their liver some love in January and take their first steps …

24/12/2025

🎄 Festive Opening Hours – Reminder 🎄

Just a quick reminder to our patients about our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:

🔔 We’ll be closed on:
• Thursday 25th December
• Friday 26th December
• Thursday 1st January

⏰ We’ll be open as usual from 8:00am on:
• Monday 29th December
• Friday 2nd January

If you need medical advice while we’re closed, please contact NHS 111.
In an emergency, always dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all a safe and happy festive period 🎅✨

23/12/2025

💚 Support is available this festive period 💚

We know that Christmas and the New Year can be a difficult time for many people. If you or someone you care about is struggling, you are not alone — help is available 24/7, including over the holidays.

We’re sharing this poster with details of free, confidential support services for children, young people, adults, older people, and those in rural and farming communities.

If you need urgent mental health support, you can also contact NHS 111 (option 2) at any time.

Please save this information, share it with others, and reach out if you need support 💚

16/12/2025

🎄 Festive Opening Hours 🎄

As we head into the festive season, we wanted to let you know when we’ll be closed so you can plan ahead:

✨ Closed:
• Thursday 25th December
• Friday 26th December

🎉 We’ll be back open:
• Monday 29th December at 8:00am

✨ Closed again:
• Thursday 1st January

🎉 Reopening:
• Friday 2nd January at 8:00am

If you need medical advice while we’re closed, please call NHS 111.
For emergencies, always dial 999.

We’d like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year — thank you for your continued support!

08/12/2025

📢 PRESCRIPTION ORDERING UPDATE

The Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) Service has now officially closed.

💊 How to Order Your Prescriptions:

🟢 Use the NHS App
We strongly encourage all patients to download the NHS App — the quickest and easiest way to order repeat prescriptions, plus a great tool for managing many aspects of your health.

🟢 Use Our Online AccuRx Form
If you prefer, you can request repeat items, new medication, items you haven’t had recently, or ask medication-related questions using our online form:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/m82041

🟢 If You’re Not Online
You can still:
Post your repeat slip through our letterbox
Send us a letter
Email us at cleobury.mortimermc@nhs.net
Please clearly list the items you need, along with your full name, address, and date of birth.

🟢 Phone Lines
To keep our lines free for appointments and urgent medical issues, please only call us for prescriptions if you cannot use any of the options above.

📲 Download the NHS App:
https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

A simple and secure way to access NHS services and manage your health.

25/11/2025

Small Choices, Big Difference: ‘Think Which Service’ Returns for Winter

As winter approaches, health and care partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are once again joining forces to help residents stay well and use NHS services wisely.

The ‘Think Which Service’ campaign encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect their health, make informed choices about where to seek help, and play their part in easing winter pressures. It forms part of the wider ‘Think’ initiative, which also includes ‘Think Vaccination’.

How everyone can help:

· Get vaccinated – protect yourself and others against flu and COVID-19.

· Practise self-care – keep warm, eat well, stay active, and keep basic medicines at home.

· Choose the right service – self-care, pharmacy, NHS 111, Minor Injury Units, or GP for non-emergencies; A&E or 999 only for life-threatening emergencies.

· Check in on others – particularly older or vulnerable neighbours, friends, or family.

Small choices can make a big difference, helping our communities stay well and supporting the NHS to care for those who need it most. To find out more, visit: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/our-campaigns/think-which-service/

Or watch Dr Jess Harvey, GP talk about the campaign in the launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569LGukEL3Q

The NHS is here to support you, with local health and care professionals ready to provide the right help at the right time and place. Knowing which service to use means you’ll get the care you need faster, while helping to keep emergency services free for those who need them most. Think which serv...

05/11/2025

👨‍🦱 It’s Movember — Let’s Talk Men’s Health! 👨‍⚕️

This Movember, we’re helping raise awareness for men’s health, including mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Early detection and open conversations can save lives — so this month, take a moment to:

✅ Check in with the men in your life
✅ Book your health check if you’re due one
✅ Learn the signs and symptoms of prostate and testicular cancer

Together, we can change the face of men’s health.

If you would like more information, please follow the link below.
Thank you

https://uk.movember.com/?home

22/10/2025

📢 October is National Cholesterol Month

This month, we’re raising awareness about the importance of managing your cholesterol levels to protect your heart health.

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it can significantly increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. The good news? It’s manageable with the right lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication.

During National Cholesterol Month, we encourage all our patients to:

✅ Book a cholesterol check if you haven’t had one recently
✅ Maintain a balanced, heart-healthy diet
✅ Stay physically active
✅ Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake

Your health is our priority. If you have concerns about your cholesterol or cardiovascular risk, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice for advice or an appointment.

For more information, please follow the link below.

Thank you

Information and support on ways to manage cholesterol, including healthy living and treatments such as statins by HEART UK- The Cholesterol Charity

14/10/2025

Phone Lines Restored

We’re pleased to let patients know that our phone lines are now fully operational again.

Thank you for your patience while the issue was being resolved.

You can now contact the practice as usual.