Dorridge Surgery

26/07/2025

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/.../where-to-get-urgent-help-for.../

25/07/2025

In times of hot weather, it is important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes.
If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency, call 999.
For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke

24/07/2025

Samaritans Awareness Day (24th July)

Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24th July (24/7), so we’re raising awareness throughout July, to let people know that they can talk to us, day or night, 24/7. https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/samaritans-awareness-day/


On Samaritans Awareness Day, remember you are never alone. Whether you’re struggling or supporting someone who is, help is always just a call away. Let’s break the stigma around mental health and start real conversations.

23/07/2025

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

22/07/2025

The surgery will be closed for staff training between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 23rd July.

If you have an emergency and cannot wait until the surgery reopens, please call Badger GP Services on the Tel Number: 0300 555 9999.



They will then contact our Duty Doctor here at the surgery

22/07/2025

How well do you know your skin?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Use the ABCDE checklist to remember some of the signs of melanoma – and learn when to contact your GP practice.
Find out more at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/melanoma-skin-cancer/

21/07/2025

In hot weather, babies and toddlers are more at risk of dehydration.
If you notice any signs of dehydration, contact your GP or call 111.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

20/07/2025

Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus. It is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

19/07/2025

18/07/2025

South Asian Heritage Month (18th July - 17th August)

South Asian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of South Asian communities. From food and fashion to music and activism, let’s honour the stories that shape our shared future!