Vesper Road & Morris Lane Surgery

24/11/2025

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are common and can be caused by lots of things.

It’s important to be checked by a GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms change or get worse.

If your symptoms are caused by cancer, finding it earlier may make it easier to treat.

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pancreatic-cancer/symptoms/

23/11/2025

If you're prescribed antibiotics, make sure you finish the whole course – even if symptoms improve. And remember, they don’t work for cold and flu.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

21/11/2025

Type 1 diabetes is where your body cannot make a hormone called insulin. This causes your blood sugar to get too high.

Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age and if left undiagnosed, it can be fatal. The most common symptoms are the 4 Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner.

If you think you or your child has any of these symptoms, ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111.

Find out more:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms/

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

The HPV virus can lead to some cancers, including cervical, head and neck.

If you missed your vaccination you can catch up at your GP practice until your 25th birthday.

Find out more https://orlo.uk/mhKbL

14/11/2025

Leeds Children's Hospital Christmas Wishlist is open!

Bring some festive magic to children spending Christmas at Leeds Children's Hospital by donating a gift or gifts through an online Wishlist with Leeds Hospitals Charity

Purchase a gift here: https://www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/news/wishlist

14/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

It’s probably nothing serious, but early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

13/11/2025

🦷💙 November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month!

Staff at Leeds Dental Institute are offering FREE mouth cancer checks for members of the public this month.

📅 Drop-in Dates 12:30 - 1:30pm
👉 Thursday 6th November
👉 Thursday 13th November
👉 Thursday 20th November
👉 Thursday 27th November

📍 Leeds Dental Institute
No appointment needed, just pop in!

Early detection can save lives so why not get checked! 💪

13/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

13/11/2025

NightOWLs is for every child or young person, including those who are neurodivergent, who are experiencing a mental health crisis at night.

Open 8pm - 8am every day. Call free, text or online chat at https://orlo.uk/lvsNi https://orlo.uk/KoCYX