Park Medical Centre

24/10/2025

🎗️ ADHD Awareness Month - October is here! Whether you're newly considering ADHD or already navigating life with it - you’re not alone. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can manifest as inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or all three - presenting differently across individuals and across life stages

Seeking clarity? Begin with ADHD UK’s About ADHD page, offering videos from specialists and a self-screener for adults

ADHD UK also hosts peer support groups, expert-led sessions, and an online marketplace of coaches and tools to help with day-to-day challenges

Why it matters:

• Diagnoses are rising - not because ADHD is increasing, but because awareness is growing and stigma is lifting
• But many still wait long months - even years - for NHS assessments - access remains unequal
• Misinformation online can confuse rather than clarify. Trusted sources like ADHD UK are key

Find support and fact‑checked info at:
👉 https://adhduk.co.uk

22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

22/10/2025

Don't quit quitting! Just one more week until you're five times more likely to quit for good 🎉 Until then, have a look at some tips on how to stay strong and

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

21/10/2025

Measles cases are on the rise — but it’s preventable! 🌈
Protect your little superheroes 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ with the MMR vaccine — it’s safe, free, and the BEST defence against measles, mumps & rubella. 🌈
💉 Just TWO doses (a month apart) = full protection for life!

Spotting symptoms? High fever, sore red eyes, cough, or a blotchy red-brown rash? Stay home and call your GP or NHS 111 for advice — don’t visit surgeries or A&E.

Let’s make measles history together! 💥
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

21/10/2025

18/10/2025

🌸 October is Menopause Awareness Month 🌸

World Menopause Day takes place on 18 October, offering an important opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate progress, and support everyone experiencing menopause. 💗

Menopause is a natural life stage that can affect people in many ways — both at home and at work.

Symptoms may include:
🔥 Hot flushes
😴 Sleep disruption
💭 Brain fog
💬 Anxiety
💤 Fatigue

By talking openly and offering practical support, we can help create workplaces and communities where everyone feels valued, understood, and able to thrive. 💜

This year’s theme is Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on the positive impact that healthy living can have on managing menopause symptoms.

Find out more from the International Menopause Society:
👉 https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/

Let’s keep the conversation going and support one another through every stage of life 💕

18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/Vc2i50XcUu1
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/72lW50XcUvy
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/r3N050XcUsM
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/m6su50XcUsS

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

15/10/2025

95% of patients who responded to the Friends and Family Test in September 2025 rated their experience of our service as good or very good.
We will be reviewing all comments to see where we can improve further.
We welcome patient feedback to tell us what we are doing right and what we can improve. If you would like to provide feedback, please follow this link https://forms.office.com/r/XehywXAe23

14/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober – want to talk about it?
Join the NHS Smokefree Facebook Group and be part of a community of over 50,000 people quitting smoking for good.

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/707621863012993/

Quitting smoking will improve your health whatever your age, and no matter how long you’ve smoked.

Find out more about the benefits of quitting here 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/benefits-of-quitting-smoking/

12/10/2025

🧠💥 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Professor David Scott, Consultant Rheumatologist, explains it clearly:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints - especially in the hands and feet 🙌🦶. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue, and it can deeply impact daily life 😓

But here’s the good news - with the right treatment and support, RA doesn’t have to define you. You can still work, stay active, and live well 💪🌈

📚 Learn more and find support:
👉 https://ow.ly/vE6o50X9HjE
👉 https://ow.ly/NYSe50X9Hka

👉 https://ow.ly/9nEq50X9Hit

You are not alone 💙

10/10/2025

🧠 Taking care of your mental health in tough times 🧠

When global events and constant bad news feel overwhelming, it’s okay to take a step back and focus on your wellbeing. 💙

These trusted resources offer practical tips and support:

🌍 Understanding overwhelm:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/overwhelm-when-global-events-and-relentless-bad-news-become-too-much

💚 World Mental Health Day – support and ideas from Mind:
https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/world-mental-health-day/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20972684098&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Ma7ydqRkAMVuZZQBh2HOjcIEAAYASAAEgLBg_D_BwE

🌐 World Health Organization – World Mental Health Day 2025 campaign:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2025

Remember: you’re not alone. Take time to rest, talk to someone you trust, and reach out for help if you need it 💙

10/10/2025

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world of difference 🌍❤️

Here’s how to support someone who might be struggling:
1️⃣ Find a quiet space with no distractions - be fully present 🤝
2️⃣ Listen without interrupting and ask thoughtful questions 👂❓
3️⃣ Ask how you can help - it might be booking a GP appointment, helping with chores, or just being there 🫶

📱 Remember: social media isn’t always real.
Feeling low? It’s OK to log off. It’s OK to not be OK all the time.
Less screen time = more time to breathe, reflect, and reset 🌿💚

💡 Mental health matters every day.
Small actions = BIG impact.

📖 Learn more and find support here:
👉 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Banish harmful habits such as smoking, drugs and drinking to feel better: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living