Dr Virmani and Dr Bedi’s Surgery

21/04/2026

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription to checking GP health their records.
Find out more about the NHS App
nhs.uk/app
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20/04/2026

Advice to Stop Smoking 🚬 ⬇️

Smoking affects nearly every part of your body, increasing the risk of serious conditions like cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the benefits start almost immediately. It can also have a big impact on your finances, with the cost of smoking adding up over time. Understanding both the health and financial impact can be a powerful motivator to quit. 💷🚭💙✨

Reasons to quit smoking include:
• Improved heart and lung health ❤️🫁✨
• Reduced risk of cancer and serious illness 🎗️💙
• More energy and better overall wellbeing ⚡🌿
• Saving money every week and year 💷📊

Small steps can lead to big changes, and support is available to help you quit for good. 💙🚭✨

Use the smoking cost calculator: https://patient.info/healthy-living/smoking-cost-calculator
Learn about the true impact of smoking: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/understanding-the-true-impact-of-smoking/

18/04/2026

📌Did you know that everyone with a learning disability in the UK is entitled to free Annual Health Checks once they turn 14?

Did you know that everyone with a learning disability in the UK is entitled to free Annual Health Checks once they turn 14?

This can help to identify any medical issues early on, otherwise, problems could be missed and lead to more serious consequences.

To get a health check, ask your GP to add your child to the Learning Disability Register. This can be done at any age, but they will only be invited for checks once they're 14.

After the check, your child should be given a Health Action Plan to help them stay well. This can also be used to shape any health outcomes in their EHC plan, SEN support plan, or adulthood transition review.

Learn more in our Annual Health Checks factsheet 👉 contact.org.uk/annual-health-checks-fs

Or read our FAQs for detailed answers to common questions and concerns 👉 contact.org.uk/annual-health-checks

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

Don't forget to come and see us and have a piece of cake and a drink at Park Hall next Thursday 🧁🍰☕️🫖

18/04/2026

What’s on next week

A gentle reminder that next Monday (20th) is our Singing Café.

An inclusive session to drop in and join in as much, or as little as you fancy!

10.30 - 11.30 am
Bright Hope House
Talbot Lane
Swannington
LE67 8QT

18/04/2026

📌Feed the need open today Saturday 18th April 10:30am - 12pm

**We are not in the main Marlene Reid Centre building. We are in the same building as the Restore furniture shop - see links below for exact location! Please park in the main precinct car park and not the MRC car park, thank you*

We're open tomorrow between 10.30am and 12pm.

If you live in Coalville and the surrounding area and you're struggling for food, then please do not worry as we are here to help you. We can also provide you with information on where else can provide help locally.

If you're able to, please bring a couple of strong bags with you.

If you're visiting us in a car, please use the main town centre car park (free up to 2 hours) and not the Marlene Reid Centre car park.

We do not tolerate violence or abuse of any kind and reserve the right to refuse food to anyone who is threatening or rude to our volunteers. Please treat everyone with the same respect you would expect to receive.

You do not need a referral to come to us but we do ask that you bring along something with your address, and preferably photo, on if you have it. We may also ask for ID if it's been a while since you first showed us, so it's always worth having some with you 😊 please message us if you have any concerns around this.

If you're unsure where we are, take a look at https://www.ftncoalville.org/find-us/ or https://w3w.co/mouse.oppose.talked

17/04/2026

Have you heard of 💜

💜Martha's Rule💜

A recent report from NHS England revealed that that 1-in-3 calls to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the scheme helped to identify concerns more quickly and make crucial interventions to care, over 400 of which were potentially life-saving: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

If you are worried about changes in your or your loved one's condition while in hospital:

💜Talk to the care team
💜If you still have worries, Martha’s Rule gives patients and loved ones the right to request a rapid review with a specialist team.

You can learn more about Martha’s Rule on ’s website: https://ammf.org.uk/marthas-rule/

17/04/2026

📌Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at http://nhs.uk/talk.

15/04/2026

13/04/2026

food.gov.uk/news-alerts/subscribe

🙋‍♂️ Do you or someone you know live with a food allergy or intolerance?

⚠ Food products are sometimes recalled when allergen information is missing or incorrect and staying informed is essential.

ℹ The Food Standards Agency offers a free Allergy Alert service, letting you choose which of the 14 allergens you want updates on. Alerts go straight to your phone or inbox, helping you stay safe and one step ahead.

🌐 Sign up to the FSA alerts here: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/subscribe

13/04/2026

April is IBS awareness month ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/