The Westgate Practice

10/10/2025

Autumn Newsletter 🍂

Also available to view on our website

08/10/2025

Women's Health Hub Survey

Your voice matters! We are inviting women to take a short survey to help shape and improve local women’s health services.

Female patients 18–49 years
https://forms.office.com/e/6L0qQ4ijyM

Female patients 50-71 years
https://forms.office.com/e/mpUctC49E6

03/10/2025

01/10/2025

Key Practice Statistics for September 2025

24/09/2025

💗Organ Donation Week💗

One conversation could save a life. Talking to your loved ones about your wishes means they can support your decision when it matters most.

Learn why it's so important:
https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/

22/09/2025

Living Well This Winter

🗓️Wednesday 24th September 2025
⌚From 10am - 3pm
🛣️The Pavilion@ Branston Golf Club, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DP

16/09/2025

🔈Westgate Practice Closure - 23rd Sept

The Practice will be closed on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 from 1pm for Protected Learning Time. We will reopen on Wednesday 24th September at 8am.

During this time:
If you have a medical emergency, dial 999 immediately
If you require medical assistance between 1pm - 6.30pm, please ring 0300 123 5491
If you are calling after 6.30, please ring NHS 111

Thank you

15/09/2025

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

Pulmonary Fibrosis is a condition where scar tissue builds up in the lungs, making it harder for the lungs to absorb oxygen over time.
It is a type of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), and there are many different types.

There is no single cause of pulmonary fibrosis. Instead, we talk about different risk factors. Risk factors can lead to inflammation or lung cells ageing too quickly. This can increase the risk of scarring.

Risk factors for pulmonary fibrosis can include:
Ageing
Family history (the genes inherited from your parents)
Breathing in something that irritates the lungs, such as smoke or dust – this will usually happen repeatedly over a long time
Some medications
Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

For more information on Pulmonary Fibrosis, visit:
https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
https://www.actionpf.org
https://www.actionpf.org/get-involved/awareness-month/september

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month was established to raise awareness of PF and help patients, carers and families who have been affected by this terminal condition.

12/09/2025

🔢Know Your Numbers Week

Encouraging adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take the necessary action to reach and maintain a healthy blood pressure.

⚡High blood pressure, often called the 'silent killer', usually has no obvious signs or symptoms - yet it is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney problems.

📊Regularly checking your blood pressure is one of the most important steps you can take for your long term health. Small lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, increasing activity and reducing salt can make a significant difference.

If you are aged 45 years+ and have not had your blood pressure checked in the past 5 years, please come into practice and ask to use our healthcare monitor.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/
https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/

10/09/2025

Child Flu

The nasal spray provides protection against the flu virus, helping to prevent symptoms like fever, tiredness, and aching. Vaccinating children helps to curb the spread of the flu virus within the community, protecting vulnerable groups like young babies, older adults, and those with compromised health. The nasal spray is a quick and painless alternative to an injection, making it easier for children to receive the vaccine.

Children who are aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023) can get the intranasal flu vaccine.

Children with certain long-term health conditions that put them at higher risk from flu will also be invited.

The practice are now in the process of inviting patients aged 2 and 3 years. A text invitation will be sent including a self-book link. We have a spread of appointments throughout the week during September and October. Please book when invited to do so.

If your child is in Reception to Year 11, they should get an invitation from their school or the School Age Immunisation Service to have the vaccine, during the autumn term.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/school-age-immunisation-service

08/09/2025

Flu Season is approaching

Be sure to book your appointment with us! SMS Invite reminders are being sent so please book as soon as you get your text invite.

05/09/2025

Urology Awareness Month

Urology Awareness Month is an annual September campaign to raise awareness for various urological diseases, including bladder and kidney conditions, prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The focus of the 2025 campaign is on “Bladder Leakage: Time to Act,” encouraging people to address bladder leakage issues.

The main aims of the campaign month are to encourage people to seek help and support for these conditions:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Kidney stones
Bladder control problems (incontinence, overactive bladder)
Prostate problems (such as prostate cancer)
Erectile dysfunction
Kidney diseases
A main feature of the 2025 campaign is also to raise awareness and reduce stigma around bladder leakage. If you have concerns about a urological condition, please talk to a healthcare professional.

Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign taking place in September to raise awareness of urology diseases. It is run by The Urology Foundation.