Minster Medical Practice.

06/02/2026

Depression is often misunderstood, but it’s more than a passing low mood. Mild depression can mean you’re unable to enjoy your normal activities, while severe depression can make you feel suicidal or as if life isn’t worth living. If you’re struggling with feelings of depression, please ask for an appointment.

Read about depression in adults, including how to tell if you're depressed, the treatments for different severities of depression, and how making lifestyle changes can help.

05/02/2026

Conversations are important for our mental health. Whether that’s a quick chat or something more meaningful, let’s make Time to Talk!

The next Time To Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Download our resources, and find out how to start a life changing conversation about mental health.

04/02/2026

February is International Prenatal Infection Month. There are several infections that can affect your unborn baby if you’re pregnant. It’s also important to be aware that if you catch an infection, that infection may pose a risk to others.

Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.

03/02/2026

02/02/2026

Tinnitus is a condition that affects the noises individuals hear. Some sufferers hear buzzing, running water or ringing in their ears. The effect of constant noise on mental health can be significant.

Tinnitus Week 2026 takes place from 2-9 February 2026. Raising awareness of tinnitus and enjoying live music.

24/01/2026

Did you miss your HPV vaccine in school?

Everyone eligible aged between 16 years and 25 years are being invited into the surgery to catch up on their missed HPV vaccine from when they were in school.

The HPV vaccination is given to boys and girls in year 8 at school, but some people may have missed it at the time. If you were offered the vaccine in school and missed it, you can catch up anytime until your 25th birthday.

The HPV vaccine helps protects against a common infection called HPV, that in some cases can lead to some types of cancer, such as cervical, head and neck.
Speak to your GP surgery to check you have had your vaccine, and if you missed it, you can book your appointment to catch up.

For more information on HPV and the HPV vaccine see the NHS website www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

Find out about the HPV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and possible side effects.

23/01/2026

Join us for our next Patient Participation Group meeting on
🗓 Friday 13th March
⏰ 10:00am

Your feedback helps us improve the care we provide. We’d love for you to be involved!

22/01/2026

After you get home from a long day at work, it can be a challenge to want to head back out into the cold to walk your dog, but exercise is essential for both you and your four-legged friend. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem....aking-of-health/dogs-are-good-for-your-health

20/01/2026

Cervical screening can sometimes feel worrying, but knowing what to expect during your appointment can help to put you at ease and make it easier to attend. The test itself usually takes less than five minutes. Although it may feel briefly uncomfortable, it’s an important check that could save your life.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/what-happens/ #:~:text=The cervical screening test itself,should take about 10 minutes

Find out more about how cervical screening is done and what happens at your appointment.

15/01/2026

Thinking that 2026 is your year to get more active? Couch to 5k is a free nine-week programme taking you from the comfort of your home to running towards a healthier lifestyle. What are you waiting for?
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/