Rosedean House Surgery

24/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 24! 🎄

🎅✨ From all of us at Rosedean House Surgery, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our Christmas and New Year opening times are below:
Wednesday 24th Dec, Christmas Eve: As normal
Thursday 25th Dec, Christmas Day: CLOSED
Friday 26th Dec, Boxing Day: CLOSED
Sat 27th Dec: CLOSED
Sun 28th Dec: CLOSED
Mon 29th Dec: As normal
Tues 30th Dec: As normal
Wed 31st Dec, New Years Eve: As normal
Thurs 1st Jan, New Years Day: CLOSED
Fri 2nd Jan: As normal

23/12/2025

🎄 Advent Day 23 🎄

💊 Antibiotics: Use Them Wisely – Here’s Why 💊

Antibiotics do NOT work for viral infections like colds, flu, most coughs, or sore throats. They only treat bacterial infections. Misusing antibiotics can cause serious problems:

✅ Antibiotic resistance – Every year, around 65,000 people in the UK develop infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
✅ Global impact – By 2050, antibiotic resistance could cause 10 million deaths worldwide annually if we don’t act now.
✅ Side effects – Taking antibiotics unnecessarily can lead to diarrhoea, nausea, and allergic reactions.

Why does this matter?
When antibiotics are overused, bacteria adapt and become resistant. This means infections become harder to treat, and life-saving medicines stop working.
What should you do?

Trust your GP or pharmacist – they’ll only prescribe antibiotics if you really need them.
Never share antibiotics or use leftovers.
Complete the full course if prescribed.

Learn more: www.nhs.uk/antibiotics
Together, we can protect antibiotics for future generations. 💙

22/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 22

Five festive mistakes to avoid this Christmas! 💊🍺

Alcohol and medicines don’t always mix. The graphics below go through five mistakes you could make without realising this Christmas…

If you need medical advice when your GP is closed, you can call NHS 111 for guidance. In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.

You can find more advice here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/five-festive-mistakes-you-didnt-know-you-were-making-mhra-urges-the-public-to-be-merry-not-risky-dont-mix-medicines-with-alcohol

19/12/2025

🎄 Advent Day 19

Feeling Low This Festive Season? NHS Talking Therapies Can Help 🎄

The holidays aren’t easy for everyone. While many look forward to celebrations, 1 in 6 adults experience anxiety or depression, and research shows over 35% feel lower during autumn and winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) alone affects around 2 million people in the UK.

You don’t need a GP referral – you can refer yourself directly to NHS Talking Therapies.

Talking therapies can help you manage stress, anxiety, and low mood before they become overwhelming.

✨ Why act now?

SAD can cause fatigue, loss of interest, and difficulty concentrating.
Early support can prevent symptoms from worsening and improve wellbeing.

✅ Take the first step today:
📱 Visit NHS Talking Therapies to start your self-referral. https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies/

💙 This Christmas, give yourself the gift of support. You’re not alone.

18/12/2025

🎄 Advent Day 18

✨ Pause at the Door this Christmas – The Three Cs Matter ✨🎄

When you hear a baby crying, your first instinct is to rush in – but taking a moment to Pause at the Door can make all the difference.

✅ Calm – Take a breath before you enter.
✅ Careful – Move gently and be mindful of your surroundings.
✅ Caring – Offer comfort with kindness and reassurance.

This simple pause helps create a safe, soothing environment for both you and the baby. 💙

🎥 Watch the reel and share the Three Cs this festive season!

17/12/2025

We're delighted to support Food Hub Liskeard CIC with this year’s Christmas hampers with donations of cheese, Christmas puds and other festive treats!❤️🎄 If you’d like to donate or support their amazing work, please visit their page to find out more.

Thank you Rosedean surgery for the extras we needed for this years Christmas hampers ❤️

Happy Christmas ❤️
Help and be kind ❤️

17/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 17 - Plan Ahead for Christmas – Check Our Opening Hours & Local Services 🎄

Here are our Christmas and New Year opening times:
✅ Christmas Eve: As normal
❌ Christmas Day: CLOSED
❌ Boxing Day: CLOSED
❌ Sat 27th & Sun 28th Dec: CLOSED
✅ Mon 29th Dec: As normal
✅ Tues 30th Dec: As normal
✅ Wed 31st Dec: As normal
❌ New Year’s Day: CLOSED
✅ Fri 2nd Jan: As normal

When we’re closed, here’s how you can get help:

Pharmacies: Many are open during the holidays. Check local pharmacy hours here:
👉 NHS Find a Pharmacy:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
NHS 111: For urgent advice, call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/
A&E/999: For emergencies, call 999 immediately.

✅ Please plan ahead for prescriptions and routine needs.

Wishing you a happy and healthy festive season from all of us at Rosedean House Surgery! 💙

16/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 16

It’s totally okay to cancel plans when you’re sick.

Norovirus, COVID, and the flu spread fast, especially at indoor Christmas parties.

Rest up and celebrate when you’re feeling better. 🎁✨

15/12/2025

🎄 Advent Day 15

Christmas time can bring joy but it can also bring feelings of loneliness, or overwhelm. If this festive period feels tough, please reach out. Talking to someone can make a real difference.

📞 Here are some helplines if you or any of us need someone to talk to:

Mind 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) mind.org.uk
Samaritans 116123 (24/7) samaritans.org
Shout Text – 85258 (24/7) giveusashout.org
NHS 111 111 option 2 (24/7) Nhs.uk – mental health
SANEline 03003047000 (everyday 4pm-10pm) sane.org.uk
No Panic 0300 7729844 (everyday 10am-10pm) Nopanic.org.uk
CALM 0800 58 58 58 (everyday 4pm -12am) Thecalmzone.net
National Debtline 0808 808 400 (weekdays 9am-8pm, sat 9.30am -1pm) Nationaldebtline.org
Cruse Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677 (Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm. Tues 1pm-8pm) cruse.org.uk
GamCare 0808 8020 133 (24/7) Gamcare.org.uk
Drinkline 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am-8pm, weekends 11am-4pm) Drinkaware.co.uk
Respect- domestic abuse for men 0808 8010327 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) Mensadviceline.org.uk
Refuge – domestic abuse for women 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Nationaldahelpline.org.uk
If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call 999.

Don’t Suffer in silence.

12/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 12

🧠 Mental Health Support – Save These Contacts 📲

Our social prescriber has shared this helpful image containing key mental health support contacts. We encourage our patients to download it to your phone so you have it handy if you or someone you know ever needs support.

📞 Samaritans – 116 123
Free emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.

📱 Shout Text Service – Text 85258

Over 18s: text SHOUT
Under 18s: text YM
Free, confidential support via text, 24/7.
📞 NHS Mental Health Support – Call 111 and select the mental health option
Speak to a mental health professional, any time, any age.

🚨 In immediate danger? Call 999

More info: www.cornwall.gov.uk/mentalhealth

Please note: This information is shared for awareness and support.

11/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 11

📢 Important Notice to Our Patients 📢

Last month, Rosedean House Surgery had 138 missed appointments (DNAs). This resulted in 32 hours of lost clinical time that could have been offered as appointments to other patients that needed them.

If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know!

📞 Call us at 01579 343133
🌐 Cancel online by clicking the Manage Your Appointment link in your text message appointment reminder.

Your cooperation helps us provide better care for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support! 💙

10/12/2025

🎄Advent Day 10

🤧 Cold or Flu? Know the Difference This Winter 🤧

Colds and flu share some symptoms, but flu is usually more severe and comes on suddenly.

✅ Cold: Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild cough
✅ Flu: High temperature, aches and pains, headache, fatigue
If you’re feeling unwell:

Rest and stay hydrated
Speak to your pharmacist for advice
Contact NHS 111 if you’re unsure or symptoms worsen

Stay well this winter and help stop the spread! 💙