Glebelands Practice

02/08/2025

Antibiotics

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts both you and others at risk. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, and it’s important that we control usage to keep them working for when they’re really needed. In some cases, you may not need an antibiotic so ensure you trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist’s advice as to when they’re required. Take antibiotics as directed and never save them for later use or share them with others. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170607-how-we-can-stop-antibiotic-resistance

01/08/2025

NHS App

Not sure where to start with using the NHS App? The NHS App can be so useful for you as a patient, for ordering your prescriptions, for checking your messages and even appointments. If you’re new to using a smartphone, or finding it difficult to navigate, this leaflet is helpful:https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/.../2022-pics/how-to-use-the-nhs-app-leaflet.pdf

If you’d like some one-to-one help, pop in to see our NHS App Ambassadors and they will be happy to help.

01/08/2025

World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, 1st-7th August

“Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future” this World Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Showing support and encouraging breastfeeding creates healthy babies and empowered mothers.
Breastfeeding may not always be easy at first, but after some practice, you’ll find it an easy and rewarding way to feed. It has lots of benefits for your baby and you:
Your breast milk meets all of your baby’s nutritional needs
Breast milk protects your baby from infections and diseases
Breastfeeding provides health benefits for you
Breast milk is available for your baby whenever your baby needs it
If you need help with breastfeeding, speak to your Health Visitor, find local services in your red book or contact here:

Find out about the breastfeeding help and support available from midwives, health visitors, p*er supporters, helplines, websites and support groups.

30/07/2025

International Day of Friendship (30th July)

Celebrate the International Day of Friendship and the people around us who bring joy, laughter and strength into our lives – our friends!

Tag a friend who’s made a difference in your life and let them know how much they mean to you.

28/07/2025

Why not use your time away this summer to have a social media break? Evidence suggests that switching off for a period can have a huge positive impact on your mental health. A digital detox can help you to be more present, to focus more on those around you, and it reduces stress and anxiety. Give it a try!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/...break-from-social-media-improve-mental-health

24/07/2025

Samaritans Awareness Day (24th July)

Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24th July (24/7), so we’re raising awareness throughout July, to let people know that they can talk to us, day or night, 24/7. https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/samaritans-awareness-day/


On Samaritans Awareness Day, remember you are never alone. Whether you’re struggling or supporting someone who is, help is always just a call away. Let’s break the stigma around mental health and start real conversations.

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7

07/07/2025

Childhood immunisation

The UK childhood immunisation schedule is changing from July 2025.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

05/07/2025

Hay fever

If you’re sneezing more than talking lately, you’re not alone! Hay fever (AKA allergic rhinitis) can really make the warmer months difficult. It causes itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and coughing, a headache or pain around the sides of your head or forehead, loss of smell and feeling tired.

Here are some tips to help you cope during peak pollen season:
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
Keep windows closed during high pollen times
Shower and change your clothes after being outside
Antihistamines can help – talk to your GP or pharmacist if you’re struggling

04/07/2025

Dehydration

When the weather is very warm, you may be at risk of dehydration if you don’t adequately replace the fluid you lose through sweating and p*eing. Babies, children and older adults are most at risk. You can help to minimise the risk of dehydration by ensuring you drink enough to keep your p*e a pale-yellow colour. You can increase your fluid intake by eating foods that are high in liquids, such as jelly, ice cream, melon, cucumber or soup. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

04/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week (1st - 7th July)

The theme for this year’s Alcohol Awareness campaign is ‘Alcohol and Work’ to encourage conversations and awareness about the relationship between alcohol consumption and the workplace. Realising you have a problem is the first step to getting help. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support

Around 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. Some will manage work stresses by using alcohol as a way to try to cope. The reality is that drinking alcohol as a way to try to manage our stress and anxiety can worsen our symptoms and prevent us from performing well. If you’d like help with alcohol, speak to us or look here:
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help-now

Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to getting better, but it's often the hardest one.

02/07/2025

24/06/2025

🛑 Preventing Measles – Patient Information 🛑

Please see the poster below for key information on how to prevent measles.

📱 QR Code included – scan the QR code on the poster for more detailed guidance and resources.