Longtown Medical Practice

27/01/2026

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35, but screening can help stop it before it starts. Protect yourself - attend your cervical screening. Cervical screening saves lives.

For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

27/01/2026

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and the time is now to get checked out.

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Winter blues? Try these tips! ❄️

27/01/2026

Try our self help guides.

27/01/2026

It’s never too late to quit smoking. You will notice improvements to your health as little as 20 minutes after your last cigarette. Commit to quit today, finding the support you need here 👉 nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking 🚭

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

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