Braithwell Road Surgery, Maltby

06/08/2025

Weight Loss Injections

We have seen an increase in requests from patients who have seen on the news or read on Social Media that GPs can now prescribe a medicine called tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) on the NHS to help people lose weight. While this is true in some parts of the country, South Yorkshire ICB has not yet confirmed if it will be available on the NHS for weight loss in our region.

This means that we are currently unable to prescribe Mounjaro or any other similar medication for weight loss at Braithwell Road Surgery.

If/ when the decision is made to allow us to prescribe it, it will be limited to a small group of patients who will need to meet strict national criteria.

Details of which can be found in the link below.

https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/nices-announcement-tirzepatide-frequently-asked-questions-patients

In the meantime, please refrain from making Anima requests or requesting appointments with clinicians, as your request will be declined.

The new weight management medication, ‘Tirzepatide’ (brand name Mounjaro®) is being made available to NHS patients to support weight loss.

30/06/2025

14/03/2025

Wear A Hat Day ⛑👒👑 is one of the UK’s biggest and best-loved brain tumour awareness and fundraising days.
It brings people together across the nation as they put on their favourite hats and make a donation or attend a fundraising hat-themed event.

Some of the common warning signs of a brain tumour include:
Headaches: Frequent or severe headaches, especially if they are worse in the morning or wake you up from sleep
Nausea and vomiting: Persistent nausea and vomiting may be a sign of increased pressure within the skull
Vision problems: Blurred or double vision, loss of peripheral vision, or seeing flashing lights or colours
Seizures: New onset seizures in an adult, especially if they occur without a known cause or with a headache
Weakness or numbness: Weakness or numbness in an arm or leg or on one side of the face or body
Speech difficulties: Difficulty speaking, slurring words, or trouble finding the right words to say
Cognitive changes: Confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating

To take part please follow the link
https://form.jotform.com/braintumourrresearch/wear-a-hat-day-2025

12/03/2025

You’re more likely to quit smoking with support. Explore NHS Better Health and quit this No Smoking Day, 12 March.
Better Health information about local stop services and service finder: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/find-your-local-stop-smoking[1]service/

03/03/2025

The purpose of Brain Tumour Awareness Month is to shine a light upon this neglected condition, such that people can better understand what it really means to have a brain tumour.

Symptoms of a brain tumour
Symptoms depend on where the tumour is in the brain and how slowly or quickly it grows.

The major symptoms to look out for are:
changes in personality or behaviour
problems with thinking, reasoning or memory
headaches
seizures (fits)

These symptoms can be caused by a brain tumour. But they can be caused by other conditions too. It is important to get them checked by your GP straight away.

We have more information about the signs and symptoms of brain tumours related to their position in the brain.
Find out more about the different tests and treatments for brain tumours.

Treatable not curable episode | Macmillan Cancer Support
Listen to episode 2 of Talking Cancer, a podcast from Macmillan Cancer Support. Emma B meets Adam, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour during a work trip to New York and is now living with a treatable but not curable cancer.
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03/03/2025

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
About 7,400 women are diagnosed with cancer of the o***y (ovarian cancer) each year in the UK.

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Understanding the symptoms of ovarian cancer is pivotal for early detection.

Common symptoms include:
Persistent bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Changes in urinary habits
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss or gain

Find out what ovarian cancer is and what can cause it.

03/03/2025

March the Month is a virtual step challenge for anyone who wants to keep active and help beat prostate cancer.
Sign up and join thousands of people, across the nation, committing themselves to walk or wheel 11,000 steps a day throughout March.
You'll be doing it for more than 11,000 dads, partners, grandads, mates, sons and brothers who die from prostate cancer every year.
Sign up to March the Month and help raise lifesaving funds, get active and walk your way.

24/02/2025

NHS health checks for adults

If you're aged between 40 and 74 then you may be entitled to a free NHS health check. Watch out for your sms with booking link.

The health check aims to reduce your chance of developing 5 different serious diseases:

type 2 diabetes
heart disease
kidney disease
stroke
dementia
It helps you understand how you can lower your risk of developing one of these conditions.

You'll be asked some questions about your general health and lifestyle and have a few straightforward health tests.

What happens at the check

The checks will be carried out by qualified staff, and may take place in your GP surgery.

the check will take between 30 and 45 minutes
you'll be asked some simple questions, for example, about your family history and any lifestyle choices which may put your health at risk
your height, weight and body mass index will be recorded
your age, s*x and ethnicity will be noted
your blood pressure will be taken
a finger prick blood test will be carried out to check your cholesterol level, or you may be asked to go for a blood test before booking your NHS health check appointment
What happens after the check

The health professional who carries out your health check will give you your results there and then unless your blood test has to be sent away for analysis.

They'll talk to you about how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

They'll also discuss any changes you may want to make to improve your health and you may be asked to do further tests.

You'll have the chance to ask questions too.

If you need it you'll also be offered help to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol.

Entitlement to an NHS health check

You're entitled to an NHS health check every 5 years if you're aged between 40 and 74 and not already being treated for certain long term conditions.

You'll not need a check if you have had an NHS Health Check in the past 5 years, and if you've already been diagnosed with:

chronic kidney disease
coronary heart disease
diabetes
heart attack
heart condition (atrial fibrillation)
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
stroke or mini stroke

24/02/2025

Family nature sessions for families affected by cancer

11/02/2025

Rotherham United Football Club are running low impact fitness activity sessions for patients who have been diagnosed with Cancer.

This is a free programme and includes low impact gym-based workouts, adapted to each individual and their needs.

The targeted group are people living with and beyond cancer.

Location -

Activity Suit - Ground Floor - Goal Zone -New York Stadium.

Patients can self refer on 01709 827767
(Patients may need a letter from their GP to state they are fit for excercise)

05/02/2025

https://self-checkout.coppafeel.org/

03/02/2025

Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient.
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing. People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and empathy.
This World Cancer Day, let's come together to rewrite the future of cancer care - one where the needs of people and communities come first.