Marple Cottage Surgery

24/10/2025

Look and feel every month.
Most people survive breast cancer if treated at an early stage.
Your GP wants to hear about any changes
Visit NHS.uk and search
‘check your breasts’.
https://www.nhs.uk/.../how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

19/10/2025

15/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week is here. It's a vital time to break the silence and acknowledge the heartbreaking reality of miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other forms of baby loss.
Its okay to reach out for support

11/10/2025

Myth busted: Think you’re not eligible for a cervical screening (smear test)? Check out this LGBTIQ+ health campaign to find out more! Help us ! More info at http://RemoveTheDoubt.co.uk

10/10/2025

Anyone of any age with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer although it is most common during and after the menopause. But when ovarian cancer is detected at the earliest stage 9 in 10 women will survive.

Know the symptoms:
feeling bloated
tummy pain
feeling full quickly
weeing more often.
And if you are worried make sure you contact your GP.

08/10/2025

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter your age or how long you’ve smoked.
Smoking damages your lungs, heart, and other vital organs, and increases your risk of serious health conditions such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
If you’re ready to quit smoking, Your Health are here to help. Our team of experts can provide you with the tools, support, and guidance you need to kick the habit for good.
https://yourhealthstockport.co.uk/quit-smoking/

06/10/2025

Building strong connections during the first two years of your baby’s life makes them feel loved and secure, laying the foundations for their future mental health and happiness.
Looking, listening, and warmly responding to your baby makes a big difference. To interpret cues and build strong connections with their baby, parents can mirror their baby’s reactions, comfort them, play face-to-face and let them take breaks when they need it.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new Better Health Start for Life – If They Could Tell You campaign, which aims to support parents to build a strong bond with their baby. For tips and advice visit the Start for Life website.
https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/

01/10/2025

It's Anaphylaxis Awareness Week! 🚨

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly. It can be caused by food, medicine or insect stings. Call 999 if you think you or someone else is having an anaphylactic reaction.
Symptoms include:
swelling of your throat and tongue
difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
feeling tired or confused
feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
skin that feels cold to the touch
blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet

KNOW THE SIGNS. ACT FAST.

26/09/2025

On World Contraception Day, we want to remind our patients that access to reliable information and a choice of contraceptive methods is a key part of good health. Our doctors and nurses are here to help you understand all the options.
find out more about local support using the link below:
https://www.healthystockport.co.uk/topic/sexual-health

23/09/2025

This week is Migraine Awareness Week.
Are you living with migraines? Understanding your triggers and symptoms is key to managing the condition. Here are a few ways to help:

Keep a migraine diary: Note when an attack occurs, what you were doing, what you ate, and how long it lasted. This can help you identify your personal triggers.

Manage stress: Stress is a common trigger for many people. Try relaxation techniques like mindfulness or meditation.

Prioritise sleep: Stick to a regular sleep schedule to help prevent attacks.

If your migraines are frequent, debilitating, or if you're concerned about a change in your symptoms, don't hesitate to contact our practice. We are here to support you in finding the right treatment and management strategies.

17/09/2025

The chances of developing prostate cancer are higher for men or people with a prostate who are:
• black
• have Jewish heritage
• or have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer.
If you fall into one of these groups you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk. You may also decide to ask for a PSA test.