Marple Cottage Surgery

27/03/2026

Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC) is an amazing service with so many offers to choose from to improve your mental health. Have a look at the posters below or look at their website for more information http://sparc4me.org.uk/

26/03/2026

It's Social Prescribing Day! If you want to learn more about social prescribing pop in and talk to Katie our social prescriber today at Hazel Grove Library.

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

This week is all about fueling our bodies, boosting energy, and building healthy habits that last a lifetime!

ABL weight management team offers 12 weeks of free nutritional and physical activity support.

https://yourhealthstockport.co.uk/weight-management/

13/03/2026

It's World Sleep Day

Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for your physical and mental health.

Struggling to switch off? Waking up tired? Poor sleep can affect mood, concentration, and overall wellbeing.

Simple tips for better sleep:
🌙 Keep a regular bedtime
📵 Avoid screens before bed
☕ Cut down on caffeine late in the day
🛏️ Keep your bedroom cool and dark

With everything going on, it can be tricky to get a good nights sleep. We've brought you some simple tips to help you get to sleep faster and sleep more soun...

12/03/2026

Our kidneys work hard for you every single day: filtering waste, balancing fluids, and keeping everything in check.

Keeping them healthy:
💧 Stay hydrated
🥗 Eat a balanced diet
🏃 Keep active
🩺 Attend your health checks

Kidney disease often has no early symptoms, so routine blood pressure checks and blood tests really matter.

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney problems, regular reviews are especially important.

11/03/2026

No Smoking Day is on Wednesday 11March, and we are ready to help you quit successfully.
Remember: a smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day!

11/03/2026

Today is the perfect day to quit.

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and it’s never too late to start

We’re here to support you with advice, treatment, and local stop-smoking services.
https://yourhealthstockport.co.uk/quit-smoking/

11/03/2026

Today we recognise and celebrate the incredible and irreplaceable work of young people who help care for a loved one.
https://youtu.be/0FVz0Y_I3yc

If you or a loved one are a young carer signpost for carers can offer local support and advice:https://signpostforcarers.org.uk/are-you-a-young-carer/

Learn more about young carers by watching the video below:
https://youtu.be/0FVz0Y_I3yc

04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Bloating that won’t go away?
Feeling full quickly?
Pelvic pain?
Needing to wee more often?

If these symptoms are new, persistent, and lasting 2–3 weeks, don’t ignore them.

Most of the time it’s nothing serious — but it’s always worth checking.

📞 Contact the practice if you’re concerned.
Early diagnosis makes a difference.