RK Medical Practice

11/03/2026

There has been a lot of media coverage about Prostate Cancer recently - this talk will answer most of your questions, plus free tea and biscuits 👍

08/03/2026

We’re often taught to fear the stranger in the street; don't walk alone at night, share your location and “let me know when you get home” texts.

But for too many women the danger isn’t outside... it's at home.

This International Women’s Day we’re highlighting a devastating truth: every 5 days, a woman is killed by her partner or ex.

No one should have to live in fear in their own home. If you need to talk, Refuge is here for you.

📞 Our National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7: 0808 2000 247
💬 You can also access support and live chat at https://brnw.ch/21x0ygP

08/03/2026

Ever come across those bumpy things on the pavement and wondered what they actually mean.

They’re tactile markers, which can be found at roadsides, stairs and railway platforms to help blind and partially sighted people navigate safely. And while we’re at it… we thought we’d put together a mini manual to explain what each one means.

[Image Description: Four cards arranged left to right. The first card is titled “Blister paving (the ‘spotty’ one).” with text explaining it “Feels like: Rows of round bumps. Where: At crossings and platform edges. Means: ‘Careful! You’re at the edge.’” Beneath the text is a photo of pale tactile paving dotted with small round bumps at the start of a pedestrian crossing. The second card reads “Corduroy paving (the ribbed one). Feels like: Long raised bars, like ribs. Where: Near hazards. Means: ‘Slow down! Something tricky ahead.’” and is paired with a photo of bright yellow paving made of long, raised ridges arranged in neat parallel lines. The third card, “Directional paving (the ‘follow me’ lines),” explains it “Feels like: Long straight raised lines. Where: Big open spaces. Means: ‘This is a safe route.’” and includes a photo of tidy grey tactile strips running forward in straight, clear lanes. The fourth card, “Platform edge (off‑street platforms),” describes how it “Feels like: Regular, flat‑topped bumps. Where: Railway stations and platforms. Means: ‘Platform edge. Stay back.’” and is shown with a photo of a train‑station platform edged with yellow tactile paving running along the track side.]

08/03/2026

06/03/2026

Meet the Team: What is a Physician Associate? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
​We’ve had a few questions lately about the different faces you see at RK Medical Practice, so we wanted to introduce you to our Physician Associates (PAs)!
​What is a Physician Associate?
PAs are medically trained healthcare professionals. They aren't doctors, but they work right alongside our GPs to make sure you get seen quickly and receive high-quality care.
​What do they do during your appointment?
✅ Carry out physical exams and clinical assessments.
✅ Help manage long-term conditions like Asthma or Diabetes.
✅ Create treatment plans and give health advice.
✅ Work under the direct supervision of a GP to ensure your safety.
​How does this help YOU?
By having PAs on our team, we can offer more appointments and reduce waiting times. They are a vital part of keeping our community healthy!
​💬 We want your feedback!
Next time you see one of our PAs, let them know how your experience was. We are currently looking for ways to improve our digital services and patient access—your voice matters!

06/03/2026

💡 Did you know? A heart attack and a cardiac arrest are not the same thing.

Knowing the difference and how to respond in each situation could save a life.

Help us spread awareness and make sure more people know what to do in an emergency. ❤️

03/03/2026

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we launched our ‘More Than Just a Rainbow Badge’ programme 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This programme builds on the NHS Rainbow Badge initiative with a clearer, more ambitious vision. At the official launch event, Meera Nair, Chief People Officer, spoke inspiringly about why visible allyship matters in modern, inclusive healthcare, reinforcing our commitment to making our trust a place where LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues feel safe, respected and supported.

Thank you to our brilliant LGBTQ+ Staff Network, who are leading this work. 🩵

03/03/2026

For advice about paying bills, food support near you or keeping warm and well this winter, you can call Manchester’s free cost of living advice line.

Call: 0800 023 2692
Text: 07860 022 876

Find out more: manchester.gov.uk/coladvice

03/03/2026

Anyone, at any age, can experience self-harm. After Self‑Injury Awareness Day, this is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone and support is available.

If you’re worried someone may be self-harming, here’s how you can help.

Get more advice 👉 https://bit.ly/42WaBB2

03/03/2026

This is your reminder to know the symptoms of bowel cancer.

The earlier it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Symptoms of bowel cancer include:

- bleeding from your bottom

- blood in your poo

- a change in your pooing habits. You might be going more or less often, or have diarrhoea or constipation that might come and go

- losing weight but you’re not sure why

- feeling very tired all the time but you’re not sure why

- a pain or lump in your tummy

Having these symptoms doesn’t always mean you have bowel cancer but it’s still important to find out what’s causing them. Sometimes these symptoms may come and go or might not feel that serious. It’s still important to talk to your GP.