The Cornerstone Practice

The Cornerstone Practice The Cornerstone Practice in March provides high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

Our experienced team offers medical services under the GMS contract, ensuring personalized and professional care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We strive to give the best evidenced based holistic care and support those most vulnerable in society. We recognise that people are more than a collection of symptoms but are complex, with physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We care for and respect all, regardless of age, s*x, gender, race, belief or s*xuality.

19/11/2025

Reminder: We are closed for training this afternoon.

19/11/2025

✅ Anima is now live

Thank you so much to all our patients for your patience and understanding this morning as we begin using our new Anima system.

We’d like to make everyone aware that calling the practice to have a request completed over the phone is much less efficient.

It takes our reception team longer to complete the triage this way, which means phone lines become busy and patients who really need to call may struggle to get through.

If you are able to, please submit your requests online through Anima:
🔗 https://anima.thirdparty.nhs.uk/o/pe159bfcor

If you cannot use Anima yourself, you can still come to reception or call us, and we will help you — no one will be excluded from care.

But using Anima directly, where possible, helps keep our phone lines free and the system moving smoothly for everyone.

💙 Thank you again for your continued support while we all get used to the new system.

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

18/11/2025

📢 Reminder – Anima goes live tomorrow

From tomorrow at 8:15am (19th November), all medical and administrative requests to the practice will be made through Anima.

🖱 You can submit a request using this link (from 8:15am tomorrow):
👉 https://anima.thirdparty.nhs.uk/o/pe159bfcor

- Anima allows you to:
- Request appointments
- Ask about medication
- Request fit (sick) notes
- Ask about test results
- Make admin enquiries

If you are not able to use Anima yourself, you can still phone or come to reception, and a member of our team will go through the triage with you and submit a request on your behalf. No one will be excluded from care.

Thank you for your support as we move over to this new system. 💙

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

10/11/2025

From Wednesday 19th November, in line with NHS contract changes, our practice will be moving over to Anima to triage all patient requests.

This means that from this date:

✅ All medical and administrative requests will need to be submitted through Anima
✅ You can submit a request online at any time during opening hours
✅ Your request will be reviewed by our clinical team, who will decide the most appropriate care – this may include a same-day appointment, telephone call, prescription, self-help advice, or referral

Anima is designed to make accessing the practice easier, faster, and fairer for all patients.

We understand this change may feel overwhelming. Procedures will be in place to assist anyone who may have difficulties, including people without internet access or those who need help completing a request. No patient will be excluded from care.

We will share more information over the coming weeks, including how to set up an account and how to use the system. Our reception team will be available to support you.

Thank you for your patience and support as we move to this new NHS-required system. 💙

If you have any questions, please contact us.

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

08/11/2025

A small fire occurred this evening in a hired skip outside the practice. Only minor damage was sustained to the exterior of the building.

Our sincere thanks go to Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service for their prompt attendance, which ensured the incident was swiftly resolved and prevented more significant damage.

We are also grateful to those in the community who reported the fire so quickly.

The practice will open as normal on Monday.

Thank you.

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, co...
07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.

Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.

📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.Here...
05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
https://ow.ly/7yqQ50Xmxz0
https://ow.ly/ReW850Xmxzw
https://ow.ly/5FWJ50Xmxzi

Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

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The Cornerstone Practice, 26 Elwyn Road
March
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Monday 8:15am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 6pm
Thursday 8:15am - 6pm
Friday 8:15am - 6pm

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