Cruddas Park Surgery

30/04/2026

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly and usually needs urgent treatment. Symptoms can be easy to miss and may feel like other illnesses, such as ongoing tiredness or weakness, frequent bruising, or infections that are hard to shake. Find out more from .charity 👉 bit.ly/3SDeNSj

Find out about acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), including what it is, symptoms, causes, treatment, prognosis and support.

21/04/2026

The smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can have a huge impact on your mental health over time. offer some self care strategies to help you reduce stress ➡️

Here you can find out what stress is, how it affects you, and practical strategies to manage it before it becomes long-term or leads to burnout.

17/04/2026

16/04/2026

Lung cancer affects people of all ages, and an early diagnosis can save lives. Knowing the signs—like an ongoing cough or breathlessness—could make all the difference. Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/3zofCVx

Know the lung cancer symptoms to watch for, from a persistent cough to back pain. Spotting signs early could save your life—get checked today.

13/04/2026

Parents, grandparents, carers… life moves fast for young people - school, work, friends, and everything in between. But if they feel something isn’t quite right, that feeling matters. Speaking to a GP isn’t “making a fuss” - it’s protecting their future. Find out more 👉 teenagecancertrust.org 🩵

10/04/2026

Do you know the symptoms of testicular cancer? Although rare, you should know what feels normal for you, so you can visit the GP with any concerns.

01/04/2026

Easter Holiday Closure Notice 🐣

Please note that Cruddas Park and Hillsview surgery will be closed for the Easter holidays on Good Friday 3rd April and Easter Monday 6th April.

The surgery will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require urgent medical assistance during this time, please contact NHS 111 or seek appropriate emergency care.

Thank you and we hope you all have a wonderful easter!

30/03/2026

Cervical smears save lives- if you are due or overdue yours, call us to book an appointment or book an appointment via the NHS App today!

27/03/2026

We prioritise unwell children aged under 12 for same-day access to a GP. If you have an urgent concern about a child under 12 being unwell (and you do not feel that it is an emergency which needs an ambulance/A&E), tell the Receptionist about your concern, and the Duty Doctor will ring you back on the same day.

26/03/2026

Your GP, pharmacist or local stop smoking service can all help you quit smoking for good!

24/03/2026

You can book your cervical smear appointment quickly and easily through the NHS App, without needing to call the practice.

The app also allows you to receive your results directly as notifications, so you’ll be kept informed as soon as they are available. If your results show that any further tests are needed, you will be notified through the app with clear guidance on what to do next.

If you do not have the app, you will still receive your results by post.

23/03/2026

Good things start with quitting!