Isca Medical Centre

22/09/2025

ORGAN DONATION WEEK 🫀🫁🫘

Encouraging people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and encourage people to share their donation decision.

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/tips-and-guidance/turn-the-skies-pink-for-organ-donation-week/

22/09/2025

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties that may impact call waiting times. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding whilst we work to rectify the issue.

10/09/2025

Don't hide it. Talk about it. If you are feeling suicidal or you are worried about someone else, help is available. Speak to someone you can trust, or call a helpline.

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support

08/09/2025

Know Your Numbers Campaign Week🩸

8th - 14th September 2025

We believe every adult in the UK should know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight. When you Know Your Numbers! you can take steps to look after your blood pressure and lead a long and healthy life.🫀

Please contact the practice to see if you’re eligible for a free healthcare check ✔️

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/

04/09/2025

The staff at Isca Medical Centre would like to extend our sincere thanks for the thoughtful gift one of our lovely Patients gave. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated by the entire team.

we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us. Wishing you continued health and wellness. Mr A ☺️

03/09/2025

Please call the practice if you have not been contacted, but think you are eligible. 💉

🦠everyone aged 65 years and over

🦠individuals aged 18 to under 65 with
certain long-term health conditions

🦠care home residents

🦠carers in receipt of carer's allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person

🦠those living with people who are immunocompromised

🦠frontline health and social care workers

02/09/2025

🟣September is world Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

🧠Dementia affects a growing number of people and families worldwide.

🧠The campaign aims to amplify the voices of people living with dementia, their carers, families, and friends.

🧠It highlights the importance of understanding the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's. 👇🏽👇🏽

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs

20/08/2025

▪️Increasing awareness about men's mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding it is crucial.
▪️Some men may not be aware of the support available or may not recognize their own mental health struggles.
▪️ Research suggests men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues than women, with only a small percentage of NHS referrals for psychological therapies being for men.
▪️Men account for three out of four su***des, with su***de being the leading cause of death for men under 50 in England and Wales
▪️Approximately 1 in 8 men in England experience common mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

If you, or anyone you know is struggling? Help is available.

https://www.thecalmzone.net/what-we-do

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.melo.cymru/get-urgent-help-now/

13/08/2025

🔴Important information please read 🔴

09/08/2025

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide. The month focuses on educating the public about psoriasis, supporting those living with the condition, and promoting research into better treatments and potential cure.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriasis/

05/08/2025

31/07/2025

Please see attached poster with QR code allowing patients in GP practices to access Weight Management Services easily. Scanning this QR code will take patients ABUHB weight management services landing page, where a range of free weight management services options are available to them and they can pick any of the services – level 1, level 2 Digital or level F2F or Level 3.