Thorpewood Medical Group

24/11/2025

A massive thank you to everyone who donated. We received a wonderful array of goodies, all of which are going towards a brilliant cause. Donations are now closed.

We have been proud to play a small part in what The Shoebox Squad are doing, and we wish the girls the best of luck in getting all their donations packed and distributed over the next month!

Thank you so much to everybody who has dropped off donations at Thorpewood Medical Centre over the last few weeks 😊

There were so many beautiful gifts here, people have been so generous ❤️

Thank you also to Thorpewood and to Dussindale Medical centre for being drop-off points for us this year, it has enabled the girls to reach so many more people 🥰

24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

23/11/2025

If you’re feeling unwell and suspect you have a virus, stay at home to stop it spreading it to others.
If you need advice, NHS 111 can tell you what to do next.
www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk

21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

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

Important Note About Blood Test Results

If your results appear as “abnormal,” please be aware that this doesn’t necessarily mean every test is abnormal.

Due to a technical issue in our clinical system, a whole set of results may show as abnormal even if only one test is outside the normal range.

Your clinician will review each result individually and contact you if anything requires a follow-up.

Thank you for your understanding whilst this is being resolved.

18/11/2025

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription to checking their records.

Find out more about the NHS App ➡️ nhs.uk/app

18/11/2025

If you catch a winter virus, you’re more likely to have milder symptoms and recover quicker, if you’ve had your vaccine.

If you’re eligible, book your free flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines today.

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

16/11/2025

Not sure where to turn for help with your health?

Find out about the range of NHS services you can get through the NHS App, and other ways to access primary care services like pharmacies and GP practices.

https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/support-primary-care/improving-access-to-primary-care/

14/11/2025

The Fitzmaurice Park parkrun is a brilliant, community event, that is held every Saturday morning from 9AM. Everyone is welcome, and you can run, walk, or even volunteer!

We are very proud to be partnered with the parkrun held at Fitzmaurice Park, and we often have staff in attendance. Below, you can find the run report from their 30th event.

So why not join the brilliant team, and visit the event soon?!

Event 30 – 8th November 2025 Posted on November 13, 2025 by fitzmauricepark Today brought a mild and calm but cloudy presence to Fitzmaurice Park event 30, providing a stable foundation for the local & travelling parkrun community! Approaching the start everyone was warmly welcomed by the voluntee...

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. 💪