Trentside Medical Group

29/07/2025

18/07/2025

Swim Sista Swim – Join Our Programme in Nottingham

Swim Sista Swim is an exciting initiative offering African Caribbean Black women the opportunity to learn to swim in a safe, welcoming environment. Research shows that being near or on water can hugely improve your wellbeing—making you feel happier, healthier, and giving you the confidence to deal with daily challenges.

Can you swim? Would you like to be confident to try other water-based activities? Do you want to make swimming an activity you take part in on a regular basis?

Join our swim programme to help the Black community in Nottingham feel more confident around water.

Black women are underrepresented in water-based activities run by the Trust and, according to the World Health Organisation, statistically the Black community are at greater risk of drowning.

This programme is in a safe, protected environment to learn a life skill, change the narrative, and save lives. Swimming is an excellent way to be active with your family and friends. There will be 10 weeks of swimming and 4 weeks of canoeing.

Our sessions start on Thursday 31st July 2025, from 10:30–11:30 am at The Portland Centre NG2 2HE, and at Harvey Hadden Sports Village NG8 4PB from 2–3 pm. Both sessions have education workshops following the swim class.

Registration is essential.

To find out more, contact our Engagement Coordinator:

Contact:
Carol Burrell
Telephone: 0758 696 9753
Email: carol.burrell@canalrivertrust.org.uk

For more information, visit:
canalrivertrust.org.uk

Charity number 1146792
Supported by Sport England


Councillor Richard MacRae

Stapleford North Ward
Stapleford Town Council
Broxtowe Borough Council

0774 034 4427

17/07/2025

New website to support Neurodivergent people

A new website – www.mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk – has been launched to provide tailored support and resources for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and Autism.

Developed by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, the website is designed to be a central hub for families, carers, and professionals seeking accessible, trustworthy information and guidance. It has been co-produced and developed with adults, young people and their families with lived experience, as well as health care professionals and other local stakeholders.

Minds of All Kinds includes:
• Clear, jargon-free explanations of ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent differences.
• Local service directories and referral pathways for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
• Practical advice for navigating education, health, and social care systems.
• Personal stories and lived experiences from young people and families.

14/07/2025

The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has been reviewed by the UK National Screening Committee, and changes have been made in screening schedules. From 1st July 2025, women aged 25 to 64 who have tested negative for high-risk HPV will be screened at intervals of 5 years instead of 3. This change does not apply if you have HPV. For more information, please see below links:

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/when-youll-be-invited/

https://northerncanceralliance.nhs.uk/pathway/prevention-awareness-and-screening/cervical-screening/nhs-cervical-screening-programme-changes-from-1st-july-2025/

09/07/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8zqvmvgpro

Please note that due to an issue with Blood Test delays, we have had to reduce appointment slots this week. We thank you for your patience and understanding in the matter.

Practices complain of being "bombarded" with blood test results because of new IT systems.

08/07/2025

The surgery will be closed Thursday 10th July from 12:30pm onwards for essential staff training. Please bear this in mind when ordering prescriptions. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/07/2025

PLEASE NOTE: Our self-check in screens located in the waiting room area are now up and running again after we recently experienced some technical difficulties.