Corner Place Surgery

24/10/2025

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone.

Join this Managing Anxiety Workshop, a free, online session to help you understand anxiety better, how it impacts daily life, and tools to manage it.

📅 Thursday 30th October 2025
🕒 2pm ‑ 4pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Let’s tackle anxiety together. Register now and take a step toward feeling more in control: https://bit.ly/3Fxabdq

24/10/2025

See below for information about help for parents and carers of children and young people struggling with mental health

24/10/2025

Did you know you can now visit your local pharmacy for help with common health concerns — without needing to see your GP?

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer advice and treatment for a range of conditions, including:
✅ Ear infections
✅ Sore throats
✅ Sinusitis
✅ Shingles
✅ Infected insect bites
✅ Impetigo
✅ Urinary tract infections (women aged 16–64)

Save time and get expert help quickly. Pop into your local pharmacy today!

👉 Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacy-first-works/

24/10/2025

🎗️ ADHD Awareness Month - October is here! Whether you're newly considering ADHD or already navigating life with it - you’re not alone. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can manifest as inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or all three - presenting differently across individuals and across life stages

Seeking clarity? Begin with ADHD UK’s About ADHD page, offering videos from specialists and a self-screener for adults

ADHD UK also hosts peer support groups, expert-led sessions, and an online marketplace of coaches and tools to help with day-to-day challenges

Why it matters:

• Diagnoses are rising - not because ADHD is increasing, but because awareness is growing and stigma is lifting
• But many still wait long months - even years - for NHS assessments - access remains unequal
• Misinformation online can confuse rather than clarify. Trusted sources like ADHD UK are key

Find support and fact‑checked info at:
👉 https://adhduk.co.uk

22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

22/10/2025

Alzheimer's Society and Dementia Friends, October newsletter 📖

͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌                                     ͏Your Dementia Friends newsletter ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏....

21/10/2025

Carers Celebration Event takes place from 10.00am on Saturday, 22nd November.
Details can be found in the latest Signposts for Carers Newsletter (link below). https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/uploads/signposts-autumn-2025.pdf?last-updated=20251016
Torbay Carers

21/10/2025

Please see below for details of the annual Autism Ambassadors event on 7th November 2025 at the Livermead Hotel.
If you are on the Autism spectrum, or suspect you might be, or support someone who is, personally or professionally, this event is for you!

21/10/2025

Living with chronic pain, fatigue, or low-level anxiety and depression?

The Help Overcoming Problems Effectively (HOPE) Programme offers a free, six-week self-management course designed to help individuals focus on what’s important, build confidence, and connect with others facing similar experiences.

📍 Location: Pembroke House Surgery, Paignton
🗓️ Dates: Saturdays - 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January, 7th & 14th February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

For more details or to register, visit:
👉 https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/

18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/tw6b50XcUvv
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/eyxp50XcUvQ
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/VGbP50XcUvN
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/xPw250XcUvJ

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

15/10/2025

Exercising with others isn’t just fun, it’s powerful.

Group sessions improve consistency, boost motivation, and provide a sense of belonging.

In Torbay there are lots of group exercises to suit all needs and abilities.

If you would like to find an exercise to suit you and your needs our Social Prescribing team can help.
Contact the surgery, complete an online form Online Contact https://share.google/wlPi2Np30lxGuSMNc pbpcn.socialprescribing@nhs.net (include your GP surgery, name and DOB on your email)

14/10/2025

Autism Awareness Session 🧠

Saturday 25th October
10.30am – 11.30am

Brixham Laboratories
Freshwater Quarry
TQ5 8BA

Awareness session with Adrian Kandes, a successful lecturer working in Torbay. Adrain will be sharing his experiences as well as answering any questions you might have. The session is a great way to further understand additional challenges when needing to access help and support.

“I share my story as a late diagnosed autistic adult and discuss my dyslexia and ADHD explaining how they intersect and the complexities this creates. I then separate myths from facts, model correct terminology, describe what it can feel like, and other practical ways you can help”
Adrian Kandes.

This is a free session, but small voluntary donation towards our room hire is appreciated.

Places are limited so please contact Jen at healthymindstorbay@proton.me to reserve spot.

Free parking in the staff carpark at the labs is available.