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Atlantic Medical Group was formed in April 2021 following the merger of the Alverton and Cape Surgery

25/09/2025

👩‍⚕️Organ Donation Week - 22nd-27th September👩‍⚕️

The NHS Organ Donor Register and National Transplant Register fairly matches donors to people who are waiting for a transplant. Thanks to donors, nearly 4,600 transplants were organised in 2024/25.

It is estimated that 8,000 people are on the UK Transplant Waiting List. Last year over 460 people died while waiting for a transplant.

You can find out more information below about how organ transplant works and what you are able to donate.

🔗https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/transplantation-services/organ-donation-and-transplantation/

22/09/2025

👩‍⚕️Organ Donation Week - 22nd-27th September👩‍⚕️

You could save as many as nine lives as an organ donor. If you are considering organ donation you can confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register today.

🔗https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/donate/?

18/09/2025

🫂World Alzheimer's Day - 21st September🫂

More than 55 million people across the world are affected by this terrible disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the UK. It’s caused by a build-up of proteins in the brain which damage the brain cells’ ability to transmit messages.

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease tend to get worse over time. They include:

- difficulty remembering recent events (often retaining a good memory for past events)
- poor concentration
- difficulty recognising people or objects
- poor organisational skills
- confusion
- disorientation
- slow, muddled or repetitive speech
- difficulty performing everyday tasks such as cooking, paying bills, and shopping
problems with decision-making

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but medication is available to help slow its progression.

You can find out more about dementia and Alzheimer's at the PDF below 👇
https://www.dementiauk.org/wp-content/uploads/dementia-uk-what-is-dementia-leaflet.pdf

15/09/2025

🫁PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH 🫁

ℹ What is pulmonary fibrosis?
The term pulmonary fibrosis describes scar tissue in the lungs.

Scar tissue can make it difficult for the lungs to work normally. Some people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) may develop pulmonary fibrosis. Interstitial lung disease: a group of diseases that affect the interstitium of the lungs. The interstitium is the space in the lungs between the air sacs (alveoli) and the blood vessels.

🫁 What happens in the lungs when you have pulmonary fibrosis?
Scar tissue forms in the interstitium and this area becomes thicker. This makes the lungs stiff and less stretchy, which can make you feel short of breath (breathless). Several different mechanisms can cause a cough. Change to the structure of the lungs is one potential cause.

Scar tissue makes it more difficult for oxygen to move between the alveoli and the blood. Because of this, there is less oxygen available for the body to use.

You can read more about pulmonary fibrosis at the handy PDF below👇
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5e32c31d3ab26b41eba332b2/65f087e98833ded3dbfb40c5_Understanding%20PF.pdf

11/09/2025

🧪World Sepsis Day - 13th September🧪

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.

It happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body's own tissues and organs.

See the infographics below for information about sepsis.

If you suspect yourself, someone you know, or a child has sepsis, do not delay, and call 999 or present to A&E.

🔗https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

08/09/2025

🩺 Know Your Numbers Week, 8th -14th September🩺

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, the first sign of it could be a heart attack or stroke. It can cause kidney disease, dementia and other illnesses too. But these tragedies can be prevented with medications and lifestyle changes.

If every adult in the UK knows their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight, you can take steps to look after your blood pressure and lead a long and healthy life.

If you are worried about your blood pressure, call the surgery to arrange a check with one of our healthcare assistants.

04/09/2025

🚻UROLOGY AWARENESS MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2025🚻

As an issue many people understandably may not wish to talk about, bladder leakage can be a hidden condition. Many people are reluctant or embarrassed to discuss their toilet habits and often tolerate their symptoms. However, incontinence is a common condition and there are multiple ways to manage it. Therefore, it is important to consult the GP or healthcare professional to discuss treatment plans.

If you are worried about any urinary symptoms, please contact the surgery to request an appointment or complete one of our online triage forms.

You can find out more information about bladder leakage in this handy guide from The Urology Foundation:
�https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/app/uploads/2025/06/Bladder-Leakage-Guide.pdf

01/09/2025

🚻UROLOGY AWARENESS MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2025🚻

The focus this year is on Bladder Leakage.

1 in 5 people in the UK are impacted by bladder problems. 1 in 3 women are living with bladder leakage. With an ageing population, the figure is expected to continue to rise in the coming decade.

From overactive bladder and urge incontinence, to stress incontinence, mixed incontinence, overflow incontinence and many more; there are lots of people who experience bladder leakage and it can be for many reasons. Bladder leakage can impact all aspects of a person’s life.

If you are experiencing any urinary symptoms you are worried about, please contact the surgery or complete one of our online triage forms.

⚠If you are a catheter patient, please be advised that the surgery does not provide services for blockages or insertion - this is dealt with by the District Nurses. If you are under their care with a catheter already please call 01736 755756 for help and advice. If a GP feels a catheter is appropriate we will refer you to the District Nurses to action this. ⚠

You can find out more information from the Urology Foundation at the link below:
🔗 https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/impact-achievements/campaigns/urology-awareness-month/

29/08/2025

Mental Health Self Help Guides

One in six of us will experience mental ill health. At some point in our lives we will know someone who is struggling. That could be us personally or a partner, family member, friend or colleague. Sooner or later, we will all know someone who is struggling.

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have written a series of self help guides covering a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress which offer users the opportunity to find out more about the causes of mental health issues and provide tools to work through feelings and emotions.

The self help guides contain verified information and are written by NHS Clinical Psychologists with contributions from service users, healthcare and voluntary sector staff.

They’re not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. If it’s not a medical emergency and you’re unsure about what to do next, our self help guides can suggest next steps.

You can find the guides at the link below:
https://selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk/organisation/cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust

26/08/2025

Where is Best? Minor Injury Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre

It can be difficult to know which service is best to attend when you have a minor illness or minor injury. If you or someone you are with has any of the below, it is sensible to attend a Minor Injury Unit (MIU). There are 9 MIUs across Cornwall including Camborne, Falmouth and Helston. West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance is an Urgent Treatment Centre; it can deal with all of the below and if they are more serious but *not* life-threatening.

Follow the link to the Cornwall ICB's guide to MIUs, UTCs and A&E:
https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/2024/11/26/know-the-difference/

21/08/2025

*FINAL REMINDER REGARDING REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS AND BANK HOLIDAY HOURS*

📝 Repeat prescriptions? Don't forget to order and collect well in advance of the bank holidays. We will be processing prescription requests up until closure on Friday 22nd August for the Summer Bank Holiday. The surgery re-opens at 8am on Tuesday 26th.

❗️If you run out of medication or need an urgent prescription during the Bank Holiday Weekend, please call the 111 service or ask your pharmacy for an emergency 7-day supply.

🚗 If you’re staying away from home, remember to take your medicines with you.

18/08/2025

Pharmacy First

There are over 90 pharmacies across Cornwall that can offer medical advice and help with 7 common conditions. You don't need to see a GP and they can even provide some prescription medications.

• Earache for young people (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)

Use the link below to find a pharmacy close to you:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Address

St Clare Medical Centre, St Clare Street
Penzance
TR183DX

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Website

https://www.atlanticmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/

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