Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare

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

Please note that tomorrow afternoon is our Monthly NHS training afternoon and so we will be closed from 2pm.

17/11/2025

Unfortunately we have had a phone problem this morning which has left patients in a queue of which we were not aware. This has now been fixed and we apologise to anyone who struggled to get through.
Our on-line booking system was not affected, and so the 200 people who have used the online system so far have not been affected by this issue.

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

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. 💪

14/11/2025

Please note that we have been impacted by this strike, which may have an impact on services delivered today. Thank you for your patience

Strike action by resident doctors begins tomorrow morning from 7am on Friday 14 November and continues until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. Please be aware:

- If you haven't been contacted to reschedule your hospital appointment then please attend as normal.

- A&E departments will still be open so do still get medical help in emergency and serious life or limb threatening cases.

- GP practices will continue to be open as normal during the resident doctors strike. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

- Continue to use 111, minor injury units or urgent treatment centres for urgent medical help.

13/11/2025

Do you suffer from Asthma or COPD? Download the MyAsthma or MyCOPD App today. With education video's, daily activity charts, inhaler technique updates, these Apps have shown enormous benefits to patients just like you;

https://mymhealth.com/myasthma
https://mymhealth.com/mycopd

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

10/11/2025

Please Be Kind & Patient as we grieve for the loss of one of our team.

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

07/11/2025

The latest PPG Meeting was held on Tuesday evening - please find the Patient Newsletter attached on the link below. A big thank you to your incredibly supportive PPG Team.
Some Key Updates are;
* High Did Not Attend rates are disappointing
* Increased demand for appointments will continue as there is no additional funding for Winter pressures (funding has been allocated to other services)
* Patient feedback volumes are high, which is great and allows us to make services better for you
* Stoptober activity was well received
* Long Term Conditions appointments continue to exceed targets
* You can book through the on-line system from 7.30 am to avoid the telephone rush at 8am

TWW Healthcare (TWWH) has an active Patient Participation Group (PPG).The overall aim of our PPG is to work collaboratively with you to develop the best service we can for patients. We would like our…

07/11/2025

Please don't waste appointments. it's easy to cancel on the phone or on-line using the website. There are no excuses!