Church View Surgery

29/10/2025

Movember is coming up - and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic - it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔🕯️

It’s time to stop the silence. It’s time to unite.

Together, we can:
🧪 Fund life-saving mental health research
📚 Support training and education
🫂 Provide real help for those in crisis

💥 Ready to take action?
👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

✊🏽 Let’s change the face of men’s health together.

28/10/2025

If you have sinusitis, remember, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. (12yrs and over)
https://ow.ly/5wkZ50VM3Ym

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.

For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.

They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.

Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.

💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

27/10/2025

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬

🎯 Did you know? People of Black African & Caribbean heritage in the UK are more likely to develop:
🩺 Type 2 diabetes
💢 High blood pressure (hypertension)
❤️‍🩹 And face a higher risk of heart disease, kidney issues & stroke

But knowledge = power 💡💪
Let’s take action together:
🍽️ Eat for your heart & blood sugar (think more veggies, less salt!)
🏃🏽‍♂️ Move that body daily
🧪 Get regular checks - blood pressure & diabetes screenings can be life-saving
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Talk to your family - sharing this info could change lives

🧭 Start here:
👉 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes/diabetes-ethnicity

This month, let’s rise together in strength, in knowledge, and in health 🖤✨

26/10/2025

Our Andys Man Club groups are here for you. 💛

Our free peer-to-peer talking groups are here for any man 18+ who needs a safe, non-judgemental space to talk.

They run every Monday 7-9PM (excluding bank holidays). Why not come along and give them a go at City College Plymouth, Kings Road, Devonport OR Four Greens Community Trust, Whitleigh Green, Whitleigh, ?

If you need someone to speak to right now please call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258 for dedicated text support.

If you need urgent help or are at risk of harming yourself please contact the emergency services.

26/10/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

24/10/2025

If you are aged 65 or over, or under 65 and belong to an at risk group and believe you are eligible for a flu vaccination, please visit the surgery between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM tomorrow (Saturday, 25th October). Our team will be happy to welcome you and administer your winter flu vaccine. 😊
(Church View Surgery patients only)

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

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

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 💪

18/10/2025

From 20 October 2025, patients that have been advised by their GP to have blood tests can now book appointments at both Windsor House and Derriford Outpatients. This change is designed to reduce waiting times, improve patient experience, and give patients more choice.

Patients can book online for their appointments from 16 October. If you have limited or no access to the internet, provisions have been made and you can call our dedicated phoneline on 01752 433040.

If you are attending a UHP hospital appointment (e.g. with a consultant or specialist team) and have also been asked to have bloods taken, we encourage you to book an appointment, where you are able to. This gives you the convenience of knowing when you’ll be seen.

If you’ve been asked by your consultant or team to have bloods taken in preparation for a procedure, and you can’t book in time, you will still be seen at Derriford Outpatients’ phlebotomy service through the urgent or same-day pathway. We’ll do our best to keep waits as short as possible, but cannot guarantee waiting times.

If you’re unable to book an appointment, you do not need to book between 8am-11am, but please confirm with your clinician if this applies to you.

More information and how to book appointments is available on our website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/phlebotomy/