Park Green Surgery

15/09/2025

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September to raise the profile of blood cancer, which doesn't get the attention of other cancers. Every year, our blood cancer community comes together to raise awareness.

Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN or any other blood cancer.

Blood cancer symptoms include:
• Weight loss that is unexplained
• Bruising or bleeding that is unexplained
• Lumps or swellings
• Shortness of breath (breathlessness)
• Drenching night sweats
• Infections that are persistent, recurrent or severe
• Fever (38°C or above) that is unexplained
• Rash or itchy skin that is unexplained
• Pain in your bones, joints or abdomen (stomach area)
• Tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest or sleep (fatigue)
• Paleness (pallor)
Some symptoms look different in different skin tones

https://bloodcancer.org.uk/

14/09/2025

Right now, 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Many don’t even know it. That’s why getting a simple blood pressure check at home could literally be a lifesaver.

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” – no symptoms, just risk. But knowing your numbers gives you the power to act – whether that’s eating less salt, being more active, or starting medication if needed. Age doesn’t matter. Everyone should Know Their Numbers!

Get your blood pressure checked at your GP practice or local pharmacy.

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/

14/09/2025

🤒 Feel unwell today?
👩‍⚕️ Call GP Care Wakefield between 9am and 5pm Saturdays and 9am and 1pm Sundays
📲 Phone our practice number as usual & your call will be diverted to GP Care Wakefield.
✅ Advice, prescription & a face-to-face appointment if you need one.

12/09/2025

05/09/2025

This week an overall total of 58 patients DID NOT ATTEND their surgery appointments with our doctors and nurses.

ChurchView 45
Southmoor 13

That equates to 30 hours of wasted GP time. 1 of which were with a GP or ANP.

If you are unable to attend your appointment please contact the surgery. You can contact us by phone, email or through Patches.

01/09/2025

Last week an overall total of 49 patients DID NOT ATTEND their surgery appointments with our doctors and nurses.

Church View 38
Southmoor 11

That equates to 22 hours of wasted time. 1 of which were with a GP or ANP.

If you are unable to attend your appointment please let the surgery know. You can contact us on the phone, online or on Patches.