Quedgeley Medical Centre

16/04/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of how important screening is, even if you feel well.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is designed to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and outcomes are better.

If you are aged 50 to 74, you will be sent a free home testing kit every 2 years. The test is simple to do and checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.
Taking part in screening can:

• Detect cancer early, before symptoms develop 🩺✨
• Help prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps 💙🔍
• Improve survival rates and treatment outcomes 📊🌿

Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to complete your test when invited.

If you notice symptoms like changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain or unexplained weight loss, contact your GP. Early action can save lives. 💙🎗️✨

Learn more about bowel cancer screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpcTCtKrg-I

In this video, we explain what the main symptoms of bowel cancer are. If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice. It...

07/04/2026

Patient Information Session: NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission

Join Xyla - Healthcare Services to chat about the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme to see if it’s the programme for you.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/patient-information-session-nhs-type-2-diabetes-path-to-remission-tickets-660261117777?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Please join us to chat about the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme to see if it's the programme for you.

30/03/2026

FREE WELLBEING COURSE

Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College is inviting people to sign up for Live Better to Feel Better – a six-week course for people living with a diagnosed, long-term physical health condition. This free course is co-facilitated by Peer Support Workers – all of whom have their own lived experience.

Live Better to Feel Better is open to people over 18 with a diagnosed long-term physical health condition and registered with a Gloucestershire GP. Attendees will learn a range of self-management tools and techniques and gain the confidence to use them in their day-to-day life. These friendly and relaxed sessions also provide the ideal opportunity to meet new people and find out what is happening in your area.

Topics covered include:

- Link between physical and mental health
- Being kind to yourself and looking after me
- Problem solving and decision making
- Mindfulness and breathing for relaxation
- Communication and working with health professionals and services
- Managing pain
- Sleep and fatigue

Online course (MS Teams):
Tuesdays, 14 April – 19 May 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm, six weeks (same day and time each week)

In-person course:
Wednesdays, 3 June – 8 July 2026, 1 – 3pm every Wednesday, six weeks (same day and time each week) at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JH

The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026.

To find out more visit: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/other-areas/ghwb-college/

If you have an enquiry and would like to get in touch, call the Health and Wellbeing College on 0300 421 4414 or email ghwc@ghc.nhs.uk

A recovery college provides courses and educational workshops that teach people to become experts in their own recovery and self-care.

26/03/2026

During today's Social Prescribing drop-in, we will be hosting a "Laughter Yoga" session 1pm-1.30pm in our waiting room.
No experience needed and no physical activity involved; just laugther!
Laughter exercises, deep breathing, and joyful activities are designed to leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and more positive. In just 30 minutes, you will feel a genuine lift in your mood, your energy, and your sense of connection.

25/03/2026

𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

Thursday 26th March 2026
10am-2pm and 6pm-7.30pm
Quedgeley Medical Centre

Our team of social prescribers will be on hand to talk about how our health is shaped by practical, social, and emotional factor, and the wide range of support available in the local community.

We'll also be offering blood pressure and weight checks.

Social Prescribing

18/03/2026

Stay informed about the meningitis outbreak and make sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. Learn the key symptoms to watch for and simple steps to help reduce the risk.

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12/03/2026

Healthwatch Gloucestershire and SWAG Cancer Alliance have launched a joint project with to identify barriers to accessing cancer care including screening.

Please share your experiences by completing this short survey https://www.healthwatchgloucestershire.co.uk/news/2025-09-30/complete-our-survey-access-cancer-care

The responses will help shape how services can be made more accessible and experiences improved.

05/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Do you know the symptoms?

https://youtu.be/jtbZr7TZ8gw

Target Ovarian Cancer

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26/02/2026

WALKING RUGBY & BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Every Thursday from 1.30pm @ Blackbridge Sports Centre

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24/02/2026

Wrap your children up with the best protection - vaccinations!
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Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases.
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This page explains how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-important-and-the-safest-way-to-protect-yourself/

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07/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Are you thinking it's time to work on your health? Why not start by taking the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLav1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGpePxkQMr5VluFzX9D5FEdbAEDfRBNostKIxBBmqQNWiIWKhRJGydhAy1Io_aem_gOS8XG3pSIZV48S_Ikh0LA

24/12/2025

🎄Wishing our patients and their loved ones a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year🎄