Wentworth 1 PCN

05/02/2026

🚫DID NOT ATTEND🚫

We have had 51 missed appointments this week. That is 19 and a half hours of wasted appointment time. This takes away important time and resources from our hub that could be utilised. If you cannot make an appointment, please cancel this by contacting your GP surgery or Wentworth 1 Hub on 01709 283826.

05/02/2026

☁️TIME TO TALK☁️

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Why is talking important?
Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it.

If you wish to talk to our Mental Health team, please call your GP practice and ask for an appointment with our Mental Health Triage Coach, Whitney.

Visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/ for further information on time to talk day.

04/02/2026

🗣️TALKING THERAPIES🗣️

Rotherham Talking Therapies are now using a new website that has merged with the RDaSH Trust website. To access the new website, please visit: www.rdash.nhs.uk/services-nhs-talking-therapies

Patients can self-refer on the website and find out more information on Talking Therapies. You can also find them here: NHS RDASH Talking Therapies

02/02/2026

💙HEART MONTH💙

This Heart Month learn about cholesterol and adjust your lifestyle for a healthy heart.
Did you know that almost 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol?
Take action during Heart Month to reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases.

Visit: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/get-involved/heart-month-2026 for further information.

01/02/2026

🔷WORLD CANCER DAY🔷

Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. This World Cancer Day, let's come together to rewrite the future of cancer care - one where the needs of people and communities come first.

Get involved in any way you can.
Because together, we can create change.
Together, we are

Find out more here: https://www.worldcancerday.org/take-action

29/01/2026

💉MMRV💉

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

28/01/2026

💉Are your child's vaccines up to date?💉

This is a vaccine schedule to protect your child against illnesses. If you need to book your child in for their vaccine, please contact your GP surgery.

27/01/2026

Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school? Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond. Visit www.BestStartinLife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

If you’re starting 2026 with any symptoms of blood cancer you’re worried about, even just one, book an appointment with your GP or call NHS 111 🩸

Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, or MPN. Not everyone will have the same symptoms, and some people may have others that aren't listed.

Our support service is here if you'd like to speak to someone: 0808 2080 888, or head to our website for more information.

Share this post to help raise awareness ‼️📢

23/01/2026

🚫 DID NOT ATTEND 🚫

Within the hub, in the last 12 days, there has been 96 appointments that were not attended. These appointments are provided on behalf of GP surgeries.

This equates to nearly 37 hours of wasted appointments. If you cannot attend your appointment with us at the hub, please contact us on 01709 283826 or your GP practice to cancel.

22/01/2026

🤧DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JESS'S RULE?🤧

If a patient presents three times with the same symptoms or concerns, particularly if symptoms unexpectedly persist, escalate, or remain unexplained, it’s time to rethink.

Reflect: Think back on what the patient has said and consider what has changed or been missed. Offer ongoing continuity of care with follow-up. If previous consultations have been remote, see the patient face-to-face and conduct a physical examination.

Review: Where underlying uncertainty exists, consider seeking a view from a peer and review any red flags that may suggest another diagnosis, regardless of the patient’s age or demographic.

Rethink: If appropriate, refer onwards for further tests or for specialist input.