Rudgwick Medical Centre

24/09/2025

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is offering to check your electric blanket for free this autumn at one of their upcoming sessions.

Last year 37% of the blankets they tested were defective! Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home.

Book an appointment to check if your blanket is safe to use by calling 0345 872 9719.

Read more at https://orlo.uk/XFKHT

24/09/2025

Over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss, and 50% of it is avoidable.

This National Eye Health Week (22–28 Sept), West Sussex Carers Support are sharing top tips from local charity 4Sight Vision Support on protecting your sight, including:

1. Book a regular eye test
2. Eat well — fuel your eyes with vitamins and nutrients
3. Stay active — movement helps protect your optic nerve
4. Take screen breaks — try 20-20-20
5. Reach out for support — charities like 4SVS are here to help

Local events during National Eye Health Week
To help raise awareness, 4SVS will be running community information stalls during the week:

• Horsham – Thursday 26 Sept, Swan Walk
• Crawley – Saturday 28 Sept, County Mall
All events run from 10 am to 4 pm

Read more in our blog:

Did you know that over 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss and that 50% of this sight loss is avoidable?

23/09/2025

𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

As we age, staying active becomes increasingly important for maintaining mobility, flexibility, and overall health. That’s why we’re excited to share this simple yet effective chair exercise routine, specifically designed for seniors.

This exercise helps improve strength, flexibility, and balance—all from the comfort of your own chair! Regular movement is essential in preventing falls, boosting circulation, and promoting independence in daily activities.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲?

Improves muscle strength and flexibility, reducing the risk of falls
Boosts circulation and promotes heart health
Enhances joint mobility, preventing stiffness
Supports mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety
Promotes independence by maintaining functional mobility

Click the link to the video for a guided session:

In this video, Matt walks you through 10 minutes of exercise you can do whilst seated.

23/09/2025

𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐔𝐊 𝟐𝟑/𝟎𝟗/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence that it causes autism in children.

Please click on the link below for their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/.../mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol...

23/09/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

If you're a carer in West Sussex, the Carers Support team can help you manage your energy needs with tailored advice and support.

🔹 Energy advice tailored to you: A dedicated energy advisor can help you review your energy arrangements to make sure they suit your needs.

🔹 Smart Meters: Learn how smart meters work and how they could help you manage your energy use.

🔹 Billing & Tariff Issues: Get support with understanding tariffs, resolving billing problems, and contacting energy companies on your behalf.

🔹 Grants & Support: Assistance in finding grants to help with energy costs, and urgent support for topping up pre-payments or accessing food.

🔹 Home Environment: Advice on dealing with damp, mould, and other property issues—plus guidance on who is responsible for fixes (e.g. landlords).

🔹 Improving Your Home: Help with making your home warmer in winter or cooler in summer, so it’s more comfortable all year round.

🔹 Carbon Monoxide Safety: Guidance on how to access and use carbon monoxide alarms, plus information on potential dangers.

🔹 Unsafe Homes: If you're in an unsafe living situation, find out what steps to take if a landlord isn’t addressing serious issues.

📞 Call West Sussex Carers Support Helpline: 0300 028 8888

To book an appointment with an energy adviser today and get the support you need!

Carers Support and Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice have come together to provide tailored support and information for unpaid carers.

23/09/2025

Symptoms of kidney cancer may be similar to those of less serious conditions, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or kidney stones.

It’s unlikely that you have cancer, but it’s important you get any symptoms checked by a GP.

More information ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/

22/09/2025

Please can whoever has dumped these walkers in our doorway remove them. We are unable to use them or to give them to other patients and cannot otherwise dispose of them.
Thank you

22/09/2025

📢 ICON Week 2025 – 22 to 26 September

Crying is part of normal infant development, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming for parents and carers.

ICON provides simple coping strategies to keep babies safe:

✅ I – Infant crying is normal and it will stop
✅ C – Comfort methods can sometimes soothe a baby and the crying will stop
✅ O – It’s OK to walk away for a few minutes if you’ve checked the baby is safe
✅ N – Never shake or hurt a baby

For more information, please visit 👉

www.iconcope.org/iconweek2025

20/09/2025

Do you or someone you know use a telecare alarm?

Landlines switching from analogue to digital could stop telecare alarms working, but landline providers can help.

The switchover is already happening, so call the landline provider for support now.

For more information, visit > digitalphoneswitchover.com

18/09/2025

We're seeing an increase in the number of people suffering from seasonal bugs such as Flu, Covid-19, and Norovirus.

Practising good hand hygiene and washing hands regularly can help to reduce the spread of viruses. Remember that alcohol-based hand sanitisers are not effective against Norovirus!

Please do not attend A&E if you have symptoms of Flu, Covid-19 or Norovirus, unless it is a serious emergency.

If you are eligible, the best way to help stop the spread and protect others is to get your Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations ahead of winter.

18/09/2025

⚡💧 Do you know about the Priority Services Register (PSR)?

If you or someone you care for has extra or special needs, you can join your utility companies’ Priority Services Register.
A free service to help with gas, electricity, and water supply. It gives extra support for people in vulnerable situations, especially during supply interruptions.

Some of the benefits include:

✅ Advance notice of planned supply interruptions
✅ Priority support during power cuts or burst water mains
✅ Bills or communications in accessible formats (e.g. large print, braille)
✅ A password scheme so you know people visiting are genuine
✅ Nominee scheme — someone you trust can manage bills or get updates
✅ Help for medical equipment, medication refrigeration etc

You might be eligible if you:

👶 Have young children at home
👵 Are pension age
♿ Live with a long-term medical condition or disability
🩺 Rely on medical equipment that needs electricity/water
📖 Have extra communication needs (visual, hearing, language)

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity or gas supply.

17/09/2025

Managing fatigue when living with arthritis isn't easy.

There are a number of things you can do to help manage your fatigue.

Find out more about managing your fatigue: https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-fatigue/