Porter Brook Medical Centre

Porter Brook Medical Centre Our mission is to provide a high-quality, accessible service to patients in a welcoming environment where patients and staff feel respected and valued.

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your...
31/10/2025

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

📱 Learn Digital Skills for Everyday Life! 🌐Would you like to feel more confident using the internet and your digital dev...
30/10/2025

📱 Learn Digital Skills for Everyday Life! 🌐

Would you like to feel more confident using the internet and your digital devices?
Want to know how to safely use the internet safely? Learn to use NHS services online?

Join us at our registration sessions to sign up for free digital skills workshops with FACES — designed to help you build confidence, improve your wellbeing, and get the most out of being online.

🗓 Dates: 3rd & 13th November 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Porter Brook Medical Centre, 9 Sunderland St, Sharrow, S11 8HN

No need to book — just come along and meet the tutor to find out more!
✨ Open to anyone aged 19+ without a recognised digital qualification.

Let’s get connected and learn together 💻💬

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.

29/10/2025

We still have some spaces left on our Autumn HAF sessions 🎃 Log in and book Via IPAL with your HAF code and join in the fun with us 😃

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

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

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖Breast cancer...
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, nipple changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or nipple - 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 💪

A DNA is someone who did not attend an appointment at the surgery and did not tell us beforehand so we could cancel the ...
21/10/2025

A DNA is someone who did not attend an appointment at the surgery and did not tell us beforehand so we could cancel the appointment and offer it to another patient.

In the past 7 days, we've had 64 patients who have not attended their appointment. This has equated to approximately 16 wasted clinical and non-clinical hours.

DNAs are a problem for the NHS and patients failing to attend general practice appointments has substantial time and cost implications for health care.

Please ensure you contact our reception team or fill in the online form via our website and cancel your appointment if you are no longer able to attend.

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨👥 Join our Patient Representative Group! 👥Porter Brook Medical Centre is looking for patients of all age...
20/10/2025

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨

👥 Join our Patient Representative Group! 👥

Porter Brook Medical Centre is looking for patients of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to join our Patient Representative Group (PRG). This is a great opportunity to have your say, help improve our services, and enhance the patient experience.

📢 Your voice matters!

To get involved, email prg.porterbrookmc@gmail.com, and we’ll be in touch with details on how to apply.

Together, we can make a difference! 💙

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease ...
20/10/2025

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease often shows no symptoms until we suffer a fracture. But with awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis, we can change that.

What is osteoporosis? It’s a bone condition where bone density drops and microarchitecture weakens - making bones fragile and more prone to breaks, especially in the hip, wrist, and spine.

Risk factors include aging, menopause (due to dropping estrogen), smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, certain medications, and underlying health conditions.

Preventive steps:
• Eat a bone‑friendly diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, protein 🍎
• Do weight‑bearing and resistance exercises 🏋️‍♀️
• Avoid smoking and excess alcohol 🚭🍷
• Get your bone density checked if you're at risk

Learn more and reach support:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
👉 https://theros.org.uk

Together, let’s break the silence around osteoporosis and stand strong for bone health!

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right informa...
18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/kOYV50XcUWh
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/7I9j50XcUV4
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/yTek50XcUWk
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/JuJK50XcUV3

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, we are here to support you.Ask a member of our dedicated, specially trained team...
17/10/2025

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, we are here to support you.

Ask a member of our dedicated, specially trained team for ANI.

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9 Sunderland Street
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Monday 8:20am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 6pm
Thursday 8:20am - 11:59am
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:20am - 6pm

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