Woodseats Medical Centre

06/05/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can be unpredictable, painful and life-changing.

This year, you can make a difference by simply getting out and walking. 🚶‍♀️

“My WALK IT” is a flexible walking challenge you can take part in your own way – at your own pace, in your own time – while raising funds to support people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Take on 5 KM, 10 KM, a Half-marathon, or a Marathon
Lace up and walk at your own pace, solo, with friends, or with family. From park strolls to scenic trails, every step you take helps fund vital research and support people living with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Sign up, choose your distance, share your challenge and start fundraising now.

Enter our prize draw to win a Fitbit if you sign up before the 15th May! (T&Cs apply)

Find out more or sign up here:
My WALK IT 👉 https://crohns-colitis-uk.sync.giving/mywalkit-2026/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=My+WALK+IT&utm_id=Redmoor+Health

Every step helps support vital research and services. 💜

06/05/2026

Communi-tea every Thursday ☕️
3–5:30pm at St Chad’s Church, Woodseats.

Drop in for food, drinks, games, and a friendly chat—everyone’s welcome 💛

05/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Our Reception Team 📢

We are currently recruiting for two positions within our extremely busy reception team and would love to hear from enthusiastic, reliable candidates who thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

✅ Permanent position – 20 hours per week - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3240-26-0002
✅ 6‑month fixed‑term contract - 20 hours per week - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3240-26-0003

Both roles will involve providing excellent patient service, managing a high volume of enquiries, and supporting the smooth running of the practice.

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05/05/2026

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Skilled care before, during, and after birth can save lives — and midwives are best placed to provide it.

📊 Achieving universal coverage of midwife-delivered interventions by 2035 could avert 67% of these deaths.
⚠️ But the world is short of one million midwives.

Urgent action is needed to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.

This , sign the global petition calling on policymakers for 👇
https://millionmore.org/petition/

05/05/2026

Got clothes in need of some TLC? 🧵

Drop into the Sheffield Clothing Repair Clinic on Saturday 9th May, 10am–3pm at A Different Gear.
From zips to waterproofs—bring your items along or just come for a chat and advice.♻️

04/05/2026

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if they change. It is a written plan agreed with your healthcare professional that explains your daily treatment, how to recognise worsening symptoms and what steps to take in an emergency.

A good asthma action plan can help you:
• Understand your triggers and how to avoid them 🌿⚠️
• Take the right medication at the right time 💊🩺
• Spot early warning signs of an asthma attack 👀💨
• Know when to seek urgent medical help 🚑⏱️

Keeping your plan up to date and easy to access can give you confidence and help prevent serious asthma attacks. 💙🫁✨

Learn more about asthma action plans: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/your-asthma-action-plan

01/05/2026

Knowing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term disability. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and urgent treatment is essential.

Remember the FAST signs:
• Face drooping on one side 😟
• Arm weakness or numbness 💪⚠️
• Speech difficulty or slurred speech 🗣️❗
• Time to call 999 immediately ⏱️🚑

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care. Ongoing support, rehabilitation and connecting with others can make a big difference to rebuilding confidence and independence after a stroke. Peer support groups and specialist organisations can provide advice, encouragement and a sense of community for both patients and carers. 💙🧠✨

Find support for stroke survivors: https://ow.ly/vWzu50YOUxp
Learn about support and community at Different Strokes: https://ow.ly/Y3Pq50YOUxW
Join peer support groups: https://ow.ly/4Euq50YOUxu

30/04/2026

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.

Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open
pharmacy near you.

Find a pharmacy - https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/stay-well-bank-holiday

29/04/2026

Allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. They happen when the body reacts to something harmless like pollen, food, dust or animal fur. Symptoms can vary depending on the trigger and the person.

Common allergy symptoms include:
• Sneezing, runny or blocked nose 🤧✨
• Itchy eyes, skin or throat 👀💙
• Rashes, hives or swelling 🌿⚠️
• Breathing difficulties or wheezing 🫁💨

Most allergies can be managed, but some reactions can be serious. Call 999 immediately if someone has signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, feeling faint or collapsing. 🚑⚠️

Understanding triggers, knowing the difference between allergies and intolerances, and taking early action can help keep you and your family safe. 💙✨

Read NHS advice on allergies: https://ow.ly/vxhs50YNVlw
Learn the difference between food allergy and intolerance: https://ow.ly/l17650YNVkX
Find advice on protecting babies against allergies: https://ow.ly/FNik50YNVlk

28/04/2026

Make sure you’re prepared for he bank holiday weekend.

Order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App in advance.

Haven’t got it? Download it for free here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

You can find more information on accessing pharmacies over a bank holiday below.

https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/stay-well-bank-holiday

28/04/2026

Patient Participation Group (PPG) Open Meeting

We are holding an open Patient Participation Group meeting on:

🗓 Tuesday 5th May 2026
⏰ 12:00pm
📍 Woodseats Medical Centre

This meeting is an opportunity for patients and the practice to come together and openly discuss the challenges we are all experiencing, with the aim of improving how we work together.

What is Patient Participation?
Patient participation is about patients working with the practice to:
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of services
• Foster improved communication between the practice and our patients
• Help patients take more responsibility for their health
• Provide practical support and help to implement positive change

Please note:
➡️ This meeting is not a forum for addressing individual complaints or personal concerns.
➡️ Any individual issues should be raised through the practice’s usual complaints and feedback channels.

The meeting will last approximately 1 hour, and all patients are welcome, you do not need to be an existing PPG member.

If you’re unable to attend but would like to be involved in the Patient Participation Group, please visit: https://www.woodseatsmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/patient-group/about-our-ppg/

We hope this meeting will provide a constructive, respectful space for open discussion and shared ideas. All patients are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Patient Participation GroupWe have a Patient Participation Group (PPG) and are keen to hear from patients who would like to be a part of this group. The PPG will play a valuable part in the future of development of Woodseats Medical Centre.The broad aims of the group are as follows:Identify patient....