The Thorpe Practice

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

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, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - 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 💪

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

Don't quit quitting! Just one more week until you're five times more likely to quit for good 🎉 Until then, have a look at some tips on how to stay strong and

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

21/10/2025

💙 Bowel cancer screening – why it matters & how to take part 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but catching it early makes a big difference. The NHS screening programme helps detect signs before symptoms appear.

📬 How screening works

If you’re aged 54 to 74, you’ll be sent a free FIT (f***l immunochemical test) kit every two years.
You collect a small sample of stool at home, post it back using the prepaid envelope, and await results.

🧠 Why take part?
✅ Screening can catch tiny amounts of blood that you can’t see
✅ Early detection improves treatment outcomes
✅ The test is simple, quick, and sent to your home

Around 1 in 3 people don’t return their test kits. That’s many missed chances for early detection.
🔄 If your kit is lost or expired

You can request a new one — free, confidential, no questions asked.

Learn more from Cancer Research UK about bowel screening and its importance:
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-screening/bowel-cancer-screening

And for NHS guidance too:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/

Don’t ignore the kit. It’s a small step that could save your life. Take part when it arrives and post it back 💙

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!

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/YXYL50XcUWm
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/s98E50XcUWV
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/Xo6850XcUWw
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/QU4r50XcUWX

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

15/10/2025

💙 Take the test – bowel cancer screening saves lives 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK — but if it’s found early, treatment is much more likely to be successful. The NHS bowel cancer screening programme helps find early signs of the disease, often before symptoms appear.

📬 How it works:

If you’re aged 54 to 74, you’ll be sent a free NHS bowel screening kit (FIT kit) in the post every two years.

The kit is quick and easy to use — you just collect a small sample of poo and send it back in the prepaid envelope.

🧠 Why it matters:
✅ Bowel cancer is treatable and curable — especially when detected early
✅ Screening can find tiny traces of blood that aren’t visible
✅ It only takes a few minutes and could save your life

📈 Did you know?
Thousands of lives are saved every year thanks to people taking part in bowel cancer screening. Yet around 1 in 3 people don’t return their test kit.

💡 If you’ve misplaced your kit or it’s expired:
You can request a replacement kit online or by phone — it’s free and confidential:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/

⚠️ Don’t ignore your kit — it could save your life.

Put it by the loo, take the test, and post it back. It’s one small step that makes a big difference 💙

14/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober – want to talk about it?
Join the NHS Smokefree Facebook Group and be part of a community of over 50,000 people quitting smoking for good.

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/707621863012993/

Quitting smoking will improve your health whatever your age, and no matter how long you’ve smoked.

Find out more about the benefits of quitting here 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/benefits-of-quitting-smoking/

13/10/2025

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!
The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻

Whether you’re brand new to the internet or want to level up your skills, this week is all about helping people feel safer, smarter, and more confident online 🧠💪

💡 Why it matters:
✅ Book GP appointments
✅ Manage your money online
✅ Apply for work or access training
✅ Stay connected with family & friends
✅ 97% of attendees say they learn something new! 📈

👥 Who’s being left behind?
• Older people
• Low-income households
• Job seekers
• People without access to devices or data
• Anyone unsure where to begin

🎁 Good Things Foundation can help with:
📱 National Device Bank (free refurbished tech): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-device-bank
📶 National Databank (free mobile data): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank
🖥️ Learn My Way (free beginner courses): https://www.learnmyway.com/

🎉 How to get involved:
📢 Spread the word in your community
👨‍💻 Help someone get started
📍 Find your local centre or digital hub: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org