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14/09/2025

13/09/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1492308654

Sepsis awareness involves recognizing the signs of this life-threatening, infection-triggered condition, such as confusion, rapid breathing, extreme pain, and very pale or blotchy skin, and seeking emergency medical help immediately if symptoms are suspected

10/09/2025

https://kmtalkingtherapies.co.uk/updates/world-su***de-prevention-day/

World Su***de Prevention Day

5,219 su***des were registered in England in 2021 – an increase of 307 compared with 2020. Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest su***de rate in the UK, while the North East of England had the highest su***de rate by region in 2021.

Sometimes, we may choose to avoid talking about su***de, due to it being a sensitive and upsetting topic, or because it still has stigma attached to it. However, it’s important that we do talk about it to raise awareness and to educate ourselves on what to look out for and how to prevent it – because su***de is preventable.

08/09/2025

https://www.stjohnsway.nhs.uk/2025/08/12/know-your-numbers-week/

Know your Numbers Week (Blood Pressure): 8th-14th September 2025

Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Around 5 million adults aged 18–64 in the UK could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and early death. Often called the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure has no symptoms, yet it is the single biggest preventable cause of death in the UK.

Know your Numbers Week aims to reach those who have high blood pressure but are not aware, so that they can get the support they need to bring it under control.

08/09/2025

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/s*xual-health/

Sexual Health Week – 9-15th September

When it comes to s*x, do you worry more about catching an STI, or catching feelings? Using condoms is one way to practice safer s*x, but if the brain is the body’s biggest erogenous zone, how do we protect it?

Sexual health is recognising that physical and emotional wellbeing are inseparable. But with mental health in decline and STIs on the rise, it’s more important than ever to talk about how the two intersect. That’s why for Sexual Health Week 2024: Are You Feeling It? will be shining a light on the inextricable links between mental health and s*xual health and demonstrating the positive impact of early intervention.

05/09/2025

We are having a Macmillan morning here at Grovehurst Surgery!

Come and pop in between 10AM and 1PM on the 26/09/25 to help us support Macmillan!

There will be cake!
Donations welcome!

02/09/2025

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/gynaecological-cancer-awareness-month

Gynaecological cancer awareness month is held every September to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of gynaecological cancers. The month highlights the five main types: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval, and vaginal cancers. Organizations like Macmillan Cancer Support and The Eve Appeal use this time to provide resources, support patients, and encourage early diagnosis by educating the public on symptoms that should not be ignored.

01/09/2025

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/alzheimers-disease?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1982211325&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyf6tuti3jwMVhZtQBh3pERTWEAAYASAAEgKayvD_BwE

1 September marks the beginning of World Alzheimer's Month. This year, we are raising awareness and encouraging our global network and beyond to ask more questions about dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia, affecting memory and thinking. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.

01/09/2025

Vascular Disease Awareness Month 2025 | September 1, 2025 | Awareness Days

Vascular Disease Awareness Month is observed annually in September to raise awareness about diseases affecting arteries, veins, and lymphatics, such as peripheral arterial disease, stroke, aneurysms, and varicose veins. The month aims to educate the public on the prevalence of vascular diseases, which are common and preventable causes of death, and to encourage early detection and management to reduce serious health complications and deaths, according to Williamsons Solicitors and Cooden Medical Group

01/09/2025

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/urological-cancer-awareness-month

Urology Awareness Month in 2025 is observed in September with the theme "Bladder Leakage: Time to Act". The month aims to raise awareness of various urological diseases, from cancers like prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer to non-malignant conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, and incontinence. The public is encouraged to learn more and get involved to support the cause.