Hillside Practice Skelton

12/01/2026

💙 Did you know it’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month? 💙

If you’re due a cervical screening (smear test), you can make it more comfortable and supportive for you by asking for things that help you feel safe and in control 👇

✔️ Ask for the door to be closed or locked
✔️ Bring a friend, family member or carer with you
✔️ Ask to change position if that helps
✔️ Request a smaller speculum
✔️ Ask if you can guide the speculum in yourself
✔️ Ask for extra water-based l**e
✔️ Listen to your favourite music, podcast or audiobook
✔️ Ask to stop or take a break at any time
✔️ Read a book if it helps you relax

✨ Your comfort matters — screening should work with you, not against you.
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08/01/2026

💙 Did you know it’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month? 💙

Cervical screening (sometimes called a smear test) helps prevent cervical cancer by detecting changes early – before they can develop into cancer.

📬 If you’re registered at Hillside Practice and have received an NHS invite, please book your cervical screening appointment if you’re due.

You can contact us on 01287 650430 to arrange an appointment at a time that works for you. Our reception & nursing team are happy to support you and make your appointment as comfortable as possible.

✨ Cervical screening saves lives. Booking your appointment is an important step in looking after your health.

06/01/2026

💙 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – January 2026 💙

At Hillside Practice, we are supporting Cervical Cancer Awareness Month by taking extra steps to help patients who are due or overdue for cervical screening.

✔️ We have increased cervical screening clinic appointments throughout January
✔️ We have sent SMS, email and letter invitations to patients who are due
✔️ Our reception team has contacted patients by phone where possible
✔️ We are sharing information in the practice, on our website, and on social media to raise awareness

📩 If you have received an invitation from us (by text, email, phone call or letter), please contact the practice to book your cervical screening appointment.

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer by detecting changes early, before they can develop into cancer. Attending when invited is an important step in looking after your health.

📞 To book, please use the booking link provided in your message or contact reception in person or by phoning on 01287 650 430

Thank you for helping us support your health and wellbeing 💙
Hillside Practice

06/01/2026

Our Foundation Health Bus is out on the road this January, offering 🆓 healthy heart checks 🩺❤️

ELM Alliance | Public Health South Tees | Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

06/01/2026

💬 Calling All Dementia Carers – Your Voice Matters 💙

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, emotional, and often overwhelming – and your experiences truly matter.
That’s why Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council want to hear directly from you as we plan the future of the South Tees Carers Service.

They’re inviting unpaid carers of all ages to join them at one of their upcoming carer workshops, where you’ll have the chance to share your views, talk about what works (and what doesn’t), and help shape services so they are relevant, accessible, and built around real carer needs.

🗓️ Sessions are available online and in person
📍 Held across both Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough

To register your interest, please contact:
📧 Nikki.carmichael@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
📧 Richard_pink@middlesbrough.gov.uk

✨ This is a genuine opportunity to be heard, influence future support, and make a real difference for carers now and in the future.

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit. 💙

05/01/2026

Taking the seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for from flu

As a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs, book yours today
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_tp1n1slf0o

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

05/01/2026

Good news: it’s easy to get your Healthy Choices score and plan.

Take your first little step to healthy!

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz

04/01/2026

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Our Foundation Health Bus is out on the road this January, offering 🆓 healthy heart checks 🩺❤️

ELM Alliance | Public Health South Tees | Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

02/01/2026

🟢 PHARMACY FIRST – YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST CAN HELP 🔵

Did you know your community pharmacist can now provide treatment – including some prescription medicines – for seven common conditions without you needing to see a GP?

🔵 Earache (ages 1–17)
🔵 Impetigo (1 year +)
🔵 Infected Insect Bites (1 year +)
🔵 Sinusitis (12 years +)
🔵 Shingles (18 years +)
🔵 Sore Throat / Tonsillitis (5 years +)
🔵 UTI (females only, ages 16–64)

Think Pharmacy First and get fast, expert advice from your local pharmacy team.

We now have direct links to community pharmacies through our clinical systems, which means we can see what treatment you’ve been given – keeping your health record up to date.

All our staff are trained in Care Navigation to ensure you are safely directed to the right place. In some circumstances, a pharmacy visit may not be suitable, so please contact us first so we can assess and guide you to the correct service.

If appropriate, we can also refer you directly to the pharmacy of your choice, allowing the pharmacy team to plan and book appointments where needed. Just ask our reception team.

💊 Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care.