Gnosall Surgery

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

The latest usage NHS App figures show that in November 2025 alone there were:
• 62.3 million logins
• 20.8 million GP health record views
• 6.6 million hospital and secondary care service appointments managed
• 6.3 million repeat prescriptions requested

As of December 2025, the NHS App has a total of 39 million registered users😃

02/02/2026

💬 Medication information for patients

Some patients may have seen recent media coverage about medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These are used to treat type 2 diabetes and sometimes for weight management. Examples include semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide and tirzepatide.

For most people, these medicines are safe and effective. However, the MHRA has reminded healthcare professionals about a very rare side effect called pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

We are sharing this so you know when to seek advice, not to cause concern.

Please contact a healthcare professional urgently if you are taking one of these medicines and develop:

Ongoing or severe tummy pain, especially if it spreads to your back

Feeling sick or vomiting along with the pain

If you are taking a GLP-1 medication that was prescribed privately, it may not show on your GP record, so please let us know.

If you have no symptoms, there is no need to stop your medication or contact the surgery.

If you do have concerns, we are happy to help. You can also report side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/
Thank you for your understanding and support 💙

MHRA Homepage for reporting of suspected side effects or adverse drug reactions to any medicines or vaccines, as well as medical device incidents

02/02/2026

We will be starting to contact patients by email for some routine correspondence, including appointment information and practice updates where possible.

To make sure you receive these messages, please provide us with up-to-date email address for your medical record. You can update your details via the link below or by contacting the reception team.

https://forms.office.com/e/KgqkasAAmP

Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and stay in touch more easily. Please don't worry if you don't have an email address, you will still receive notifications, but it may take longer for you to be notified.

01/02/2026

30/01/2026

☕ Dementia Coffee Morning

Our next dementia coffee morning will be held on Tuesday 3 February, from 10am to 12pm.

This is a relaxed, informal space for people living with dementia and their carers to come along, have a cuppa, chat, and get some support. No agenda, no pressure, just a chance to connect with others who understand.

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.

28/01/2026

14/01/2026

A huge amount of medicines are wasted unnecessarily in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent each year. We need your help to reduce this. Find out why it’s important to

13/01/2026

Having trouble with your hearing? You can now self-refer into NHS audiology services to get the support you need. Visit https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/self-referral-to-services/your-health-and-care-audiology-self-referral/ to find out if you’re eligible.

13/01/2026

Did you know that missed GP appointments really do make a difference?

In December alone, 87 appointments were not attended. That adds up to 21.75 hours of doctor and nurse time that could have been used to see other patients.

If you have an appointment booked and can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling in advance allows us to offer that slot to someone else who needs care.

Thank you for helping us make the best use of NHS appointments and supporting your local surgery 💙

13/01/2026

The start of the New Year is a perfect time to set yourself small goals and try and get healthier and fitter!

This week is National Obesity Awareness Week, 10th – 17th January 2026

Losing weight can be a struggle, but setting small goals can help you achieve and maintain your goals in the long term.
Here are some useful tips to help keep you on track:

*Get active every day 🚶
*Aim to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables daily 🍎 🥕
*Cut down on sugar, fat and salt 🧁🧂
*Read the coding on food labels – opt for green rather than red! 🚦
* Download the free NHS plan here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/