Beech House Medical Practice

09/05/2026

Even in Manchester / you can get burnt between March and October. Follow our everyday
suncream tips to stay safe from skin cancer.

Follow these safety tips to protect your skin:
spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
make sure you never burn
cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
take extra care with children
Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection

08/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 in Stockport takes place from 11th –17th May and centres on the theme “Take Action”.

Feel like trying something new? Below is an overview of some of the activities and events taking place across Stockport during May 2026.

Arc (Arts for Recovery in the Community) Wellbeing Walk: A social, walking, and talking event with a focus on photography is scheduled for Thursday 14 May 2026 at 10:30 am.

Walking for Wellbeing (May 12, 10:30 am): A "Walk for Wellbeing" at Woodbank Park, focused on gentle movement and connecting with nature.

Stockport Mental Health Pop-Up Stand (May 12, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm): A pop-up stand at Viaduct Park offering advice, information, and a space to chat.

Mindfulness Stroll & Yoga in the Park (May 15): A mindfulness stroll to Viaduct Park starting at 12:30 pm from Life Leisure Grand Central, followed by yoga at 12:15 pm.

Community Yoga at Upward Frog (May 15, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm): Yoga session at Upward Frog CIC studio.

Qigong in Viaduct Park (May 16, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm): Gentle Qigong session.

Andys Man Club (May 11, 6:30 pm): Peer-to-p*er mental health support for men at Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village.

Carers Groups & Support https://signpostforcarers.org.uk/signpost-events/month/?shortcode=a96c91f8

Mental Health Webinar (May 15, 1 pm): A webinar focused on wellbeing, stories, and advice hosted by Stockport Mind.

Arty Social at Hat Works (May 29, 1:30 pm): A social gathering at the Hat Works Museum for creative connection.

Kundalini Yoga Workshop (May 10, 2 pm): An introduction to the "Magic of Kundalini Yoga" at Upward Frog Yoga studio.

Mindfulness for Wellbeing (May 29, 1 pm): A class at All Saints Parish Rooms in Cheadle Hulme, focusing on relaxation and mindfulness techniques.

Boost using sport & physical activity (weekly & on going) https://www.boostgm.com/sessions

Please note that event details may change, so it is recommended to check the official Stockport Council events page or the organiser's social media for the most up-to-date information.

See how you can get your BOOST in Stockport or Pendle BOOST Activities in Stockport BOOST Boxing - for Men Our weekly men’s boxing for wellbeing group, delivered in partnership with Stockport East and South PCN. Tuesdays, 7.30pm, at the Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Marple Register BOOST Boxing - M...

08/05/2026

World Ovarian Cancer Day is marked on the 8th of May every year.

Despite advances in research, ovarian cancer is still the deadliest gynaecological cancer in the UK. Ovarian Cancer has been referred to as the 'silent killer' and 40% of women in the UK are not diagnosed until they attend AnE.

Help spread awareness of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer by sharing are post.

If you are concerned about the hereditary risk of Ovarian cancer, take the quiz below.
https://ovarian.org.uk/risk/

07/05/2026

Blood in your p*e can be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer in both men and women. And any shade of red could be a warning sign – so don’t wait for bright red. Because the sooner we spot cancer, the easier it is to treat. If there’s blood in your p*e, call your GP. *e

07/05/2026

It's Stroke Awareness Month
A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like sp*ech and movement, and take a long time to recover. A stroke needs urgent medical help in hospital because it can be life-threatening.

07/05/2026

🌟 Togetherness: free online learning for families🌟

Togetherness offers a wide range of free online learning pathways for parents and families. These bitesize, self‑guided modules cover childhood development, behaviour and emotional health — and you can complete them at a time that suits you. Pathways are also available in multiple languages.

Pathways include:
👶 Antenatal and postnatal emotional health
🧒 Early childhood development and behaviour
🌈 Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Adolescence and young people’s mental health
🌿 Adult emotional health, including trauma

Access for free!
Enter the code REDROCK at: https://orlo.uk/joTtq

05/05/2026

It's World Asthma Day

How much do you know about Asthma and Inhalers?

Depending on how severe your symptoms are, you may be offered either:
an inhaler to use only when you get symptoms – this is called an Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR) inhaler.
Or an inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, as well as when you get symptoms – this is called a Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (MART) inhaler
Or you may have 2 separate inhalers – a preventer inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, and a blue reliever inhaler to use when you get symptoms.

Moving On Asthma is a resource for young people living with asthma. The resource has been designed to assist in the development of essential self-management...

05/05/2026

This week is Maternal Mental Health Week.
Being pregnant or becoming a parent is a huge change for our body, mind and lifestyle and it is natural to feel a lot of different emotions. However, if you or a loved one may notice that your mental health is starting to affect your life, there are things you can try that may help.

Please reach out to your Gp or Midwife if you are struggling with your mental health. You can also find local services linked below:
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/wellbeing/pregnancy-and-mental-health

04/05/2026

This week is Deaf awareness week. Today we are focusing on how to notice signs of hearing loss in children and what to do next. The National Deaf Children's Society have created some fabulous resources with Peppa Pig to help you learn more.

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics/deaf-awareness/george-getting-his-first-hearing-aid

Peppa Pig also covered the story of how george got his hearing aid. This is a great way to explain the process in a child friendly way.

https://youtu.be/MO28mYIlR_k?si=-zaf3TlKHalZlxwm