Vernon Park Surgery

13/10/2025

Anyone can get breast cancer, so remember to regularly touch, look and check.

Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP.

09/10/2025

Look out for a new Heartburn Health Roadshow run by Heartburn Cancer UK that’s coming to Reddish!

Friendly team members will be at ASDA, Reddish on Monday, 13th October, between 10:30am and 6pm to talk to you about persistent heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and more.

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about ongoing heartburn, its link to cancer of the foodpipe – also known as oesophageal cancer – & how early diagnosis can make a life-saving difference.

08/10/2025

Be the boss of your own cholesterol!

Did you know that one in two adults in the UK have high cholesterol? By making small, realistic changes like eating heart-healthy foods, moving more and checking in with your GP, you can take real steps towards protecting your heart and overall wellbeing.

Knowing your cholesterol numbers is a powerful first step.

03/10/2025

If you’ve been invited for your free flu vaccine but haven’t booked your appointment yet, now’s the time! Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.❤

01/10/2025

Keeping your little one vaccinated against flu helps protect them from more serious complications like bronchitis and pneumonia.

If your child is aged 2-3 and has not had an appointment booked for their nasal spray vaccine. Please contact reception.

17/09/2025

Cases of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are increasing. These illnesses can spread quickly but are preventable with the MMR vaccine.

If you or your child have not had the full course of two MMR vaccines, it’s not too late to catch up. The vaccine is safe, effective, and available free through the NHS.

Please contact the practice to check your vaccination record or to book an appointment.

15/09/2025

September is Urology Awareness Month 💙

Bladder leakage affects 1 in 5 people in the UK and 1 in 3 women. Causes can include menopause, childbirth, infections, urology cancers, or ongoing conditions.

It can affect daily life and mental health, but help is available. Let’s raise awareness and support those living with bladder problems. 🌸

12/09/2025

Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, but many people are unaware of the signs. Symptoms can include tiredness, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, unusual bruising, or persistent infections. These can often be mistaken for other conditions.

If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms that don’t feel normal for you, please contact the practice to book an appointment. Speaking to a GP and getting checked early can make a real difference.

We are here to help, don’t ignore changes in your health❤

10/09/2025

Did you know? 🩺

You can now check your blood pressure results easily through the NHS App. No need to wait for your next appointment, your results are available at your fingertips.

See the attached guide below on how to do so. If you have any concerns about your results, contact the practice for advice.

09/09/2025

The NHS flu vaccination programme has started, with a phased rollout to make sure those most at risk are protected first.

From 1 September 2025
-Pregnant women
-Children aged 2–3 years
-All school children (Reception to Year 11)
-Children under 18 with long-term health conditions

From 1 October 2025
-Adults aged 65 and over
-Adults (6 months to 64) with certain health conditions
-Care home residents
-Carers and household contacts of vulnerable people
-Frontline health & social care staff

We have started to contact the eligible patients. If you tick any of the following above and have not received an invite, please contact reception to book.

02/09/2025

Are you experiencing any unusual symptoms that could be cancer? Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

02/09/2025