Audley Health Centre, Church Street, Audley, Stoke on Trent

27/05/2026

🌞 Stay hydrated in the hot weather this week 💧
With hot weather across the country this week, it’s especially important to make sure you’re drinking enough fluids.

Babies, young children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration, and if it isn’t treated it can become a serious problem.

Look out for signs such as:
💧 Feeling thirsty.
💧 Dry mouth or lips.
💧 Dark yellow urine or peeing less often.
💧 Feeling tired, dizzy or lightheaded.

Remember to drink water regularly throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Find out more about dehydration, symptoms and when to get help here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

27/05/2026

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection Saves Lives.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK:
➡️ 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
➡️ While it’s most common in women over 50, younger women can be affected too.
Breast screening can save lives, it detects cancer before it can be seen or felt, when treatment is most effective.

💬 Have you received a screening invitation?
✔️ Don’t delay.
✔️ Don’t ignore it.
✔️ Book and attend your appointment.

Early detection gives you the best chance of successful treatment.
Please share this message, it could save a life. 💗

📞 For North Staffordshire patients: if you’ve been invited and haven’t attended, contact the Breast Screening Team on 01785 230861.

26/05/2026

💬 We want to hear from you!
After your appointment, you may receive a Friends and Family Test by text, or you can complete it anytime on our practice website.

✅ Takes just a minute.
✅ Tell us what we’re doing well.
✅ Highlight where we can improve.
✅ Help us provide the best possible care.

Your feedback matters, whether it’s praise or suggestions, we’re listening. 💙

📣 Take a moment to share your thoughts, every response helps!

26/05/2026

📱 Don’t miss important cervical screening updates from the NHS App
If you use the NHS App and have notifications turned on, you can now receive:

✔️ Cervical screening invitations
✔️ Reminder messages
✔️ Routine screening results when available

Notifications will ensure you stay up to date with important health information quickly and securely.
To turn notifications on:
1️⃣ Open the NHS App
2️⃣ Go to Settings / Notifications
3️⃣ Enable notifications on your device

Please note: if any follow-up is needed after your screening result, you will be contacted directly.

Find out more about the NHS App here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/about/what-is-new/

25/05/2026

🦶 Don’t Skip Your Diabetic Foot Check! 🩺
If you have diabetes, regular foot checks are essential, even if your feet feel fine. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation, meaning problems can develop without any obvious symptoms.

💡 Your foot check helps to:
✅ Spot early signs of damage.
✅ Prevent serious complications.
✅ Keep you mobile and independent.
✅ Reduce the risk of ulcers or amputation.

When you receive your invitation, please book and attend, it’s a vital part of your diabetes care.
Your feet carry you through life, let’s keep them healthy! 👣

22/05/2026

📢 Surgery Closure – May Bank Holiday

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Monday 25th May 2026 for the May Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 26th May at 8:00am.

If you need medical help while we are closed:

👉 Visit NHS 111 online or call 111
In an emergency, please call 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

22/05/2026

☀️ As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!
Even when it’s cloudy, UV rays can still damage your skin and cause sunburn. Staying safe in the sun can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Here are some simple sun safety tips:
🧴 Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and 4-star UVA protection.
🕶️ Wear a hat, sunglasses and lightweight clothing.
🌳 Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is strongest.
💧 Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
👶 Take extra care to protect children and babies from the sun.

Visit the NHS website for more information on staying safe in the sun: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR8-eZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0WW44d2RQR1lWQktnUjJXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo06vVIT7AA6vzrSBbnyhxayPzMa4lHLro4H05kkwqHZnbVJL4Pb6DF5o7Ym_aem_WOQJj3e5tA_3Iv9h62gVZw

22/05/2026

🤰 World Pre-eclampsia Day
Today is World Pre-eclampsia Day, a global awareness day dedicated to increasing understanding of pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy related condition that can affect people after about 20 weeks of pregnancy or soon after birth. It’s marked internationally to highlight why early detection and care matter for the health of both mother and baby.

Pre-eclampsia is diagnosed when a pregnant person develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine alongside other signs and symptoms. Many people don’t notice early signs themselves, which is why routine antenatal checks with midwives, GPs and maternity teams are vital for monitoring blood pressure and protein levels.

⚠️ Common symptoms to be aware of include:
• Severe headache that won’t go away.
• Changes in vision (blurred or flashing lights).
• Pain under the ribs.
• Sudden swelling of face, hands or feet.
• Feeling very unwell or nauseous.
If you experience any of these, contact your midwife, GP surgery, or NHS 111 immediately.

🩺 In the NHS, care for pre eclampsia focuses on close monitoring and support, often involving hospital assessment and treatment to control blood pressure and support a safe delivery. Tests such as blood pressure monitoring and urine analysis are part of routine checks that help catch changes early.

❤️ On World Pre-eclampsia Day we thank NHS maternity teams, including GPs, midwives, nurses and specialists for their dedication to providing safe, compassionate antenatal care that helps detect and manage conditions like pre-eclampsia. Your work makes a crucial difference to families across our community.

Let’s use today to raise awareness, support expectant families, and encourage everyone to attend antenatal appointments and speak up about symptoms, early action can improve outcomes for both mother and baby.

Find out more here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/awarenessmonth

21/05/2026

🌟 New Local Falls Prevention Resource 🌟
We’re pleased to share that the new 'Steady on Your Feet Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent' website is now live.
This free online resource has been developed to help people stay active, healthy, independent, and reduce their risk of falls.

It includes:
✅ Falls prevention advice.
✅ Strength & balance exercise videos.
✅ A self-assessment tool to create a personalised falls prevention plan.
✅ Support and information for patients, carers, and families.

Find out more here:
https://staffsstoke.steadyonyourfeet.org/

Please share with anyone who may benefit 💙

21/05/2026

🌍Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an international awareness day dedicated to raising understanding of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments around the world. The campaign encourages everyone, from designers and developers to organisations and service providers, to think about how digital services, websites, apps and online information can be designed to work for everyone, regardless of ability.

Digital accessibility is not just about technology, it’s about equitable access to information, services and opportunities in a world where so much of our health care, support and communication happens online. Millions of people in the UK live with disabilities that affect how they interact with digital content, and simple design choices can make a big difference to usability, independence and inclusion.

For the NHS, accessibility matters for patients and staff alike: ensuring online appointment systems, patient information, self management resources, and health apps are usable for everyone supports better access to care, clear communication, and safer outcomes. Meeting digital accessibility standards is part of providing high quality, person centred services across primary care and beyond, because everyone deserves health information and care that is accessible, understandable and usable.

Today and every day, let’s champion inclusive design, support accessible digital health services, and recognise that accessibility is a key part of delivering equitable health care for all.

👉 Learn more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/global-accessibility-awareness-day/

21/05/2026

Supporting 💙

If you, a family member or someone you care for is affected by dementia or memory concerns, the local Alzheimer’s Society team will be at Haywood Hospital this week offering advice, information and support. Please feel free to drop by for a friendly chat and find out what help is available locally.

🩵 - Stoke On Trent 🩵

Your local Alzheimer's Society team will be at Haywood Hospital this week, available to provide guidance and support.

Whether you're a professional, carer, family member, living with dementia or have concerns about your memory feel free to drop by for a chat and find out what help is available through your local dementia support service

🕒 Tuesday 19th May 10am - 1pm
🕒 Thursday 21st May 10am - 3pm
🕒 Friday 22nd May 11am - 2pm
📍Floor 1 balcony, Haywood Hospital, ST6 7AG