Mount Road Practice - Dr Rao & Dr Bradshaw

Mount Road Practice - Dr Rao & Dr Bradshaw Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services. Please note there are 2 Practices working from Kidsgrove Medical Centre.

Dr Harbidge & Partners and Mount Road Practice (Previously Dr Robinson & Partners). Please note that both Practices work separately with their own patient lists and patients from each practice must contact their own practice. We are having patients commenting that the 2 practices are now 1 practice. This is incorrect information.

💗 Be Breast Aware – It Could Save Your LifeChecking your breasts or chest once a month can help spot changes early. Here...
13/10/2025

💗 Be Breast Aware – It Could Save Your Life
Checking your breasts or chest once a month can help spot changes early.

Here’s what to look out for:
👀 Lumps or swelling in the breast, chest, or underarm
👀 Changes in size, shape, or skin (dimpling, redness)
👀 Ni**le changes (inversion, rash, discharge)

Most changes are not cancer—but it’s always best to get checked by your GP.
Know what’s normal for you, and if something feels different—don’t delay, get checked.

➡️ Women aged 50–70, you’ll be invited for breast screening every 3 years, and your GP strongly encourages you to attend.
-Already received your invitation or need to rebook?
-Call the breast screening office today: 01785 230861

Find out more here: https://breastcancernow.org/

💻 Struggling to access healthcare online?Trained library staff across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are here to help ...
10/10/2025

💻 Struggling to access healthcare online?
Trained library staff across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are here to help you use the NHS App and access NHS services online.

Whether it’s booking appointments, ordering prescriptions, or getting health advice, support is available at your local library.
📚 Find out more here:
👉https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/libraries-now-offering-people-support-to-use-nhs-app/

📅October is ADHD Awareness Month, a vital time to recognise ADHD not just in children, but in adults too. In the UK, aro...
10/10/2025

📅October is ADHD Awareness Month, a vital time to recognise ADHD not just in children, but in adults too. In the UK, around 3–4 % of adults are thought to have ADHD and many remain undiagnosed.

💚ADHD is more than inattentiveness or hyperactivity, it’s a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, impulse control, time management, and organisation. It frequently overlaps with anxiety (common) and depression (experienced by many), meaning effective diagnosis and tailored support can greatly improve daily life

💚If you or a loved one are experiencing challenges that could be related to ADHD, we can discuss assessment options, refer to specialist services, or provide strategies for managing symptoms.

💚Let’s use this October to reduce the stigma, raise understanding, and support mental health and wellbeing, starting here, in our community. You’re not alone.

Looking to get involved in this campaign? Visit: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/

🚽 Your next trip to the loo could save your life.If you receive an NHS home-testing kit for bowel cancer screening, make...
09/10/2025

🚽 Your next trip to the loo could save your life.

If you receive an NHS home-testing kit for bowel cancer screening, make sure to keep it nearby—by the loo—and do the test as soon as possible.
🩺 Early detection of bowel cancer means treatment is more effective and can save lives.

Don’t delay — take a few minutes for your health.

👉 Find out more here: http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening #

👂 Having trouble with your hearing? You can now self-refer directly to NHS audiology services in Staffordshire and Stoke...
08/10/2025

👂 Having trouble with your hearing? You can now self-refer directly to NHS audiology services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent—no need to see your GP first!

✅ Check your eligibility and complete the online self-referral form here:
👉 https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/self-referral-to-services/your-health-and-care-audiology-self-referral/

⚠️ Please do not self-refer if you have:
• Persistent ear pain or discharge
• Sudden or rapid hearing loss
• Recent vertigo or disturbing tinnitus
In these cases, please contact your GP.

💡 If you have ear wax, your audiology provider can help during your appointment.

🚭 Stoptober is here! 🚭There’s never been a better time to quit smoking. Stoptober is the perfect chance to take the firs...
08/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober is here! 🚭
There’s never been a better time to quit smoking. Stoptober is the perfect chance to take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free you.

💙 Benefits of stopping smoking include:
✅ Breathing easier and having more energy
✅ Better circulation and improved taste & smell
✅ Saving money
✅ Reducing risks of serious illness.

Thousands of people quit every year during Stoptober – and you could too!
👉Learn more at https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Let’s make this October the month you quit for good!

🦷 Need urgent dental care in the evening or at the weekend?Toothache or dental problems don’t always wait for normal ope...
07/10/2025

🦷 Need urgent dental care in the evening or at the weekend?
Toothache or dental problems don’t always wait for normal opening hours, but help is available.

📞 First, check your dentist’s answering machine message — it may include advice or details of an out-of-hours service.

🆘 If you’re still unsure or need urgent care, contact NHS 111.
They can help you find the nearest out-of-hours dental service.

👉 Visit: http://nhs.uk/111

🌟 Want to see a specific GP? 🌟At Mount Road Practice, we understand that continuity of care matters. If you’d like to se...
07/10/2025

🌟 Want to see a specific GP? 🌟
At Mount Road Practice, we understand that continuity of care matters. If you’d like to see your preferred GP, we’ll do our best to arrange this within 1–2 weeks of your request.

You can request your preferred doctor:
💻 Online – submit a form using the link or QR code below.
📞 In person or by phone – just let our team know who you’d like to see.

While same day appointments with your chosen GP can’t always be guaranteed, we’ll always make sure you get the care you need as quickly as possible. 💙

🌟 Go Sober for October! 🌟This October, why not take a break from alcohol and feel the benefits? Whether it’s for your he...
06/10/2025

🌟 Go Sober for October! 🌟
This October, why not take a break from alcohol and feel the benefits? Whether it’s for your health, your wallet, or to support a great cause, going sober can make a real difference.

🍃 Benefits include:
✅ Better sleep
✅ Improved energy and mood
✅ Saving money
✅ Long-term health benefits.

Even if you don’t go completely alcohol-free, cutting back can still help your health.
👉 Interested in taking part or learning more? Visit: https://www.gosober.org.uk/

Let’s support each other and make October a healthier month together! 💙

🧠💬 “I want to go home.”🧠💬If you’ve ever supported someone with dementia, you may have heard this phrase. It’s often caus...
06/10/2025

🧠💬 “I want to go home.”🧠💬
If you’ve ever supported someone with dementia, you may have heard this phrase.
It’s often caused by confusion or time shifting, and while it can be upsetting to hear, there are gentle ways to respond that can help ease their distress.

💚 Here are 5 things to remember when someone with dementia in care is asking to go home:
1️⃣ Don’t argue.
They may not mean a physical place, but the feeling of home — somewhere safe and familiar.
2️⃣ Reassure them.
Let them know they’re safe and cared for where they are.
3️⃣ Check how they’re feeling.
They might be lonely, anxious or unsure — gently asking about their mood can help you understand more.
4️⃣ Use gentle distraction.
A photo, a favourite song, or a calming activity can help shift their focus and soothe anxiety.
5️⃣ Keep a log.

Notice patterns — is it happening at certain times of day or when the environment changes? This might help manage triggers like sundowning or overstimulation.

💡 Supporting someone with dementia isn’t easy, but understanding their needs and emotions can make a big difference — for them and for you.

👉 Learn more at The Alzheimers Society website: http://spkl.io/61814LKs1

🌱 Every notification you receive through the NHS App helps us save time and money that can be better spent on patient ca...
06/10/2025

🌱 Every notification you receive through the NHS App helps us save time and money that can be better spent on patient care!

No more letters, no more lengthy voicemails, just instant updates at your fingertips!

📲 Switch on your NHS App notifications today.
Small changes make a big difference across the NHS!

Not sure how? Watch this super quick, useful video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pDpfrbBYP7I

From July 2025, the new update came in for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 who test negative for HPV will n...
03/10/2025

From July 2025, the new update came in for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 who test negative for HPV will now be invited for screening every 5 years instead of every 3.

🧬 Why the change?
This update is based on strong clinical evidence showing that if HPV isn’t found, the risk of developing cervical cancer is very low for at least 10 years.
That means it's safe to extend the time between screenings — while still protecting your health.

✅ Regular screening remains vital.
It’s one of the best ways to prevent cervical cancer or catch it early.

📅 Missed your appointment or need to book one? Contact us now, we can offer evening & weekend appointments to suit everyone's schedule!

Let’s keep making cervical cancer even rarer.

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Mount Road, Kidsgrove
Stoke-on-Trent
ST74AY

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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