Kidsgrove Medical Centre Dr Harbidge & Partners

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

20/05/2026

🌟 International Human Resources Day.
Today we celebrate International Human Resources Day, a day recognising the essential role that HR professionals play in supporting organisations, employees, and communities, including the NHS workforce.

HR teams are critical to ensuring that staff are recruited, supported, trained, and cared for, enabling them to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. They work behind the scenes to:
• Manage staffing and workforce planning across NHS services.
• Support staff wellbeing, professional development, and inclusion.
• Implement policies that maintain safe working environments and improve staff experience.

Without the dedication of HR teams, the NHS could not operate effectively. They empower clinicians, nurses, support staff, and administrators to focus on what matters most: patient care.
Today, we want to thank all NHS HR professionals for their commitment, hard work, and the vital role they play in keeping the health service running smoothly and supporting staff across the UK.

💡 Learn more about HR in the NHS: https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/privacy-notice/how-we-use-your-information/our-workforce/

19/05/2026

💊 Paying for NHS prescriptions? You could save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)! 💰
If you regularly pay for NHS prescriptions, a PPC could help you save. A PPC covers all NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, no matter how many items you need, saving you money!

PPC options:
• 3-month PPC: £32.05 — worth it if you need more than 3 prescribed items in 3 months.
• 12-month PPC: £114.50 — worth it if you need more than 11 prescribed items in a year.
• HRT PPC: £19.80 — worth it if you need more than 2 qualifying HRT items in a year.

📉 Why get a PPC?
• Covers all your NHS prescriptions, making it easier to manage your healthcare costs.
• Can save you money if you regularly need multiple prescription items.

🔗 Apply or find out more here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/

💡 Check if you’re eligible for free prescriptions: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/check-if-you-can-get-free-prescriptions/

Take control of your prescription costs and make sure you’re getting the best value for your health! 💊💙

19/05/2026

🎧 New Podcast Series from Newcastle North PCN Dietitian, Carrie🎧
Looking for trusted advice on baby care, nutrition, and gut health?

Two excellent new podcast series now available:
👶 Series 3 – Calm Your Baby
🦠 Series 4 – Understanding Your Gut.

The podcasts are available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music, simply search for Newcastle North PCN.

You can also listen to all episodes and trailers here:
🌐https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/ppg-podcasts

Also available:
⚖️ Series 2 – Beyond the Scales.

These podcasts are designed for everyone, so please do have a listen, share and support this fantastic local resource. 💙

19/05/2026

Tomorrow: Tea, Coffee & Cake for a Great Cause! 🌟

Join the PPG and Dr Harbidge & Partners tomorrow, Wednesday 20th May, from 10:30am – 12:00pm in the surgery reception area for a special fundraising event.

Come along for tea, coffee, and delicious cakes while helping raise funds for New Era – Men’s Domestic Abuse Support, a vital service supporting men experiencing domestic abuse.

Whether you pop in for a quick cuppa or enjoy a slice of cake with friends, every donation will help make a difference. ☕

All donations welcome – we’d love to see you there! 💙

18/05/2026

🌱 Take Control of Your Type 2 Diabetes With Free Online Support! 🌱
Managing Type 2 Diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Healthy Living is a free NHS online programme designed to help you live well and manage your condition effectively, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years. 🙌

💡 What Healthy Living offers:
• Expert advice and practical tips from NHS professionals.
• Guides and recipes for healthy eating.
• Exercise suggestions and stress management techniques.
• Peer support from others living with Type 2 Diabetes.

✅ Best of all, it’s completely free and fully online, so you can access it anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. 🏡💻

Take the first step towards feeling your best and managing your diabetes with confidence.
🔗 Find out more and sign up here: https://www.healthyliving.nhs.uk/

18/05/2026

💙 Dementia Action Week starts today & is a national campaign to encourage people to learn more about dementia, recognise the symptoms, and seek support early.

Alzheimer’s Society estimates that 1 in 3 people living with dementia do not yet have a diagnosis, meaning they may be missing out on vital support and treatment. Common symptoms can include memory loss, difficulty finding words, confusion about time or place, and changes in mood or personality.

If you’re worried about yourself, a family member or a friend, help is available. Alzheimer’s Society offers a free symptoms checklist designed to support conversations with your GP, as well as a Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

Find out more & access support here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

18/05/2026

Please do come along tomorrow, it's going to be a great session with a special guest speaker too!

15/05/2026

💙 Here to help💙
Family Advisors work across the city and are here to help with anything, big or small
👶 Finding a nursery or a childminder/ Applying for funding
👪 Joining groups
🤰 Help before and after your baby is born
💷 Money and benefits
🏠 Homes and housing forms
📝 Filling in forms
📞 You can call us and talk to a friendly person
📧 familyadvisors.citywide@stoke.gov.uk
We are here for you 💛
Please get in touch today!

15/05/2026

💡 Did you know? Every text the NHS sends costs around 2.33p
📲.With millions of messages sent every year, those costs quickly add up, money that could instead go towards patient care, treatments, and essential services.

You can help! By turning on notifications in the NHS App, you’ll get appointment reminders, prescription updates, and test results instantly and securely, all in one place via the app!🏥🔔

✅ Check your NHS App notification settings today and help save money while staying informed about your care.

🔗 Learn how here: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs-app/nhs-app-features/notifications-and-messaging-in-the-nhs-app