Millrise Medical Practice

24/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🌳 We’re proud to be a Parkrun Practice! 🌳🏃‍♂️

Did you know that parkrun is a free, friendly weekly 5k event open to everyone — whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or cheer from the sidelines? 💙

Why not join the local community at Hanley Parkrun tomorrow morning? It’s a great way to boost physical and mental wellbeing, meet new people, and get moving at your own pace.

📍 Hanley Park
🕘 Saturdays at 9am
👟 All abilities welcome
💻 Register once for free before your first event

Bring your friends, family, children or even the dog and come along for some fresh air and community spirit!

It's the end of the month already which means only one thing - it's our monthly Pacing week at Hanley parkrun as well as hosting the post-parkrun cafe at Park Church 🤩

Come along and have a run with our fantastic team of pacers and help to grab yourself a PB - then head down to the Cafe after for brew, bite to eat and a good chin wag afterwards.

15/04/2026

1 week to go ✨

❗️Save the date - 22/04/2026❗️

📍 Port Vale - Tommy Cheadles
📅 Wednesday 22nd April
⏰ 2pm - 7pm

📈 A free "MOT" for mens health for all men
🔹Let us help the special men in our lives

27/03/2026

❗️Save the date - 22/04/2026❗️

📍 Port Vale - Tommy Cheadles
📅 Wednesday 22nd April
⏰ 2pm - 7pm

📈 A free "MOT" for mens health for all men
🔹Let us help the special men in our lives

25/03/2026

Weight management medication is only available under strict criteria and not via GP referral or prescription. Please don’t contact your surgery. Check local services you may be eligible for: https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

23/03/2026

Please be aware we are currently experiencing IT issues and are unable to access our clinical systems.

We have very limited access to patient information. Please be patient with our staff whilst we wait for these issues to be resolved.

Thank you for your understanding.

19/03/2026

🚨 Important Patient Update: Meningitis🚨

We are receiving a high volume of enquiries in relation to the Meningitis outbreak. If you are well and your vaccinations are up to date, you don't need to take any action.

Meningitis is an infection that can affect anyone, but early recognition and treatment are crucial. Please seek urgent medical advice if you or your child experience symptoms such as:
• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Vomiting
• Unusual drowsiness or difficulty waking
• A rash that does not fade when pressed

For babies and young children, symptoms may also include:
• Floppy or unresponsive behaviour
• High-pitched crying
• Refusing feeds

💉 Vaccination Advice
Vaccination offers the best protection against several common types of meningitis. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

Please check that you and your children are up to date with vaccinations.

📞 If you are concerned about symptoms, contact the practice, NHS 111, or attend A&E immediately if symptoms are severe.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

Read about the different vaccines that can help prevent meningitis and when they're usually given.

13/03/2026

Menopause and Lifestyle Support

‼️Totally FREE ‼️

🧠understand your symptoms
🗣️Advice and guidance
🧘‍♀️Lifestyle advice
🫂Emotional well-being support

🌸Women's health - lets us help you

✍️Sign up free at - https://www.harleystathome.com/nhs-signup/whitfield/patient

04/03/2026

🌸 Whitfield PCN Supporting International Women’s Day at Port Vale 🌸

📍 Vale Park
🗓 Friday 6th March
⏰ 2:00pm – 8:30pm
🎟 Free to attend

20/02/2026

09/02/2026

We had 89 missed appointments (DNAs) at the practice in January.

We understand that life gets busy and sometimes plans change — but if you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the slot to someone else.

Even cancelling on the morning of your appointment can make a big difference.

You can cancel your appointment quickly and easily by:

• Calling the practice and using the check and cancel service, or speak to a receptionist
• Using the link in your appointment reminder text
• Using the NHS App

Missed appointments mean longer waits for everyone. A quick cancellation helps us help other patients.

Thank you for working with us to make sure appointments are available for those who need them most.

22/01/2026

🦵Do you have joint pain, back pain, neck pain?

❓Did you know, you can now refer yourself to the physiotherapy/musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic without seen a clinician in your Surgery?

📲Simply scan the QR code and fill in your information

👥 You will then be triaged and contacted directly by the MSK team to advise if you are eligible or with an appointment - all without going through your GP Surgery

Find your NHS number here;
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

16/12/2025

Visit your local pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which used to require a GP appointment.
Pharmacists have been backed by Government and the NHS to provide the ‘Pharmacy First’ service.
Available at a pharmacy near you.