Trent Vale Medical Practice

29/10/2025

If you are more than 16 weeks pregnant, you can get a whooping cough vaccine. It’s best to have it before 32 weeks, but you can still get it later if you missed it. Talk to our reception team to book yours today!

28/10/2025

If you are currently pregnant, speak to our reception team to arrange your Flu Jab today!

24/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life.

www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

20/10/2025

Urgent dental issue?

Call the Dental Advice Line to access urgent NHS dental care in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

New appointments now available!
More info: https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

17/10/2025

If you feel you are in a mental health crisis you can use the new text based service to chat with a health professional. Send a message to 07312263117

06/10/2025

01/10/2025

🚭 October is Stoptober - your chance to take control of your health and quit smoking for good 💪🔥

Whether you've quit, started again, or switched to vaping, it’s vital to let your doctor know. Why? Because smoking directly affects the treatment and management of long-term conditions like:
❤️ Coronary heart disease (CHD)
🦵 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
🧠 Stroke or TIA
💉 High blood pressure (hypertension)
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🫁 COPD and asthma (in adults)
💭 History of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
🚰 Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your smoking status plays a big role in your care plan. Don’t keep it to yourself - tell your GP.

💬 Want to quit? Help is out there:
👉 Speak to your GP
👉 Call the NHS Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044
👉 Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Every day smoke-free is a win 🏆

30/09/2025

North Staffs Carers are hosting a range of activities for young carers throughout October

29/09/2025

❤️ How healthy is your heart?
A heart attack can strike without warning — but recognising the symptoms early can save lives ⚠️💔

🚨 Common warning signs include:
• Chest pain or pressure 🫀
• Pain spreading to your arm, neck, jaw or back
• Shortness of breath 😮‍💨
• Cold sweat 😓
• Lightheadedness or nausea 😵‍💫

💡 If you have a family history of heart conditions, you may be at higher risk. It’s time to take action:
🧠 Learn the signs: https://ow.ly/jV5h50X2Q4H
🫀 Check how healthy your heart is: https://ow.ly/9q2A50X2Q4f
📊 Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/RLWU50X2Q4P
💉 Understand your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/ej9O50X2Q3R

💬 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Knowledge is power — prevention is everything.