Trent Vale Medical Practice

23/03/2026

Open Clinic Spring 2026 🌸

20/03/2026

Pollen season has begun! There's no way to avoid pollen altogether, but there's things you can do to lower your risk of developing symptoms if you know you suffer during the warmer weather.

Most people with hay fever can manage their symptoms by taking daily antihistamines. These can help relieve hay fever symptoms and other allergies. .

If you know when your hay fever symptoms usually start, you can take some types of antihistamines two to four weeks before this time. This will give you the best protection. You can take antihistamines throughout the pollen season.

Find out more information on hay fever treatments here: https://orlo.uk/HVnAx

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

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

12/03/2026

Today we’re highlighting what to share with your GP about your family history of .

If someone in your family has had bowel cancer, you may feel worried about the risk of you and your family having bowel cancer too.

Most cases of bowel cancer aren’t passed down through families, but your risk might be higher if you have a close relative such as a parent, sibling or child who has been diagnosed with the disease. If you’re unsure about your risk or what this means for you, we’re here to support you.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Lc4XjJ

10/03/2026

❌ Myths vs Facts ✅

MYTH: You’ll get symptoms if you have an STI ❌
FACT: Many people don’t have or notice symptoms ✅

MYTH: You can’t get an STI from oral s*x ❌
FACT: STIs can be passed on through oral s*x ✅

MYTH: I’ve only had s*x with long-term partners so don’t need to get tested ❌
FACT: You can get an STI from one s*xual encounter ✅

MYTH: An STI test will hurt ❌
FACT: Testing is often a urine sample or self-taken swab, and a blood test ✅

Order a free testing kit on our website: https://orlo.uk/qsyQ1

03/03/2026

Patient Alert: Please be aware of fake Mounjaro Kwikipen's being sold by private online pharmacies. If you are buying Mounjaro privately please make sure you are using a reputable company and be very cautious when buying medication online.

A falsified version of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen 15mg solution for injection has been found supplied through one online pharmacy in the UK. The falsified product is labelled with batch D873576 and applies to Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen only.

17/02/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or speak to their GP practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

16/02/2026

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