Willow Bank Surgery Meir

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

27/01/2026

Do you order your prescriptions via the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service? If so, the way you will need to order prescriptions in the future is changing. From February 28th you will no longer be able to order your prescription though POD. Ask at your surgery for more details

27/01/2026

Do you want to Stop Smoking? Join us for out Free Stop Smoking service- no appointment needed, every Monday from 10 -12pm at Meir Primary Care Centre - Floor 2.
If you can't make it then - just give us a call and we'll arrange a time to suit you.

27/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

27/01/2026

🌬️ Breathe Easy – starting this week

A gentle exercise course for people living with respiratory conditions. This 4-week programme focuses on light movement and breathing in a calm, supportive environment.

📅 Starts this week – 30th January 2026

25/11/2025

🌸 Menopause Awareness – Peer Support Group
This week we’re excited to welcome Dr Bala, a Menopause Specialist, who will be joining us to talk about all things menopause and offer support.

💜 Everyone is welcome, and it’s completely FREE to attend.
📅 Thursday 11th December
🕕 17:45 – 19:30
📍 Room 18, Meir Primary Care Network, Weston Road, Meir, ST3 6AB

Come along, learn, share, and feel supported.

25/11/2025

Join us each week for our over-50s weekly drop-in. A fun, friendly space for all—meet new friends, socialise over a cuppa, and so much more. It’s FREE to attend! 🙂

25/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

25/11/2025

💙 Dementia Peer Support Group 💙

We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Peer Support Group in partnership with Dougie Mac, a safe space to share experiences and find support.

Our group welcomes individuals with dementia, caregivers, and loved ones.

📍 Room 18, Meir Primary Care Centre
🗓️ The last Friday of the month | 10.30–12.30

We hope to see you there and offer our support on this journey.

📧 For more info please contact: MeirPCN.SPLW@stoke.nhs.uk