King's Medical Centre

03/11/2025

It’s that time of year again — Movember! 🥸

This month, we’re helping raise awareness for men’s health — including mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Movember is all about starting conversations, supporting one another, and encouraging men to take charge of their health.

Let’s break the stigma and make men’s health a priority this month and every month.

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

27/10/2025

There’s something for everyone at Ladybrook Community Centre! Check out the variety of groups and services, and please share this with your friends and family — it could really benefit someone you know.

24/10/2025

🟡 How’s your Stoptober going? 🟡

We're over halfway through October—how are you feeling on your quit journey? Whether you're smoke-free so far or facing a few challenges, remember: making it to 28 days smoke-free means you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

Need support? The NHS offers free tools, advice, and a personalised quit plan to help you stay on track. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

23/10/2025

📱 Keep up to date with your NHS App

Make sure your notifications are switched on so you don’t miss appointment reminders, test results and messages from the practice.

It only takes a moment — open the NHS App, go to Settings → Notifications, and turn them on.

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

21/10/2025

National Adoption Week!

Showcasing adoption journeys of all kinds this National Adoption Week. This year’s campaign showcases adoption journeys of all kinds, as well as the people who are there along the way – from foster carers and social workers to birth families and the adoption community. Start your adoption journey this National Adoption Week.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

17/10/2025

🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) – Make Your Voice Heard! 🌟

We want you to help us shape the future of our practice! Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a great way for patients to get involved, share their experiences, and contribute to improving the care we provide.

By joining our PPG, you can:
- Give feedback on our services and patient experience
- Suggest ideas for improvements and new initiatives
- Take part in health campaigns and community projects
- Meet our staff and other patients in a friendly, supportive environment

Meetings are relaxed, welcoming, and open to all registered patients. Your insights are valuable, and your involvement can help us make a real difference for everyone who uses our practice.

📩 Interested? Fill out our form here:

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14/10/2025

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October

As your local GP practice, we want to help raise awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives, and Breast Cancer Now provides great resources and support.

You can get involved by:

- Wearing pink to show support

- Hosting or joining fundraising events

- Learning more about symptoms and screening

Find out more here:

Take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month UK 2025. Raise awareness, support and make a difference with a donation this October.

13/10/2025

🚴 Get Moving for Cycle to School Week!

From 13–17 October 2025, schools and families across the country are taking part in Cycle to School Week. It’s a fun way to stay active, make the school run healthier, and help the environment.

Participants can make a pledge to cycle, access free tips and resources, and even enter prize draws for their school or family. Find out more and get involved here:

Could you use pedal power to get to school? Find out more about Cycle to School Week and how you can get involved.

10/10/2025

Take Part in Go Sober This October

Macmillan Cancer Support are inviting everyone aged 18+ to go alcohol‑free for October. It’s a chance to reset, improve your wellbeing, and raise funds to support people living with cancer. 🍏💪

If you’re interested, sign up via their site, let friends and family know (they can sponsor you), and commit to the challenge.

Find out more here 👉

Be a Soberhero by going alcohol-free in October to raise money for people with cancer. Learn all the info here!

08/10/2025

New Wellbeing Programme in Kirkby-in-Ashfield!

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is offering a new Healthy Goals programme — a free, friendly way to get active and support your wellbeing.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield – Thursdays
• Open to all fitness levels
• Combines physical activity with mental wellbeing support
• Free to join

For more details or to register, visit:

Why Join? Healthy Goals isn’t just about fitness – it’s about feeling good inside and out. By taking part, you’ll: Improve fitness, energy and strength Reduce stress and boost your mental wellbeing...

03/10/2025

💥🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Superhero Saturday Success! 💥

A huge thank you to all the little superheroes (and their families!) who joined us for our Nasal Flu Party in September.

It was a fantastic event. Our 2–3 year olds had a blast playing games, earning their flu shields, and showing us their best superhero smiles.

It's been our biggest and best year yet!

02/10/2025