Laurel House Surgery

25/07/2025

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

💬 Let’s talk openly, support each other, and learn the facts:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/

24/07/2025

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

23/07/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently holding a public consultation about the freestanding midwife-led birthing units at County Hospital, Stafford, and Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Lichfield.

Find out more and complete the survey here: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/midwife-led-birthing-units/.

The consultation runs until Sunday 3 August 2025.

21/07/2025

Drug-seeking behaviour can be a sign that someone is struggling with addiction – and they may not know how to ask for help. If you or someone you care about is caught in a cycle of dependence, support is available.

🛑 You’re not alone. The first step is reaching out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

18/07/2025

🦟 Ouch! Bitten or stung? Most insect bites and stings are harmless – but knowing how to treat them can help ease pain, swelling and itching.

🌿 From bee stings to mosquito bites, here’s what to do (and when to seek help):
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

16/07/2025

Bonding with your baby is about more than cuddles – it’s the start of a lifelong relationship 💞 Whether it’s eye contact, talking, or responding to their needs, every small moment counts.

Discover simple ways to build a strong, loving connection:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-basics/bonding-with-your-baby/building-a-close-relationship-with-your-baby/

14/07/2025

Feeling lonely can affect anyone – at any age, and at any time.
You’re not alone in feeling this way, and support is available 💬🤝

Discover simple steps to feel more connected and look after your mental health:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

12/07/2025

Your health information is important – and protected. The NHS App uses the highest standards of security to keep your data safe while giving you greater control over your health.

11/07/2025

🤒 High fever, sore throat and a red rash? It could be scarlet fever – a highly contagious infection that mostly affects children.

📋 Early treatment with antibiotics can help stop it spreading and speed up recovery.
Know the signs and what to do:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

09/07/2025

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer – but spotting the signs early can save lives. 🌞 🚨 Look out for changes in moles: size, shape, colour, or if they bleed or itch.

Know what to check and when to seek help:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/melanoma-skin-cancer/

Protect your skin. Protect your future. 💛