Heathview Medical Practice

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

Living with Crohn’s or Colitis can be unpredictable, painful and life-changing.

This year, you can make a difference by simply getting out and walking. 🚶‍♀️

“My WALK IT” is a flexible walking challenge you can take part in your own way – at your own pace, in your own time – while raising funds to support people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Take on 5 KM, 10 KM, a Half-marathon, or a Marathon
Lace up and walk at your own pace, solo, with friends, or with family. From park strolls to scenic trails, every step you take helps fund vital research and support people living with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Sign up, choose your distance, share your challenge and start fundraising now.

Enter our prize draw to win a Fitbit if you sign up before the 15th May! (T&Cs apply)

Find out more or sign up here:
My WALK IT 👉 https://crohns-colitis-uk.sync.giving/mywalkit-2026/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=My+WALK+IT&utm_id=Redmoor+Health

Every step helps support vital research and services. 💜

06/05/2026

💙 Dementia Awareness Week is coming (18–24 May)
Dementia affects millions of people across the UK — not just those living with the condition, but also their families, friends and carers.
This May, we’re supporting Dementia Awareness Week to help raise understanding, reduce stigma and encourage people to seek support early.
🔍 Early signs of dementia can include:
• Memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating
• Confusion about time or place
• Changes in mood or behaviour
If you’re worried about yourself or someone close to you, it’s important to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis can help people access the right support sooner.
💬 Keep an eye on our page as we share more information and support throughout the month.

05/05/2026

Too many women still die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Skilled care before, during, and after birth can save lives — and midwives are best placed to provide it.

📊 Achieving universal coverage of midwife-delivered interventions by 2035 could avert 67% of these deaths.
⚠️ But the world is short of one million midwives.

Urgent action is needed to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce.

This , sign the global petition calling on policymakers for 👇
https://millionmore.org/petition/

04/05/2026

Having a personalised asthma action plan can help you stay in control of your symptoms and know exactly what to do if they change. It is a written plan agreed with your healthcare professional that explains your daily treatment, how to recognise worsening symptoms and what steps to take in an emergency.

A good asthma action plan can help you:
• Understand your triggers and how to avoid them 🌿⚠️
• Take the right medication at the right time 💊🩺
• Spot early warning signs of an asthma attack 👀💨
• Know when to seek urgent medical help 🚑⏱️

Keeping your plan up to date and easy to access can give you confidence and help prevent serious asthma attacks. 💙🫁✨

Learn more about asthma action plans: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/your-asthma-action-plan

03/05/2026

🧠 Dementia Awareness Raising Stall
Come and have a chat with us in Ankerside to learn more about dementia, support available, and how we can help 💙
📍 Ankerside
⏰ 10:00am–2:00pm
🗓 Mon 18, Tues 19, Fri 22, Sat 23, Sun 24 May
Whether you have questions, concerns, or just want to learn more – we’re here for you.

02/05/2026

🎤 Time to Sing Dementia Choir
Join us for a relaxed, uplifting session where music brings people together 💙
Whether you’re living with dementia, supporting someone who is, or simply enjoy singing, you’re very welcome to come along.
📍 Elim Church, 19 Bamford Street, B77 2AT
🗓 Monday 18 May
⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm
No pressure, just friendly faces and feel-good music 🎶

01/05/2026

Knowing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term disability. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and urgent treatment is essential.

Remember the FAST signs:
• Face drooping on one side 😟
• Arm weakness or numbness 💪⚠️
• Speech difficulty or slurred speech 🗣️❗
• Time to call 999 immediately ⏱️🚑

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care. Ongoing support, rehabilitation and connecting with others can make a big difference to rebuilding confidence and independence after a stroke. Peer support groups and specialist organisations can provide advice, encouragement and a sense of community for both patients and carers. 💙🧠✨

Find support for stroke survivors: https://ow.ly/JF8r50YOUsQ
Learn about support and community at Different Strokes: https://ow.ly/WOce50YOUtf
Join peer support groups: https://ow.ly/Efuj50YOUu4

30/04/2026

Did you guess 1978-80? Score!

But there’s another kit you should know about.

Everyone aged 50-74 will now receive a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

More than 80,000 people from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent return their kit every year.

So, when you get it, don’t forget it.

29/04/2026

Allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. They happen when the body reacts to something harmless like pollen, food, dust or animal fur. Symptoms can vary depending on the trigger and the person.

Common allergy symptoms include:
• Sneezing, runny or blocked nose 🤧✨
• Itchy eyes, skin or throat 👀💙
• Rashes, hives or swelling 🌿⚠️
• Breathing difficulties or wheezing 🫁💨

Most allergies can be managed, but some reactions can be serious. Call 999 immediately if someone has signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, feeling faint or collapsing. 🚑⚠️

Understanding triggers, knowing the difference between allergies and intolerances, and taking early action can help keep you and your family safe. 💙✨

Read NHS advice on allergies: https://ow.ly/vxhs50YNVlw
Learn the difference between food allergy and intolerance: https://ow.ly/l17650YNVkX
Find advice on protecting babies against allergies: https://ow.ly/FNik50YNVlk

27/04/2026

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases.

Vaccines help the immune system recognise and fight infections like measles, meningitis and whooping cough before they can cause harm. By keeping up to date with vaccinations, you are not only protecting your child but also helping protect vulnerable people in the wider community.

Without vaccination, children are at higher risk of serious illness, complications, hospitalisation and, in some cases, long-term health problems. Outbreaks of preventable diseases can spread more easily when vaccination rates drop.

Benefits of childhood vaccinations include:
• Protection against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases 💉🛡️
• Reduced spread of infections in schools and communities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
• Long-term protection and peace of mind 💙🌿
• Helping protect those who cannot be vaccinated ⚠️💛

Keeping vaccinations up to date is a simple step that can make a lifelong difference. 💙✨

Learn about NHS vaccinations and when to have them: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/