Saddlers Health Centre

08/10/2025

🎄✨ Parents & Carers—Join Us for a Festive Craft Session!

Looking for a warm, welcoming space to get creative, connect with others, and enjoy some festive cheer? Our Christmas Craft Sessions are just for you!

🧶 Crafts, conversation & community
👥 Open to all parents and carers
🎁 FREE to attend – booking required

📅 Upcoming Dates & Locations:
• 19 Nov – North Family Hub, Blakenall | 5:30–7:30pm
• 26 Nov – Brownhills CA | 9:30–11:30am
• 4 Dec – Willenhall Chart | 5:30–7:30pm
• 12 Dec – South & Central Family Hub, Birchills | 12:30–2:30pm

📧 Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/walsall-family-hubs-79787418523
if places are full please email familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk to be added to the waiting list

Let’s get festive together! 🎅🧡

08/10/2025

🎃🌲 Explore the Spooky Side of Walsall Parks This Half Term! 🌲🎃

Join Walsall Healthy Spaces for FREE Halloween-themed fun for the whole family! 👻

🕸️ Follow our haunted woodland trail and spot creepy props hidden among the trees
🎃 Carve your own pumpkin – if you dare!
🧪 Make slimy creations that’ll give you goosebumps
🎨 Craft something spooky to take home and scare your friends!

All activities are free, family-friendly, and delivered by our qualified team in parks across Walsall. Limited spaces at each event. To book your space, email: healthyspaces@walsall.gov.uk

📍 No tricks – just treats and spooky fun in nature!

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

🧘‍♀️💪 Looking after your back has never been more important - whether you're working from home, on your feet all day, or just trying to stay strong and mobile 🪑🫶

This gentle, low-impact back care class from InstructorLive focuses on improving strength and flexibility in the muscles that support your spine 🌀🦴 It’s ideal for those managing back pain or wanting to prevent it altogether 💥

🎥 Watch the safety video first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcykLowYWGc

06/10/2025

New Autumn Timetable for Families with Children 0–5!🌟

We’ve got a fantastic line-up of sessions and events running across our Family Hubs this season.

Scroll throught the images to take a look, or visitwalsallfamilyhubs.co.uk/find-activity

📱 Stay Connected

Follow us on social media:

Contact usFamilyhubs@walsall.gov.uk

06/10/2025

🫀💥 October is National Cholesterol Month – the perfect time to take charge of your heart health! ❤️✨

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes 😟💔. The good news? You can take action today.

Here’s how to get started:
🥗 Eat heart-healthy foods (cut down on saturated fats!)
🚶‍♂️ Stay active with regular movement
🧪 Know your cholesterol numbers and get checked
🧠 Understand your risks and take control

📚 Learn more with trusted resources:
👉 https://www.heartuk.org.uk
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-cholesterol/
👉 https://patient.info/heart-health/high-cholesterol
🍽️ Tips for eating out with high cholesterol:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/eating-out-with-high-cholesterol

Every small step counts when it comes to protecting your heart 👣💚

03/10/2025

🍹❌ Feeling like it’s time for a reset? Sober October is your chance to take a break from alcohol, boost your health 💪, sleep better 😴, save money 💷, AND raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support 🎗️💚

Whether you're doing it for your body, your mind, or someone you love - it’s the perfect excuse to say no thanks to that drink and yes to a better you 🌟🧠

⚠️ Be careful of slipping into drinking more than usual - especially once October ends.
If you have a long-term condition, alcohol can interfere with your medication 💊 and make symptoms worse.

Try to build healthy habits that last:
✅ Make alcohol-free days a regular thing
✅ Know your limits
✅ Reach out for support if you're struggling

🛑 Sign up and go booze-free this October 👉 https://www.gosober.org.uk 🍺

02/10/2025

💉 Flu Vaccinations Now Available 💙

Flu vaccines are now available at the Practice for:
✅ Children
✅ Adults aged 65 and over
✅ Eligible patients under 65

Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter. 🌟

📞 Contact the surgery today to arrange your appointment.

01/10/2025

🚭 October is Stoptober - your chance to take control of your health and quit smoking for good 💪🔥

Whether you've quit, started again, or switched to va**ng, it’s vital to let your doctor know. Why? Because smoking directly affects the treatment and management of long-term conditions like:
❤️ Coronary heart disease (CHD)
🦵 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
🧠 Stroke or TIA
💉 High blood pressure (hypertension)
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🫁 COPD and asthma (in adults)
💭 History of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
🚰 Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your smoking status plays a big role in your care plan. Don’t keep it to yourself - tell your GP.

💬 Want to quit? Help is out there:
👉 Speak to your GP
👉 Call the NHS Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044
👉 Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Every day smoke-free is a win 🏆

29/09/2025

❤️ How healthy is your heart?
A heart attack can strike without warning — but recognising the symptoms early can save lives ⚠️💔

🚨 Common warning signs include:
• Chest pain or pressure 🫀
• Pain spreading to your arm, neck, jaw or back
• Shortness of breath 😮‍💨
• Cold sweat 😓
• Lightheadedness or nausea 😵‍💫

💡 If you have a family history of heart conditions, you may be at higher risk. It’s time to take action:
🧠 Learn the signs: https://ow.ly/11HB50X2Q8W
🫀 Check how healthy your heart is: https://ow.ly/Fopl50X2Q8L
📊 Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/7V0i50X2Q80
💉 Understand your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/U5uT50X2Q7W

💬 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Knowledge is power — prevention is everything.

25/09/2025

"Can I still see a dentist if mine is full?"
✅ Yes! You don’t need to be registered with a dentist.
📞Call NHS 111 or go online to get help fast.

Find out more at https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/find-right-service-you/your-dental-care

25/09/2025

Pharmacists do so much more than dispense medicines. They offer expert health advice, help manage long-term conditions, provide vaccinations, and guide you on safe, effective treatments. 💊

This year, let’s celebrate the vital role they play in keeping our communities healthy — often as the first point of care.

Learn how to get the most from your pharmacist:
https://ow.ly/82cU50X0VFT