Dicconson Group Practice

25/10/2025

⏰ Don’t Forget ⏰

The clocks go back tonight .

Darker nights are ahead 🌙

24/10/2025

🩷 Breast Screening 🩷

Do you know what happens at your breast screening appointment?

Knowing what to expect in your appointment can help you feel more at ease.

The staff (mammographers) will always be female and are trained to help you feel more comfortable and give you support.

Find out more info ⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/what-happens-at-your-breast-screening-appointment/

24/10/2025

💉Community Flu Immunisation Clinics 💉

IntraHealth will be running community clinics over half term and beyond.

These clinics are for school aged children 🧒 (Reception - Year 11) who have missed their flu vaccination at school 🏫

Call ☎️ 0333 3583 397 Option 1 to book an appointment.

Thank You 💙💚

23/10/2025

❤️

Our 'Message to My Loved One' service is here to help you stay connected to those in our hospital care.

You can send a message by email to: MyMessageTo.MyLovedOne@wwl.nhs.uk

We will ensure your message reaches your loved one, click here: www.wwl.nhs.uk/pals ❤️

23/10/2025

🌸𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 🌸

Menopause is a natural part of life — but it can bring physical and emotional changes that aren’t always easy to manage. 💭💗

You’re not alone. Support is available.

Common symptoms can include:
🔥 Hot flushes
💤 Trouble sleeping
💬 Mood changes
🧠 Brain fog

Let’s keep the conversation open — talking about menopause helps everyone understand it better. 💬✨

23/10/2025

An early 50th birthday present (!) for me !

Really encourage all women to take up the breast screening invitation when they are received (this comes round every few years ).

Screening saves lives (get your smears done too and I shall be doing my bowel cancer screening when that comes through too - another perk of approaching 50 !)

Dr Katharine Hosie (GP Partner )

23/10/2025

❗️AskMyGP is now up and running ❗️

Thank you ☺️ all for your patience whilst this was being resolved . 💙💚

23/10/2025

❗️System outage ❗️

Unfortunately there is a National Outage with AskMyGP.

We have been assured that this is being worked on urgently at the moment.

Please bare with us whilst this is being resolved.

We are hoping that this will be rectified soon.

Thank you for your patience

23/10/2025

🌿 Stay Protected This Winter

Winter viruses such as flu and COVID-19 can cause serious illness, particularly for those aged 75 and over.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the risk of complications.

If you’re aged 75 or older, or have a long-term health condition, you’re eligible for:
• A flu vaccine
• A COVID-19 booster

Please don’t wait until you feel unwell — vaccines take time to build protection.

22/10/2025

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❤️ You Buy, We Donate

With more than 200,000 hygiene products donated through The Multibank, Amazon’s ‘You Buy. We Donate’ initiative is helping families across the UK access the essentials they need.

🧴 For every two eligible hygiene products purchased, Amazon and its supplier partners donate a third item — at no extra cost to shoppers.

Through the Multibank network, over 12 million essential items have already supported more than 800,000 families nationwide, including right here at The Brick Multibank.

“Since launching The Brick Multibank in 2023, we’ve distributed over 2.8 million items to more than 350,000 households. These donations make a huge difference — from having toothpaste to clean their children’s teeth to blankets to stay warm. We are extremely grateful to Amazon customers supporting the You Buy. We Donate campaign.” Tom, Brick Multibank Development Manager

Together, we’re ensuring no family goes without the basics. ❤️

Find out more
https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/community/amazon-you-buy-we-donate

Amazon.co.uk

22/10/2025

🎀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Breast cancer is easier to treat when it’s found early — that’s why regular breast screening is so important. 💗

If you’ve received an invitation for a mammogram, please make your appointment — it only takes a few minutes and could make all the difference. ⏰

Don’t wait for symptoms — early detection matters.
✅ Women aged 50–71 are invited for screening every 3 years.
📅 If you’ve missed your last appointment, you can contact your local breast screening unit to rearrange.

22/10/2025

❄️ S̲t̲a̲y̲ ̲W̲e̲l̲l̲ ̲t̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲W̲i̲n̲t̲e̲r̲!̲❄️

Cold weather can bring coughs, colds, flu, and other winter illnesses. 🥶💨 Here’s how to stay healthy this season:

💉 Flu and COVID vaccines – available now, protect yourself and those around you.
🧤 Keep warm and dress in layers.
🥗 Eat well and stay hydrated.
🤧 If you feel unwell, book an appointment early or speak to your local pharmacy for advice.