Lakeside Medical Centre

18/12/2025

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.

It's supported by trained professionals who are from, or have experience of working with, the armed forces community.

The service can help veterans in England who are finding life difficult after leaving the military. Working together with armed forces charities, they can help veterans get the right type of specialist care, support and treatment for their specific needs.

To get in touch with Op COURAGE please see contact details below:

The Midlands
📞Phone: 0300 323 0137
📧Email: mevs.mhm@nhs.net
🔗Website: https://www.opcouragemidlands.nhs.uk/

There is also an emotional support line available for veterans, open 24/7, by calling 0300 323 0139.

16/12/2025

❄️ Stay Well This Winter ❄️

Layer up, stay active, eat well, and look after your mental health.

Check in on those who may need extra support and stay protected with good hygiene and seasonal vaccinations.

ℹ️For more info, please visit
www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well

15/12/2025

📅 Can’t make your appointment? Please let us know!

We understand that plans change — life happens.

If you can’t attend your appointment, a quick cancellation helps us offer that slot to someone who really needs it.

Thank you for helping us reduce waiting times and support our community. 💙

09/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

02/12/2025

National Grief Awareness Week: Growing With Grief 🌿

This week (2nd-8th December) marks National Grief Awareness Week, a reminder that grief is a natural, personal journey—and no one should face it alone.
Whether your loss is recent or long-standing, support is available to help you grow with grief at your own pace.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Our team is here to listen and support you.

🔗 Helpful Resources:

• The Good Grief Trust – practical and emotional support after bereavement:
https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
• NHS Support for Bereavement and Loss – https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

Remember: talking about grief helps. You are not alone.🧡

24/11/2025

Did you know that by telling your GP surgery that you’re a veteran, you can unlock specialist support tailored to your needs?

As part of the “Say You Served” campaign, we’re encouraging all patients who have served in the UK Armed Forces — even for just one day — to let us know. This helps us ensure your health records reflect your service, giving you access to dedicated NHS services for veterans.

If you are a veteran, please inform a member of our team so we can update your records.

➡️To learn more about the support available, visit: www.nhs.uk/veterans

18/11/2025

🫁 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🫁

It’s a vital reminder to listen to our bodies and act early. While many symptoms may be caused by less serious conditions, if something doesn’t feel right—get it checked.

Early detection can make a real difference to outcomes. It’s not always smoking-related — anyone with concerning lung symptoms should see a GP.

🔗 NHS “Lung cancer – Symptoms” page: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms/

17/11/2025

17–23 November 2025 - Self-Care Week

This year’s theme is Mind & Body, encouraging everyone to take simple steps to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

Looking after yourself doesn’t have to be complicated — small changes can make a big difference.
Whether it’s getting enough sleep, eating well, staying active, managing stress, or knowing when to seek medical advice, self-care helps keep you healthy.

🌐 Useful Resources from the Self Care Forum:
Self-Care Week information: https://www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week/

Let’s all take a moment this week to focus on our wellbeing 💙

17/11/2025

🗓️REMINDER - tomorrow is our Perton Library wellbeing drop-in!

📢 Perton wellbeing drop-in!📢

Have you been affected by cancer or are simply wanting to improve your wellbeing?

➡️A friendly and free Wellbeing Drop-In service, is here for you. Come along for a relaxed chat If you would like to understand the early signs and symptoms of cancer or are simply looking for ways to feel better, cope more easily, or would like to take charge of your health.

We’re here to support you. 💙

Perton Library - Tuesday 18th November 2025 10am-12pm

14/11/2025

For World Diabetes Day, we’re joining Diabetes UK in challenging the stigma around diabetes.

Let’s talk about it, learn about it, and stand with those living with diabetes. 💙

Today is , and we're campaigning to challenge some of the common misconceptions and hurtful comments that people with diabetes receive every day. Because it’s not just a comment, or a joke. Our words matter.

10/11/2025

🌟 What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)? 🌟

At Lakeside Medical Centre, we’re always working hard to improve the care and support we provide for our patients. You might have heard the term “Primary Care Network” (PCN) before, but what exactly does it mean?

Seisdon Primary Care Network is a group of GP practices across the area, that work closely together with other healthcare professionals to provide a more comprehensive range of services. By teaming up with other local practices, as well as specialists and community services, we’re able to offer better and more personalised care for our patients.

👩‍⚕️ What does this mean for you?

✅Better access to a wider range of services, including physiotherapists, dietitians, health and wellbeing coaches, paramedics, general practice assistants, mental health practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribers, and care coordinators!

✅Improved care coordination ensuring you get the right support at the right time.

✅More specialists available to help with specific health needs in your community.

✅Stronger connections between healthcare professionals working together for your well-being.

By being part of a Primary Care Network, we aim to improve your overall health journey, offering a holistic approach that’s tailored to you and your needs.

Primary care networks are the new way for local health services to work together to treat populations of around 30-50,000. With the support of NHS England, p...

31/10/2025

📢 Perton wellbeing drop-in!📢

Have you been affected by cancer or are simply wanting to improve your wellbeing?

➡️A friendly and free Wellbeing Drop-In service, is here for you. Come along for a relaxed chat If you would like to understand the early signs and symptoms of cancer or are simply looking for ways to feel better, cope more easily, or would like to take charge of your health.

We’re here to support you. 💙

Perton Library - Tuesday 18th November 2025 10am-12pm