Gravel Hill Surgery

09/03/2026

National No Smoking Day - Pop‑up at Codsall Community Hub

Everyone Health - Staffordshire will be at the Codsall Community Hub on Wednesday, 11th March, hosting a National No Smoking Day pop‑up from 10am - 12pm.

Their team will be on hand to provide free advice, guidance and information about their FREE Stop Smoking service, supporting anyone who is thinking about quitting!

Drop by the stand to chat with the team and pick up useful resources to support your smoke‑free journey.

09/03/2026

You can now book a cervical screening appointment with Embrace if you are aged 25-34.

Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. The test, which is not to test for cancer but to help prevent cancer, is offered every five years.

📞Call 01902 444444 and quote “OPEN ACCESS” to book your cervical screening appointment.

Evening slots are available, but these appointment times are popular and get booked quickly. The team will do their best to accommodate you.

06/03/2026

📣 £1,000 grants now available to help keep older residents active

Community groups in South Staffordshire can now apply for up to £1,000 to support projects that help residents aged 65+ stay active, independent and connected.

This includes activities such as exercise classes, sports clubs, community groups, wellbeing sessions and more.

👉 Apply here: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/communities/community-funding

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

💉MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

02/03/2026

💙 March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Knowing your risk is an important first step. You can check your risk using the Prostate Cancer UK tool here:

🔗 https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

If you’re concerned about your risk or have symptoms, please contact the surgery.

26/02/2026

👏Meet the team - Joanna!

Joanna is our fantastic Registered Dietitian who works across the GP Practices in Seisdon PCN.

Joanna aims to support patients’ knowledge around nutrition in relation to medical conditions and concerns. With this knowledge, patients can make educated choices on a day to day to support with their health goals.

Joanna joined our team in September 2025 and has been qualified since 2021 with experience in both adult and paediatric patients.

If you feel you would benefit from seeing a Dietitian, please contact your registered GP surgery.

20/02/2026

💉 Is your child up to date with their vaccinations?

Routine childhood immunisations protect against serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases.

⏰ Take a moment to check your child’s vaccination record and make sure they’re fully protected.

☎️ If your child has missed any vaccines, please contact the surgery to book an appointment.

For more information about the NHS childhood vaccination schedule, visit:

🌐 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

18/02/2026

13/02/2026

Wolves Foundation are holding a free cancer awareness evening.

Please see the poster below for further information. 💚

05/02/2026

🗣️ Time to Talk Day 🗣️

Today is a reminder that talking can make a difference. Whether it’s with a friend, family member, or a healthcare professional, opening up about how you’re feeling is a positive first step.

If you’re finding things difficult, support is available via the surgery.

04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day 🌍

Cancer affects many lives, whether directly or through a loved one.

On , we want to highlight that while not all cancers can be prevented, there are important steps we can take to reduce risk and detect cancer early.

💚 Prevention matters
Healthy lifestyle choices such as not smoking, staying active, eating a balanced diet, limiting alcohol, and protecting your skin from the sun could all help lower cancer risk.

🔍 Screening saves lives
Taking part in NHS screening programmes (including breast, cervical and bowel screening) can help spot cancer early. If you receive an invitation — please attend!

🤝 Support is available
If you are living with cancer, supporting someone who is, or have concerns about symptoms, you are not alone. We are here to listen, support, and guide you to the right help and services.