Gravel Hill Surgery

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 📱

05/12/2025

Are you aged 40 to 74? Book your FREE NHS Health Check in the Everyone Health - Staffordshire mobile van or one of the pop-up clinics.

It’s a quick and simple way to check your:
✅ Blood pressure
✅ Cholesterol
✅ Risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
✅ General health and wellbeing

These checks can help spot early signs of health issues before they become serious.

They are open to eligible people who haven’t had one in the last five years and don’t already have certain pre-existing conditions.

Pop-up and mobile van NHS Health Checks are available at:
• Gnosall Health Centre (patients only), Stafford, ST20 0GP, 1-3 December, 10am - 4pm (van)
• St Paul's church, Leek, ST13 6NU, 3 December, 9am-5pm (walk-in)
• Lichfield Market Place, WS13 6LH, 4 December, 9am-4pm (van)
• Ellerbeck shops car park, Tamworth, B77 4JA, 8-9 December, 10am-4pm (van)
• Exley car park, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA, 10 December, 10am-4pm (van)
• Stone Leisure Centre, Stone, ST15 8QW, 15-16 December, 9am-3pm
•The Maltings car park, Silver Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QD, 22 and 23 December, 10am-4pm (van walk-in and bookings)
• Alderwood Medical Practice, Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 1QN, 5-7 January, 10am-4pm (open to all community)

There will also be some pop-up clinics that are by appointment only and need to be booked:

• Kidsgrove Library, Meadows Road, ST7 1BS, 31 December, 9am-4pm (bookings only)
• St Peter’s Community Church, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2HH, 22 December, 9am-5pm (bookings only)
• Kidsgrove Library, Meadows Road, ST7 1BS, 15 December, 9am-5pm (bookings only)

Text: HEART to 60777 for a call back
or
Call: 0333 005 0095

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.🧡

02/12/2025

🎄 Stay Flu-Free This Christmas! 🎄

As we head into the festive season, we want to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. If you’re over 65 years old, you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination. There’s still time to get protected before Christmas.

📅 Flu clinics are still available!
💉 Quick, safe, and done in minutes.

To book your flu jab:
📞 Call the surgery on 01902 893375

Let’s make this a happy and healthy Christmas for everyone. ❄️

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 💙

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 Gravel Hill Surgery, 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...

04/11/2025

Free Community Breakfast – Friday 5th December!🌟

Join the Community Breakfast at selected Chef & Brewer pubs on Friday 5th December from 10:30am.

🍳 A free breakfast meal and soft drink
💬 Warm conversation and the chance to meet new people
😊 A welcoming, joyful atmosphere

This event is open to:
✅People living with or affected by cancer.
✅Volunteers giving their time to directly support people living with cancer.
✅Anyone supporting Macmillan by giving time or raising funds.

Please book your place online by visiting the below link, find your local Chef and Brewer pub, select book a table and choose Friday 5th December at 10.30am, then select ‘MacMillan Community Breakfast’ from the drop down menu.

https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs-near-me

29/10/2025

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much.

Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

•Call 999 immediately when you notice any sign of a stroke

•Act FAST. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999