Essington Medical Centre

09/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week may bring up some difficult emotions for parents and other family members.

You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. Charities like Sands - baby loss charity, Miscarriage Association and Tommy's are also available to help.
There is no right way to grieve. Be kind to yourself and remember you are not alone 🩷💙

For more help and support with grief, visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/.../feelings.../grief-bereavement-loss/

Baby Loss Awareness Week may bring up some difficult emotions for parents and other family members.

You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. Charities like Sands - baby loss charity, Miscarriage Association and Tommy's are also available to help.

There is no right way to grieve. Be kind to yourself and remember you are not alone 🩷💙

For more help and support with grief, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

📢 Join us this Domestic Violence Awareness Month for a free webinar on understanding and responding to domestic abuse.

🗓 Thursday, October 16th
⏰ 10:30 – 11:30 AM
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/K9C3zq8YCw

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ The extent and impact of domestic abuse
✅ Myths and stereotypes
✅ Key statistics
✅ How to respond to disclosures
✅ Local support services & safe accommodation

💜 Let’s stand together to raise awareness and support those affected.

23/09/2025

The following short film was produced as part of the Together Against Su***de initiative between the Samaritans and the Premier League to raise awareness and encourage life-saving conversations.

If you are struggling, you are not alone. Please contact the Practice or see the below resources:

Samaritans Samaritans 116 123
CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably 0800 585 858
Mind Mind 0300 123 3393
Papyrus PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de 0800 068 41 41

15/09/2025

Join us for our 'Staying Well in Winter' Coffee Mornings:

❄Date: Monday 24th September
❄Time:10:30am to 1:30pm
❄Location: Heath Hayes Library

or

❄Date: Monday 29th September
❄Time:10:30am to 1:30pm
❄Location: St Andrews Church, Great Wyrley

We will have a variety of services and professionals on hand to give advice and support on how to stay physically, emotionally and financially well this coming winter. Please see the posters below for details.

15/09/2025

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital straight away. It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms.

Find out more ➡️ http://nhs.uk/sepsis/

15/09/2025

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and can be passed on during s*x or through s*xual contact.
Many STIs have no symptoms, so you can have one without knowing it. The only way to know for sure is to get tested.
Find your nearest s*xual health clinic

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/.../s*xua.../find-a-s*xual-health-clinic/
*xualhealthawarenessweek

11/09/2025

An asthma action plan has all the information you need to manage a child or young person’s asthma. Speak to a GP or asthma nurse if you do not have an asthma plan. Find out more about asthma action plans for children and young people:

https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/asthma-and-respiratory/

An asthma action plan has all the information you need to manage a child or young person’s asthma. Speak to a GP or asthma nurse if you do not have an asthma plan. Find out more about asthma action plans for children and young people https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/asthma-and-respiratory/

11/09/2025

From rooms that feel like a home away from home to spaces that make the whole family feel welcome, our Inpatient Unit provides clinical care and comfort when it’s needed most.

Last year, the expert team cared for 347 people on our Inpatient Unit, and offered support to their loved ones. Loved ones like Flo, whose husband Jim was cared for by Compton.

Flo kindly shared their story and tells of how, despite everything happening so fast, they were made to feel so welcome and at ease on arriving at our Inpatient Unit.

www.comptoncare.org.uk/patient-and-family/your-stories/jim-and-flos-story

11/09/2025

09/09/2025

Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia.

It’s quick, safe and helps stop flu spreading – protecting your child, your family and the community.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia.

It’s quick, safe and helps stop flu spreading – protecting your child, your family and the community.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

09/09/2025

Prostate cancer is most common in men over the age of 50 or from a Black African or Caribbean background, but anyone with a prostate can get it.

Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years, but it’s important to know the symptoms to look out for.

Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms