Severn Valley Medical Practice

20/01/2024

January 22nd until 27th is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

We are holding a week long screening drop-in clinic at St Martins Gate Surgery, Worcester.

If you have never been for a test, have missed your test or are due to be tested then come on down. It only takes about 5 minutes and our staff are on hand if you have any questions or concerns.

www.worcestercity-pcn.co.uk

15/01/2024

You can now find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill, without a prescription, on the NHS website.

➡️ nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription

15/01/2024

What's your favourite Jacket Potatoe filling?

Jackets are on the menu this week at the Warndon Community Kitchen followed by Bread & Butter Pudding. Yum!

15/01/2024

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice.
nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

SCHOOL UNIFORM…

Did you know we have a School Uniform Donation Point at our Horizon Community Hub - Worcester ?

We welcome donations of clean wearable school uniform for all Worcester City Schools.

Anyone needing school uniform is welcome to visit and take away what they need.

11/01/2024

10/01/2024

What you do together can make a huge difference. Every smile, every cuddle and every chat help to build your baby’s brain. Get more tips at Start for life.



https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/early-learning-development

10/01/2024

There are a few things you can do to keep your home warm and save money on energy bills this winter 🏠

From closing your curtains in the evenings to reduce heat loss to keeping radiators and heaters clear so that heat can circulate, find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3TPMRfw

10/01/2024

Visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk for more information …

https://www.facebook.com/NHSHealthyStart

09/01/2024

This January we’re making feeling better and getting healthier simple. Take your first step by visiting the website for free advice and support 👉

www.nhs.uk/better-health Let's do this!

09/01/2024

If you see someone with any of the signs or symptoms of a stroke, remember to Act F.A.S.T.

F – Face (has their face fallen on one side?)
A – Arms (can they raise both arms and keep them there?)
S – Speech (is it slurred?)
T – Time to call 999

http://nhs.uk/actFAST

09/01/2024

This is a very expensive time for families. If you need some cheap food for your children here are some useful offers at local cafés.

08/01/2024

What is dementia? 🤔

☂️ Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain.

🧠 Each type of dementia stops a person’s brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas.

💭 It can affect a person's ability to speak, remember, and think.

Which of these facts surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

To discover more about dementia, visit our website: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/about-dementia/what-is-dementia/?utm_campaign=advice&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

08/01/2024

A reminder that the Bereavement Cafe at the Lyppard Hub will be running again this coming Friday between 10.30am - 12noon for anyone to drop in. All are welcome to come along whether your bereavement was more recent or a long time ago. You will find good company and a listening ear from people who understand what you are going through.

08/01/2024

Two thirds of people who were sent a bowel cancer screening kit last year completed it.

Join the millions completing theirs this year. If you’re sent a bowel screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Find out more ➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening