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A purpose built General Practice located in Barbourne, Worcester.

07/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week 2024: 7–14 July

This year's theme is “Understanding Alcohol Harm” – a powerful reminder that alcohol affects not just individuals, but families, workplaces, and entire communities.

👉 1 in 4 people worry about someone else’s drinking
👉 Alcohol is linked to over 200 health conditions, including cancer and liver disease
👉 But support and change are possible

Join us this week in raising awareness, starting conversations, and exploring how we can reduce harm together. 💬💙

🔗 Learn more and get involved: alcoholchange.org.uk

02/07/2025

⚠️ Important Patient Notice: Clarification on Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Access via NHS ⚠️

Due to recent media attention, we’d like to clarify that Mounjaro is not available for general or cosmetic weight loss through the NHS.

It is only prescribed under strict eligibility criteria, including a BMI of 40+ (or 37.5+ for certain ethnic backgrounds) and at least four serious weight-related health conditions.

❗ Please help us prioritise medical need by not submitting online or phone requests unless you meet the full criteria.

📌 Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

24/06/2025

‼️ Weight Loss Injections ‼️

We are receiving multiple requests for patients who are hoping to receive weight loss injections. There are very strict criteria to receive these on the NHS.

GPs can currently only prescribe these for weight loss to patients who have a body mass index (BMI, a measure of your weight against your height) of 40 or more, and also have 4 of the following medical conditions:

- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol)
- Cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart attack, angina, peripheral vascular disease)
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Type 2 diabetes

If you do not have a BMI of 40+ and 4 of the conditions listed above, you will not be able to receive an NHS prescription for weight loss injections, please do not contact us about it. At some point next year, patients with a BMI of 35-39.9 will also qualify but they will still need to have been diagnosed with 4 of the above conditions.

We will be contacting those patients who are eligible in due course. If you do think that you may qualify, please wait for us to get in touch and please be aware we will only be authorised to prescribe the medication if you have already completed another weight loss programme (such as the NHS Digital Weight Management Service or the Diabetes Prevention Programme).

Thank you

20/06/2025

🤰 Thinking about having a baby? Start here.
Planning a pregnancy is an exciting step — and having the right information can make all the difference.

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care System (HWICS) has a dedicated online resource to help guide you through everything you need to know before becoming pregnant.

💡 On the website, you’ll find information about:
✔️ Taking folic acid
✔️ Stopping smoking and alcohol
✔️ Managing long-term health conditions
✔️ Eating well and maintaining a healthy weight
✔️ Medication safety
✔️ Accessing local support services like Healthy Start

This is your go-to guide for preparing your body and mind for a healthy pregnancy — whether it's your first or a next step in your journey.

🌐 Visit the Planning Pregnancy page here:
👉 https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/girlss-and-womens-health/planning-pregnancy

18/06/2025

🎀 New Poster Alert – Worcestershire Breast Screening Unit 🎀

We’re pleased to share a new informational poster featuring photos of the Worcestershire Breast Screening Unit. 📸✨

The aim? To help individuals familiarise themselves with the unit before attending their appointment. For many, a first screening can feel a little daunting — so we hope these images offer reassurance and a better sense of what to expect.

🩺 Early detection saves lives — and feeling confident and informed is a great first step.

Look out for the poster in our waiting areas and community noticeboards, or speak to a member of our team if you’d like to see a copy.

16/06/2025

🧠 Learning Disability Week 2025: 16–22 June 🧠

This year's theme, "Do You See Me?", emphasizes the importance of recognizing, hearing, and valuing individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of life.

With approximately 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability, it's crucial to challenge the barriers they face and celebrate their contributions to society.

Join us in raising awareness and promoting inclusion. Learn more and get involved: mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek

14/06/2025

🩸 World Blood Donor Day – Saturday, 14 June 2025 🩸

Join us in celebrating the selfless individuals who donate blood, saving countless lives every day. 🌍

💉 Did you know?

Hospitals in England use three blood donations every minute for treatments and surgeries.

The NHS needs 200,000 new donors annually to maintain blood stocks, especially for universal O-type blood and donors from Black communities.

Be a real-life hero—your donation could save up to three lives in just one hour.

👉 Learn more and register to donate: blood.co.uk

11/06/2025

🩺 Upcoming Prostate Cancer Workshop – Supporting You to Move Forward 🩺

We’re pleased to share details of the next Prostate Cancer Workshop, open to anyone Living With and Beyond Prostate Cancer.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 24th June 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Location: Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, B98 7UB

This supportive and empowering workshop will help participants to:
✅ Connect with others on a similar journey
✅ Build self-management skills and notice the positives
✅ Discover how to improve sleep, get active, feel good, and eat well
✅ Get practical advice on coping with stress and fatigue
✅ Look ahead with confidence and build tools for the future

Don’t miss this opportunity to take a positive step forward in your recovery and wellbeing.

📢 Please share with anyone who may benefit.

09/06/2025

🧍‍♂️ Men's Health Week 2025: 9–15 June 🧍‍♂️

This year's focus is on the urgent need for a dedicated Men’s Health Strategy within the NHS. With one in five men in the UK dying before the age of 65, it's time to take action. 💙

Join the conversation, explore resources, and discover how you can make a difference: menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw

22/05/2025

🩺 World Pre-eclampsia Day – Raising Awareness, Saving Lives 💜

Today, we join the global effort to highlight the impact of pre-eclampsia—a serious pregnancy complication affecting millions of women worldwide. Each year, nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies lose their lives due to pre-eclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Early detection and timely care are crucial in preventing these tragedies. Even in the UK, pre-eclampsia remains a significant concern, with about 1,000 babies dying annually due to the condition, many as a consequence of premature delivery.

Let's work together to raise awareness, support research, and ensure better outcomes for mothers and babies everywhere.

🔗 Learn more: action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/world-pre-eclampsia-day

21/05/2025

🚗 Worcester Wheels – Driving Independence 🚗

Supporting the community with affordable, friendly transport for those who need it most. Whether it’s a medical appointment, shopping trip, or social outing — here to help you stay connected. 💙

📞 Get in touch to find out more!

20/05/2025

☀️ May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month ☀️

As the weather starts to improve, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of protecting our skin from the sun.

🔹 86% of melanoma skin cancer cases are preventable
🔹 More than 16,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the UK — and numbers are rising
(Source: Wessex Cancer Alliance)

Stay sun safe:
✅ Cover up
✅ Use sunscreen
✅ Avoid the midday sun
✅ Check your skin regularly

Learn more from Melanoma Focus, a registered charity raising awareness this May:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/2p87ku4a

🎥 And watch this short video from Cancer Research UK:
"What is Sunburn?"
👉 https://youtu.be/pp3V21i8P3w

Let’s protect our skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer.

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Worcester

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm

Website

http://www.barbournehealthcentre.co.uk/

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