🥸 Movember 2025: Take Action for Men’s Health Movember is here!Now’s the time to take real steps for men’s health — starting conversations, getting checked, and supporting others. Why Movember Exists Men are dying too young — often from preventable causes. Around 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young … Continued
Movember 2025: Time to Get Ready for Men’s Health Month November isn’t just for moustaches. It’s a time to focus on men’s health — mental wellbeing, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember helps men take action, start conversations, and make small changes that save lives. Here’s what you need to know before November. Why Men’s … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to learn about breast cancer and why early detection matters. It is also a chance to remind people to check their breasts and attend screening.
Patient Update: New Appointment System from 3rd November Dear Brunton Park Health Centre patients, We wish to share some very exciting news about a significant change to our appointment system that will improve the way our surgery delivers care to all of our patients. From 3rd November 2025 we are moving to an online model … Continued
Helping People with Learning Disabilities and their Families Stay Well People with learning disabilities can face more health challenges, but there are simple ways to stay well. Getting your flu vaccine, having annual health checks, and asking for reasonable adjustments in healthcare can help keep you healthy and make it easier to get the care you need. đź’‰Flu Vaccines … Continued
Are You Still Eligible for the Autumn COVID-19 Booster? The NHS is offering the COVID-19 booster from now until 31 January 2026. This year, fewer people are eligible, so please check before you book. Who Can Get the Booster You can get a free NHS booster if you are: Aged 75 or over (or will be 75 by 31st … Continued
Introducing the Practice Charter From 1 October 2025, is following a new Practice Charter, written by the British Medical Association (BMA). The Charter aims to be clear, open, and honest about our services – both what we would like to offer every patient and what funding, demand, and other considerations allow. It also explains how changes in … Continued
🌟You’ve Decided to Quit – Let’s Do It Together This Stoptober! Well done! Deciding to stop smoking is a huge step – and you’re not alone. This Stoptober, thousands of people across the UK are taking part, supporting each other, and making quitting easier together. Let’s quit together this Stoptober – join the movement today! 🤝 … Continued
Understanding Your Health: A Patient’s Jargon Buster Visiting your GP, getting test results, or reading a medical letter can sometimes feel confusing. You might see unfamiliar words, abbreviations, or medical terms for diagnoses and conditions. The good news? You don’t need a medical degree to understand your care. This guide explains common terms, staff roles, … Continued
Every October, Stoptober helps people across England take on the challenge of quitting smoking. This year’s message is simple – “Let’s quit smoking together.” You don’t have to do it alone, and there’s lots of support to help you succeed.
