APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER

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NHS APP

If you’re new to using the NHS App and you’re not sure how to access the information, there is lots of information around to help you. Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

Did you know that using the NHS App can help you access lots of information about your health?

Request repeat prescriptions

  • Check the status of your prescriptions
  • See upcoming appointments
  • View your health records

2025 EASTER OPENING HOURS

Thursday 17th April08.00 – 6.30
Friday 18th AprilCLOSED
Saturday 19th AprilCLOSED
Sunday 20th AprilCLOSED
Monday 21st AprilCLOSED
Tuesday 22nd April08.00 – 6.30

IN THE CASE OF NEEDING MEDICAL ADVICE DURING THE HOURS WE ARE CLOSED PLEASE RING 111

PLEASE REMEMBER A&E IS FOR ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIES, NOT FOR MINOR AILMENTS      

TESTICULAR CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Each year in the UK, 2,400 men are diagnosed with Testicular Cancer.  Testicular Cancer is most likely to occur between the age of 25 and 40.  Symptoms of testicular cancer include a lump or swelling in a testicle and pain, heaviness or a dull ache in the scrotum.

BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

This April, during Bowel Cancer awareness month, we are being encouraged to ‘Pass it on’.

Pass it on is an awareness campaign aimed at getting bowel cancer sufferers to share their own stories to raise awareness.

If:

  • You have blood in your poo
  • Bleeding from your bottom
  • There are changes in how often you poo, or you’re regularly having constipation or diarrhoea
  • You’re losing weight or feel tired all the time but aren’t sure why
  • You have a pain or lump in your tummy

….these can be signs of bowel cancer or other health conditions.  It’s simple to find out whether you need further investigations with a simple at-home test.  Contact your GP appointment to make an appointment.

https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/symptoms/

https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/

MS AWARNESS WEEK – 28th April – 4th May

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition where your immune system attacks your nerves by mistake. You can get MS symptoms in any part of your body and each person’s experience of MS is different. Symptoms can include tiredness, numbness and tingling, loss of balance and dizziness, along with vision problems and other symptoms.

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week