Month: July 2025

Knowing what’s normal for your skin is one of the best ways to catch skin cancer early. That means keeping an eye on your skin and looking out for any … [continue] Spotting Skin Cancer Early Can Save Lives

Together, we’re supporting our dads, brothers, partners, and friends by raising awareness, funding life-changing research, campaigning for change, and providing vital support. Know the risk factors & symptoms: 👴 Age: … [continue] 1 in 8 Men Will Get Prostate Cancer

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active over the holidays? Joe Wicks has launched ‘Activate’ – a brand-new series of 5-minute workout challenges packed with energy, colour, … [continue] Get Ready to Activate This Summer

Today, we join the global community in observing World Hepatitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases that affect millions worldwide. … [continue] World Hepatitis Day | 28th July 2025

Today, we join the nationwide effort to shine a light on the challenges faced by the hundreds of thousands of people living with schizophrenia in the UK and millions more … [continue] National Schizophrenia Awareness Day | 25th July 2025

Today, we join the nationwide initiative to highlight the invaluable support provided by the Samaritans. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they offer a listening ear to … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day | 24th July 2025

Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. 🤒🩹 Speak to your pharmacist if you suspect you have: 1⃣ Earache (in children) 2⃣ Impetigo … [continue] Pharmacy First Scheme

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the benefits start almost immediately! 🚭 Your lungs begin to repair, your energy improves, and … [continue] It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

What are Reasonable Adjustments? The Equality Act 2010 says all health and care services must be accessible for people with disabilities. These are called reasonable adjustments. This includes people with … [continue] What are Reasonable Adjustments?

Welcome to the third edition of our Dr Harbidge & Partners practice newsletter. 📰 In our newsletters you’ll find updates on practice news, key announcements and messages from across Primary … [continue] Practice Newsletter – July 2025

Theme: Alcohol and Work. This week, we’re joining the nationwide conversation on the impact of alcohol in our working lives. With around 10 million people in the UK drinking in … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week | 7th-13th July 2025

Dr Harbidge and Partners would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our Friends & Family Test in June, it is lovely to … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback – June 2025

Today, we stand in solidarity with all parents who have experienced the profound loss of a child.🕯️ National Bereaved Parents Day, initiated by the charity A Child Of Mine, aims … [continue] National Bereaved Parents Day | Thursday 3rd July 2025

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in June 2025. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen here. It makes a dramatic difference … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – June 2025

In June, 639 patients used our online consultation service (also known as Patient Triage) to contact us online. Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice … [continue] Online Consultation Service – June 2025

This July, we’re raising awareness about sarcomas – rare cancers that develop in the body’s supporting tissues, such as bones and muscles.🎗️ 🔍 Did you know? Sarcomas are rare cancers … [continue] July is Sarcoma Awareness Month