Kidsgrove Medical Centre
Welcome to the next edition of our practice newsletter. 📰 Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from … [continue] Practice Newsletter – October 2026
High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. ❤️ 🥗 Eat a balanced diet, stay active and consider having your cholesterol … [continue] October is National Cholesterol Month 2026
ADHD can affect attention, organisation, impulse control and activity levels. It affects people of all ages, and everyone’s experience is different. Let’s raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and promote understanding, patience … [continue] October is ADHD Awareness Month
Take a moment to Touch, Look and Check. Get to know what’s normal for you and speak to your GP if you notice any new or unusual changes to your … [continue] October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Your mental health matters. Take time to check in with yourself and those around you. A conversation, a listening ear or asking for help can make a real difference. Remember, … [continue] World Mental Health Day is 10 October 2026
This week, we remember all the babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth, and we hold in our thoughts all the parents, families and loved ones affected … [continue] Baby Loss Awareness Week | 9-15 October 2026
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust invites you for World Restart a Heart Day 2026 ❤️ To learn simple, potentially lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) skills in a friendly, interactive … [continue] Would you like to learn how to save a life?
Dr Harbidge and Partners would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our Friends & Family Test last month, it is lovely to … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback – September 2026
Looking for a friendly and supportive group for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers? 💛 Join the local Dougie Mac Social Group: 🗓️ Every Thursday ⏰ … [continue] Dementia Support Group in Kidsgrove
Looking after your health this winter? Come along to Port Vale FC for a FREE community health event with expert support, advice and a range of health checks. 📅 Wednesday … [continue] Winter Wellbeing for All – FREE Health Event
Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments last month. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen here. It makes a dramatic difference to … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – September 2026
Last month 2646 patients used our Total Triage service to contact us online. Our online form is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin … [continue] Total Triage Service – September 2026
This October, write or update your Will free of charge when you include a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac 💛 It can be a way to leave a … [continue] Include a gift in your Will to Dougie Mac
You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting – and you don’t need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, … [continue] Stoptober starts today!
Every year, millions of people across the UK come together to enjoy coffee, cake, and conversation for a great cause. The first Coffee Morning happened in 1990. It was a … [continue] Macmillan Coffee Morning | 25th September 2026
Do you have Down syndrome? (also referred to as Down’s syndrome). This is a great opportunity to meet other people with Down syndrome aged 16+ as well as professionals who … [continue] Join the next Down Syndrome Forum
If you receive a request from the NHS asking you to confirm your address, please respond as soon as possible. 🏠 Keeping your contact details up to date helps make … [continue] Has the NHS contacted you to confirm your address?
Looking for a friendly face, a cuppa and a good chat? Why not pop along to The Chatty Cafe Scheme at Toby Carvery, Talke. ☕ 📍 Toby Carvery, Congleton Road, … [continue] Pop over for a friendly chat
Sepsis arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognized early … [continue] World Sepsis Day | 13th September 2026
This September, we shine a light on childhood cancers. Although rare, they can have a profound impact on children and their families. Awareness, early detection, and support make a real … [continue] September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Welcome to the next edition of our practice newsletter. 📰 Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from … [continue] Practice Newsletter – September 2026
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day taking place on 21 September each year. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, it affects us all and it devastates lives. … [continue] September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Every trip to the toilet could give you valuable insight into your health. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you. Take control. Check your urine. Download The Pee Checker … [continue] September is Urology Awareness Month
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, charities raise awareness of gynaecological cancers, which includes ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer. Ovarian cancer … [continue] September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, the most common types of blood cancer. 🩸 The campaign aims to: Educate … [continue] September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Dr Harbidge and Partners would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our Friends & Family Test last month, it is lovely to … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback – August 2026
Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments last month. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen here. It makes a dramatic difference to … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – August 2026
Last month 2132 patients used our Total Triage service to contact us online. Total Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent medical or admin requests. … [continue] Total Triage Service – August 2026
We’d like to let our patients know that the practice will be closed on Monday 31st August 2026 for the bank holiday. 🏖️ We’ll be back open and ready to … [continue] August bank holiday closure
Keeping you informed We want to make it easier for you to stay up to date with what’s happening at the surgery, including news, events and important information. We’re moving … [continue] Important patient update – We’re moving towards email updates
