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We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing … [continue] NHS Healthy Choices Quiz

Welcome to the 15th 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 – August 2026

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 – July 2026

Please remember to keep your contact details up to date with your GP practice. This includes your address, telephone number, and email address. 🏠 📞 📧 Accurate information ensures you … [continue] Keep your contact details up to date

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) – July 2026

World Breastfeeding Awareness Week is celebrated every year from 1st to 7th August 2026 to highlight the importance of breastfeeding for the health and wellbeing of babies, parents, and communities. … [continue] World Breastfeeding Awareness Week

Last month 2408 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 – July 2026

Are you expecting a baby or navigating the ups and downs of life with a little one? 💚 Calm Your Baby and Little Humans is a free resource created by … [continue] Are you expecting a baby or navigating the ups and downs of life with a little one?

Calm Your Gut is a free patient resource created by our PCN Dietitian to help you better understand your digestive health. 🌿 The resource includes: 🎧 A series of short … [continue] Do you experience bloating, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea or other digestive symptoms?

Today we mark World Hepatitis Day, an international awareness day observed on 28th July each year to highlight viral hepatitis, infections that cause inflammation of the liver, including hepatitis B … [continue] World Hepatitis Day

Beyond the Scales is a free podcast and web app designed to help you make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing. 🌿 Created by our PCN Dietitian, … [continue] Looking for a different approach to weight management?

Today we celebrate International Self Care Day, a global reminder of the importance of looking after your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Small daily actions can make a big difference … [continue] It’s International Self Care Day

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 – July 2026

This July we’re raising awareness of Fibroids Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to shining a light on uterine fibroids, common, non-cancerous growths in or around the womb that affect many … [continue] July is Fibroids Awareness Month

This July we’re raising awareness of Sarcoma Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in the supportive tissues of the … [continue] July is Sarcoma Awareness Month

This week we’re supporting Alcohol Awareness Week, encouraging open conversations about alcohol use and health. Drinking can be part of life for many, but it’s important to understand the impacts … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week | 6-12 July 2026

The average waiting time at our practice last month was 5.3 minutes. Our team is working hard to see every patient as safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for … [continue] Average Waiting Time – June 2026

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 – June 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) – June 2026

Last month 2508 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 – June 2026

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 – May 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) – May 2026

Last month 2206 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 – May 2026

Dementia Action Week is a national campaign to encourage people to learn more about dementia, recognise the symptoms, and seek support early. Alzheimer’s Society estimates that 1 in 3 people … [continue] Dementia Action Week | 18 – 22 May 2026

Join the PPG and Dr Harbidge & Partners tomorrow, Wednesday 20th May, from 10:30am – 12:00pm in the surgery reception area for a special fundraising event. Come along for tea, … [continue] Tomorrow: Tea, coffee & cake for a great cause

Are you over 40 and not currently on a Heart Failure register? This event is for you! Who is this for? Aged 40+. Not on a Heart Failure register. No … [continue] FREE Heart Check Event | Kidsgrove Town Hall | 12th June 2026

The average waiting time at our practice last month was 5.6 minutes. Our team is working hard to see every patient as safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for … [continue] Average Waiting Time – April 2026

Welcome to the next edition of our practice newsletter. 📰 You can pick up a copy of our current newsletter from reception, or view/download this month’s newsletter here. To see … [continue] Practice Newsletter – May 2026

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 – April 2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, led by the Mental Health Foundation, aimed at raising awareness of mental wellbeing and encouraging action to support mental health for everyone in … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week | 11th – 17th May 2026