Malthouse Surgery

05/06/2026

The UN’s World Environment Day 2026 aims to rally the world around the urgency of climate action by encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.

The 2026 theme highlights that climate action is not just about reducing carbon emissions, it is about rethinking how we live and do things on a global scale, and repairing our relationship with the climate. There are events, campaigns, and creative actions being held throughout the world, nationally and in local communities. Find out more at

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

04/06/2026

This afternoon the surgery will be closed from 13.00pm for GP and staff training. In the event of an emergency, please call 111 where you will be diverted to an on-call GP. The surgery will be re-open on Friday 5th June @ 8.00 am.

04/06/2026

Volunteers’ week is a UK-wide celebration and recognition of the contribution of volunteers across all sectors. Volunteering has a really positive impact on communities, and is a huge part of our society:
• 14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
• Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
• 25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year

Volunteers’ Week focuses on thanking volunteers. You can use the hashtag and/or to share your own stories of amazing volunteers, and find resources and more at

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

28/05/2026

Walking is an easy way to increase the amount of exercise you are getting, and all you need is a pair of shoes! National Walking Month encourages people to walk more throughout May, and includes Walk to School Week.
Find out more at

May is Living Streets' National Walking Month. with us!

26/05/2026

Stroke can be devastating, and can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The faster you call 999 and get treatment, the better the chances of survival and recovery, so it's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke, which you can see here:

Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of stroke with the FAST test. Face drooping, Arm weakness and Speech problems mean it's Time to call 999.

22/05/2026

Pre-eclampsia is caused by a defect in the placenta, which forms the link between mother and baby. Worldwide, nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies lose their lives each year to pre-eclampsia and related disorders during pregnancy.

Symptom recognition, and a swift response from healthcare workers is vitally important to reduce the risk of serious illness and death.

You can find out more about pre-eclampsia and visit a link to a special webinar for World Pre-Eclampsia Day at

World Pre-eclampsia Day Find out more Pre-eclampsia: A global problem with local consequences Pre-eclampsia isn’t a UK problem it’s a global issue, with most deaths occurring in low income countries. Nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies worldwide lose their lives to pre-eclampsia and related...

21/05/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion.

There are more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities and impairments, and many of them struggle to interact with digital systems due to issues such as poor design, complex language, no alt text or captioning, and navigation difficulties.

You can get involved in raising awareness by hosting or attending one of the many events, and find out more about how you can make your own digital pages more accessible at:

Thursday, May 15, 2025, help us celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

20/05/2026

On International Human Resources Day, HR professionals come together to celebrate their profession and its positive impact on people and organisations. Throughout May, there are many events taking place, giving HR professionals the chance to learn, connect, and share best practices. Topics include mental health, leadership in times of change, and the future of remote work.

There are lots of ideas for the ways individuals and organisations can get involved on the website:

International HR Day celebrates the impact of HR professionals worldwide. Use our toolkit to promote the day and explore ideas for how you or your

19/05/2026

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and is caused by different diseases that damage the brain and get worse over time. The symptoms include:
• memory loss
• confusion and needing help with daily tasks
• problems with language and understanding
• changes in behaviour
Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign which brings people and organisations together to raise awareness and hope for quicker diagnosis and better treatments in the future. Everyone is encouraged to wear the forget-me-not badge and share the stories that lie behind the flower badge, of lives devastated by dementia. Visit

This Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK's biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the Forget Me Not.

18/05/2026

Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide, but only half the people affected are aware their blood pressure is high
May Measurement Month is a blood pressure screening awareness campaign, helping people to get their blood pressure checked and receive follow-up care every May, completely free, all across the world.
A quick arm squeeze could save millions of lives. Join in using the hashtag and find out more at

Over 10 MILLION LIVES ARE LOST EACH YEAR due to high blood pressureYET ONLY 50% OF PEOPLE AFFECTED ARE AWARE THEY HAVE IT and get your BP checked