Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre

11/08/2026

New fit for work course starting this September in Bridgwater
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) is delighted to announce the return of its Fit for Work programme in Bridgwater, starting 25 September, from 1:00–3:00pm at Victoria Park Community Centre (TA6 7AS).
The 10-week programme supports adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities and/or autism, helping them build physical fitness, confidence and workplace skills. Participants develop communication, teamwork and resilience through practical activities, fitness sessions and weekly reflections. Fitness is assessed at the beginning and end of the programme, with many previous participants reporting increased confidence, improved fitness and feeling better prepared for employment.

24/07/2026

Awareness Day 24/7 / , 24th July

Samaritans is a charity that prevents su***de through the power of human connection, and Samaritans Awareness Day takes place on the 24th of July to highlight the fact that they are available to listen 24/7 and to raise awareness and funds.

You can help by donating or fundraising to help keep their call centres open and staffed by highly-trained volunteers. There are lots of fundraising ideas and resources on their website, https://www.samaritans.org/support-...your-own-fundraising/fundraising-inspiration/.

Or you can visit their volunteering page, https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer/, to get involved as a regular fundraiser

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

UV Safety Month, 1st–31st July

There is no such thing as a healthy, safe way to tan, and a tan does not protect you from UV rays. 90% of UV rays can pass through clouds, so you can get burnt even on a cloudy day. The risks of excessive UV exposure include:
• Sunburn
• Premature ageing (such as wrinkles and age spots)
• Increased risk of skin cancer
• Eye damage (increased risk of cataracts and other eye conditions)
In the UK, the sun is strongest from March to October, particularly between 11am and 3pm, so avoid direct sunlight between these times. Ways to protect yourself include:
• Staying in the shade of trees, buildings or parasols
• Covering up with long sleeves and trousers or a long skirt and a wide-brimmed hat
• Wearing UV-protective sunglasses
• Applying a minimum SPF30 sun cream regularly to all exposed skin
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/ to find out more about the dangers of UV light, and how to stay safe this summer.

16/07/2026

Disability Pride Month, 1st–31st July

Disability Pride Month is an important opportunity for disabled people and allies to come together as a community. It’s also a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and achievements of disabled people and a time for challenging the negative attitudes that hold disabled people back.

Disabled people still face unfair treatment and harmful stereotypes, and Disability Pride helps change the conversation. It’s a chance to speak up, be proud, and create change.

You can join in by sharing stories and photos online, fundraising or donating, or helping to raise awareness on social media. Find out more and download fundraising resources at https://www.scope.org.uk/disability-pride-month.

16/07/2026

Good Care Month, 1st–31st July

Good Care Month is an opportunity to celebrate and thank the dedicated professionals working across the social care sector, and raise the profile of care as a rewarding and essential career. Carers, both paid and unpaid, make a vital contribution to communities by providing support to vulnerable individuals.

There are lots of inspiring personal stories from carers on the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association website: https://www.hcpa.info/good-care-month-material-july/ care month.

If you feel inspired to learn more about a career in care, you can explore your options and find out how you can get into a caring role at https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/care-worker.

16/07/2026

Hyperpigmentation/Melasma Awareness Month, 1st– 31st July

Melasma is a common, non-infectious, harmless adult skin condition where brown or greyish patches develop, usually on the face, often during the summer. It is more common in people with brown or black skin and those who tan quickly, but can occur in anyone, triggered by many factors including pregnancy, medication, or exposure to UV light.

Although melasma is not harmful, and does not hurt or itch, its appearance may be upsetting, and cause low self esteem, or prejudice. Melasma Awareness Month aims to improve knowledge of the causes, treatments and preventative steps people can take to lessen its impact.

You can find out more about melasma, and discover ways you can fundraise for a variety of skin conditions on the British Skin Foundation website at https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/conditions/melasma.

16/07/2026

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month, 1st–31st July

Group B Streptococcus is a bacteria which is usually carried harmlessly by adults, with no symptoms. But during childbirth, it can be passed to babies – and in rare cases, cause serious health conditions or even death.

However, most group B Strep infections are preventable, so this Awareness Month aims to save lives by educating about how GBS is carried, how it can be transmitted during childbirth, and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk.

Information about GBS can be found at https://gbss.org.uk, and you can see more information, fundraising toolkits, and a fun quiz on the Group B Strep International website: https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/gbs-awareness.html

10/07/2026

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08/06/2026

Diabetes Week 2026
This Diabetes Week, let's change how we talk about diabetes.

8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes - people passing judgement, making sweeping statements, or blaming and shaming people living with diabetes.

This is diabetes stigma. And it causes real harm to millions.

That’s why we’re on a mission to ‘Strike Out Stigma’.

To show people that nobody chooses diabetes. That it isn’t anyone’s fault. And that by changing the way we talk about diabetes, together we can create a world where diabetes does no harm.