Kingthorne Group Practice

07/09/2026

Sharing the support available in our local communities👇🏻🤗

07/09/2026

⚠️ Do you use needles, lancets or other sharps at home? ⚠️

Please remember that GP practices and community pharmacies cannot accept patient-returned sharps bins for disposal.
Sharps used at home are classed as domestic waste, and disposal arrangements are the responsibility of your local council.

✅ Contact your local authority for advice on safe sharps disposal

❌ Please do not bring sharps bins to your GP practice or pharmacy.

Help keep patients, staff and the community safe by disposing of sharps correctly. 💙

02/09/2026

Gynaecological Awareness Month

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 💗

There are five gynaecological cancers to know:
🌸 Ovarian
🌸 Cervical
🌸 Vaginal
🌸 Vulval
🌸 Womb

Know the five. Know your normal.

If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Get to know what is normal for your body, and speak to your GP if you notice a change that is unusual for you.

Learn the signs and symptoms via the link in our bio.

02/09/2026

Blood Cancer Awareness Month takes place in September.

There are different types of blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Blood cancer symptoms include:

Weight loss that is unexplained
Bruising or bleeding that is unexplained
Lumps or swellings
Shortness of breath (breathlessness)
Drenching night sweats
Infections that are persistent, recurrent or severe
Fever (38°C or above) that is unexplained
Rash or itchy skin that is unexplained
Pain in your bones, joints or abdomen (stomach area)
Tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest or sleep (fatigue)
Paleness (pallor)

Read more here:

https://bloodcancer.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/blood-cancer-awareness-month/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/blood-cancer-awareness-month

01/09/2026

Are you aware of the Crisis and Resilience Fund?

City of Doncaster Council has received funding from the UK Government to administer the funding which aims to support low-income households who encounter a sudden, unexpected expense or financial shock, or an unexpected drop in income, or are at risk of entering crisis - a situation where immediate help is required to prevent harm or serious negative outcomes.

Crisis payments are intended to meet one-off or short-term needs and cannot be used as an alternative source of regular income.

Find out if you are eligible for the fund and details of how to apply: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/crisis-and-resilience-fund

31/08/2026

🧠 Mental Health Support at Your GP Practice 💙

Did you know that the 4Doncaster Primary Care Network has dedicated Mental Health Practitioners working across our four GP surgeries?

Our Mental Health Practitioners provide short-term, personalised support for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, helping you access the right care at the right time. They can:

💙 Assess your mental health needs
💙 Provide brief therapeutic interventions and coping strategies
💙 Support with anxiety, depression, stress, low mood and other mental health concerns
💙 Help develop personalised wellbeing plans
💙 Signpost or refer you to specialist mental health and community services where needed
💙 Work closely with your GP and the wider practice team to ensure you receive the right support.

If you're struggling with your mental health, you don't have to face it alone. Speak to your GP practice to find out if an appointment with one of our Mental Health Practitioners is right for you.

26/08/2026

📬 Received your Bowel Screening test through the post? Don't put it in a drawer... put it by the loo instead! 🚽

Keeping your Bowel Screening test kit somewhere you'll see it, like next to the toilet, is a simple reminder to complete it.

The test is quick, easy to do at home, and could help detect bowel cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

✅ When it arrives:
🚽 Put it by the loo
🧪 Complete the test as soon as you can
📮 Pop it back in the post

A few minutes of your time could make a big difference to your health. 💙

24/08/2026

🚒 🔥

Family event at Doncaster Fire Station this weekend 👇🏻

📢 Firefighters at Doncaster Station are holding an open day this Sunday (30 August).

There will be loads of activities for all the family to enjoy. 🚒

Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Doncaster fire station, Leicester Avenue, Doncaster, DN2 6DR
Entry: Free

24/08/2026

Staying active is important at every age - but the amount and type of physical activity we need changes throughout our lives.

Remember - every move counts! Whether it's a walk to the park, gardening or joining an exercise class, being active is one of the best things you can do for your health.

See below, the information for staying active every stage of life.

21/08/2026

The lovely Hayley from Area Central is here at KT main site this morning to chat to patients!

*Antisocial behaviour issues
*Loneliness
*Debt
*Housing
*Neighbourhood issues
*Community improvement

Pop and say hello, she’s feeling lonely 🤗