Eastwick Park Medical Practice

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

🎒 The summer holidays are nearly over, and we're looking ahead to the new school year! 📚

We're excited to be offering a range of courses and workshops for parents and carers of autistic children and young people throughout September. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, information, or support from others who understand, we'd love for you to join us.

📧 To book a place or find out more, please email: [email protected]

September Sessions:

📍 EarlyBird Plus (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 8 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:30pm

📍 EarlyBird Plus (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 9 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:30pm

📍 Teen Life (6-week course)
🗓 Starts 9 September
📍 In Person
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am

📍 Autism & Sleep Workshop
🗓 17 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 Transitions Workshop
🗓 24 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 Autism & Girls Workshop
🗓 29 September
💻 Virtual
⏰ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

03/09/2026

Back to School Support for Parents and Carers 📚

The start of a new school year can be an exciting time, but it can also bring challenges for children and parents alike. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, struggling with transitions, managing sensory needs, or finding school attendance difficult, Family Learning is here to support you.

This September, we're offering a range of FREE online courses and workshops designed to provide practical strategies, expert guidance, and a supportive space for parents and carers.

Topics include:
✅ Supporting sensory needs (ASD, ADHD and more)
✅ Understanding and navigating anxiety
✅ Managing anger and meltdowns positively
✅ Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)
✅ Understanding masking
✅ Building resilience and self-esteem
✅ Supporting neurodiverse children
✅ Starting school with confidence

👉 Enrol today and gain tools to help support your child through the school year ahead. Link in comments ⬇️

03/09/2026

Got questions about contraception?

You're not alone. From pills and implants to injections and coils, there are lots of options available, and our experts can help you understand them.

No question is too small.

We're here to give you clear, confidential advice so you can make an informed choice.

Speak to your GP or contact our Sexual Health Service on 01592 647 979.

👉 nhsfife.org/sexual-health
👉 nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/contraception
👉 https://brnw.ch/ContraceptionChoices

03/09/2026

Are you a 'Carent' ? Carenting refers to the role and experience of mid-life adults who find themselves providing unpaid support and care for their aging parents or elderly relatives while simultaneously managing their own lives, careers, and families

https://carents.co.uk/ Support for Adult Children Caring for Ageing Parents in the UK
Carents is the UK’s national organisation dedicated to supporting adult children who care for their ageing parents.

This hidden group - known as carents (pronounced care-nts) - represents 57% of all carers in the UK, yet remains largely unrecognised by the current system.

https://www.facebook.com/CarentsRoom

Carents.co.uk is the trusted online hub for those caring for elderly parents. Find expert advice, financial support, legal guidance, and a welcoming community to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving. Join us today.

02/09/2026

Not every school day will go exactly as planned. You might find a lesson difficult, have a disagreement with a friend or simply have a day when things don’t feel quite right.

Here are some simple ways to cope when things don’t go to plan:

⏸️ Pause before you react – give yourself a moment to breathe and think about what to do next.
🌅 Remember, tomorrow is a fresh start – one difficult moment or day doesn’t define your whole school experience.
💬 Ask for help when you need it – you don’t have to work everything out by yourself. Talk to a parent, carer, teacher or another adult you trust.

Everyone has difficult days, and everyone copes differently. Be kind to yourself, take things one step at a time and remember that asking for support is a positive step.

Small steps can make a big difference.

For more information visit our website: https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/advice-information-and-resources/going-back-school-tips-and-advice

01/09/2026

Is your sleep routine still in holiday mode?

Later nights and lie-ins are often part of the school holidays, so getting back into a regular sleep routine before school starts can take a little time.

As part of our Small Steps Back to School series, Mindworks Surrey is sharing some simple ways to help children and young people get their sleep back on track:

⏰ Make small changes – gradually bring bedtimes and wake-up times forward rather than trying to change everything in one night.

📖 Help your brain unwind – create a calming bedtime routine with activities such as reading, listening to music or having some quiet time away from screens.

🌙 Don’t put pressure on yourself to sleep – worrying about falling asleep can sometimes make it harder. Give yourself time to relax and remember that one restless night is okay.

If sleep difficulties are happening regularly, leaving you tired most days or affecting everyday life, talk to a parent, carer or another trusted adult.

Small steps can make a big difference.

For more information visit our website: https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/index.php?cID=1472

01/09/2026

September reset means getting cosy and checking your chest 🍂💗

🎨: Erin Williams

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01/09/2026

Will will be sending out invites to our patients in the next week. Please book you appointment.

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or even life-threatening illness.

Those who are pregnant, children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions can now have their vaccine, and others at higher risk will be eligible from 1 October.

Find out more about how to book: https://orlo.uk/l7RPc

01/09/2026

A cognitive behavioural therapist at Mindworks Surrey shares her tips for handling first day of school anxiety.

More here: https://bbc.in/46sZwKq