Whyburn Medical Practice

17/09/2026

We are closing at 12pm today for staff training

If you need advice or support whilst we are closed please call 111, or visit your local pharmacy or walk in centre.

16/09/2026

This week is National Inclusion Week

It is a yearly event dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to build inclusive workplaces. It is designed to engage all communities across gender, race, religion, LGBTQ+, disability, carers and social mobility.

Many organisations are struggling to maintain a focus on inclusivity due to changing expectations, economic pressure and increased scrutiny, even if they desire a workplace where everybody can thrive. This year’s theme, ‘Build Trust. Navigate Change’ reflects this reality. But by creating environments where people feel heard, respected and supported, organisations can make meaningful progress whilst navigating change with confidence

Discover how you or your organisation can take part, register to receive a free toolkit and find lots of useful resources at https://www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk/national-inclusion-week/.

National Inclusion Week® is an annual event that promotes inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Find out how to get involved, get a free toolkit and register for events.

15/09/2026

This month isVascular Disease Awareness Month

Vascular disease is the collective term for diseases of the veins and arteries, including things like varicose veins and arterial disease. It can affect every part of the body to which blood flows. It's just as common as cancer and heart disease, and accounts for 40% of deaths in the UK, many of which are preventable.

The Circulation Foundation charity want to encourage lots of fundraising activities all year round. Every September awareness month, they ask people to sign up for the Body Walk, where people walk, run, cycle or swim the 60,000 miles that make up the length of the human circulatory system. Exercise like this is important for a healthy circulatory system!

You can find out more about vascular conditions and get support from: https://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk/fundraising/.

14/09/2026

EveryWoman Day

EveryWoman Day is a project that was created to raise awareness and share experiences about women’s health, so that all women could benefit.

Research funds tend to be spent on killer health conditions, and many common, life-limiting women’s health problems are poorly understood. Sharing stories helps to remind women that they are not alone, and to raise awareness of the conditions which affect many women’s ability to live a normal life, but which are often ignored or dismissed.

On the EveryWoman Day website, you can also find stories from previous years, as well as articles, links and free video workshops covering women’s health topics that often go undiscussed. Visit https://everywomanday.com to find out more.

14/09/2026

National Eczema Week, 12th–19th September

Eczema is a non-contagious, inflammatory dry skin condition that affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults in the UK. Mild cases of eczema cause itchy, scaly, dry, red skin, but in more severe cases, skin can weep, crust, split and bleed, leaving it open to infection.

There are various medications which can help to soothe eczema, and some people find that avoiding certain triggers can help, however, research is ongoing to try to find better treatments and cures.

National Eczema Week aims to highlight this sometimes debilitating skin condition, and Eczema UK’s website has lots of information about the causes, treatments and research priorities for eczema, as well as support for adults and parents of children of all ages suffering with eczema. Visit https://www.eczema.org.uk/support/all-treatments to find out more.

11/09/2026

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, 1st–30th September

Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition affecting 70,000 people in the UK, where the lungs become scarred over time, stopping them functioning properly. Symptoms often include shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue and weight loss. For many people, though not all, pulmonary fibrosis may get worse over time. Find out more about the condition, diagnosis, and support for living with pulmonary fibrosis at https://actionpf.org.

10/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day, 10th September

It is estimated that there are currently more than 720,000 su***des per year worldwide, and each su***de profoundly affects many more people.

This year’s theme for World Su***de Prevention Day is ‘Changing the narrative on su***de’. It aims to inspire everyone to engage in open and honest discussions about su***de and suicidal behaviour and create better cultures of understanding and support.

We are all invited to light a candle at 8pm to show support for su***de prevention, to remember a loved one, and for the survivors of su***de. There are also many other ways you can get involved, which you can find on their website: https://www.iasp.info/wspd/.

Remember, if you are having suicidal thoughts, or are concerned about someone you know, you can contact Samaritans, who are there to listen 24/7. https://www.samaritans.org.

10/09/2026

Gynaecological cancers include womb, ovarian, vulval, vaginal and cervical cancer. Great progress has been made in prevention, but there is still a long way to go. Currently:
There are more than 22,000 cases of gynaecological cancer in the UK each year
60 people are diagnosed each day
21 people die of a gynaecological cancer each day
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month aims to improve knowledge of symptoms, raise funds for more research into prevention and cure, and ensure that more people are diagnosed early enough. You can find fundraising ideas, support and more information about treatment in the UK at

To help save lives, we focus on preventing or improving the early diagnosis of womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancer.

08/09/2026

Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK's biggest at-home blood pressure testing and awareness event and is run by Blood Pressure UK.

Around a third of people in the UK have high blood pressure, which can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes, but it has no symptoms, so the only way to know you have it is to get checked. High blood pressure can be treated with medication, and also by making healthier lifestyle choices, but this will only happen if you know your blood pressure numbers are high!

You can find out how to take your own blood pressure at home on their website: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/you...e/how-to-measure-your-blood-pressure-at-home/, where you can also find out how to donate, volunteer or fundraise for Blood Pressure UK.

07/09/2026

Blood cancers are the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, but it remains a hidden cancer, so Blood Cancer UK are asking all of us to raise awareness with family and friends and on social media. Find out more and sign up to their newsletter at

Say Blood Cancer