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The government has published new guidance to help parents of under 5s manage screen time and support healthy development...
15/06/2026

The government has published new guidance to help parents of under 5s manage screen time and support healthy development.

For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared family use. For ages 2–5, limit screen time to no more than one hour a day, and less where possible. Choose simple, slow-paced content, and avoid fast, over-stimulating videos.

Keep mealtimes and bedrooms screen-free, and encourage reading, play, and conversation instead. Children copy adult behaviour, so try to model healthy screen use.

Most importantly, screens should never replace sleep, physical activity, play, or quality time together.

For more advice, visit the Best Start in Life website.
👉http://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

Fighting depression is tough—and too often, men fight it in silence.Men are statistically more likely to die by su***de,...
11/06/2026

Fighting depression is tough—and too often, men fight it in silence.

Men are statistically more likely to die by su***de, yet far less likely to reach out for help. That has to change.

It’s not unusual to reach a point where everything feels overwhelming. But in those moments—when you’re struggling to cope, thinking about hurting yourself, or feeling like there’s no way out—reaching out isn’t weakness. It’s survival.

We wouldn’t hesitate to seek help for a broken bone or severe physical pain. Mental health deserves the same urgency and care.

There is absolutely no shame in asking for support. In fact, it’s one of the strongest things you can do.

If you’re struggling, please talk to someone—a friend, a loved one, or a professional. You’re not alone, and help is there.

Check your risk in 30 seconds Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. And if you’re over 50, or you’re Black, ...
08/06/2026

Check your risk in 30 seconds

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. And if you’re over 50, or you’re Black, or you have a family history of the disease, then your risk is even higher.

But the earlier you find it, the easier it is to treat. And the first step is to check your risk.

Answer three quick questions to check your risk today.
👉https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Diabetes Week 2026This Diabetes Week, let's change how we talk about diabetes. 8 out of 10 people living with diabetes s...
06/06/2026

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.

👉 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/diabetes-week

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Qu...
04/06/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.

👉Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

01/06/2026

We’re really pleased to share that patients at Hicks Surgery have given overwhelmingly positive feedback this month, with most rating their experience as very good.

Patients consistently highlight our friendly, caring and professional staff, with many saying they felt listened to, reassured and treated with kindness throughout their visit. There is also strong feedback about appointments running on time and efficient care, with quick responses when needed.

We know there are still areas to improve, particularly around appointment access and communication, and we’re continuing to focus on making this better for everyone.

Thank you to all our patients for your feedback and continued support 💙

Being next to water can help children be happier and healthier, but it’s important they know how to stay safe.Spending a...
29/05/2026

Being next to water can help children be happier and healthier, but it’s important they know how to stay safe.

Spending a short time talking about water safety as a family can make a big difference.

You can be water smart by accessing practical advice and useful resources on Cambridgeshire County Council’s website, to help you ensure your family has the right skills and knowledge to stay safe in and around water this summer:

👉 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/be-water-smart

💙 Loneliness happens to all of us 💙Feeling lonely doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. You can feel lonely eve...
28/05/2026

💙 Loneliness happens to all of us 💙
Feeling lonely doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. You can feel lonely even when surrounded by people or active on social media — and that’s more common than you might think.

Small steps can make a big difference, like:
✨ keeping in touch with friends or family
✨ joining a group around something you enjoy
✨ sharing how you’re feeling
✨ checking in on someone else
Loneliness can pass, and support is available. You’re not alone in feeling this way.

👉 Find practical tips and support from the NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

🤸 Helping you to take care of your mental wellbeing 🫶One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbei...
25/05/2026

🤸 Helping you to take care of your mental wellbeing 🫶

One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it's a natural mood booster.

Our bodies release feel-good hormones when we're active that can also reduce anxiety and stress, and help us sleep better.

Find out more 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.You can do more with the NHS A...
21/05/2026

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Find out more 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

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The Hicks Group Practice, Charles Hicks Centre, 75 Ermine Street
Huntingdon
PE293EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441480453038

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