Acorn Surgery

23/06/2026

💜 Love Your Cervix 💜

Your cervix might not be something you think about every day – but looking after it could save your life.

✅ Cervical screening isn’t a test for cancer – it’s a test to prevent it
✅ It only takes a few minutes
✅ It could save your life

If you’ve been invited for screening, please don’t ignore it. We know it can feel uncomfortable or even a little daunting, but support is available, and your healthcare team is there to help you feel at ease.

💡 If you’re unsure what to expect, have questions, or are feeling anxious – reach out. No question is too small.

Let’s normalise talking about cervical health and encourage each other to attend screening appointments. Because loving your cervix is loving your future.

👉 Check your eligibility and book your appointment today.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-description-in-brief/cervical-screening-helping-you-decide--2

23/06/2026

☀️ Heatwave Alert! ☀️

Temperatures are rising, so please take care of yourselves and others. Stay hydrated 💧, avoid the sun during peak hours (11am–3pm), and keep your home as cool as possible. Check in on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours 👵👶🐶

Remember: never leave children or pets in cars, even for a minute.

Stay safe and keep cool everyone! 🌡️

23/06/2026

22/06/2026

Dear Patients,

Due to very short staffing levels today, we are unfortunately unable to offer our online triage service this afternoon. You can still request routine appointments with the nursing team or clinical pharmacist but if you require medical advice, please take a look at our self referral information below, which includes self care, and who do I see pages on our website or visit your local pharmacy, Alternatively if you feel you need to see one of our clinicians today please phone the surgery on 01480 483100 we will do our best to help you as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Acorn Surgery

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

NHS Personal Quit Plan

The power to quit is in your hands 👐
Every cigarette takes around 20 minutes off your life. 🚬

🚭 Get your free NHS Personal Quit Plan today
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

18/06/2026

The practice will be closed for Staff Training this afternoon Thursday 18th June 2026. We will re-open as usual from 8.00am from Friday 19th June 2026.

For urgent medical help during this time please call 111 or 999 as appropriate

Thank you,
Acorn Surgery

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

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.

10/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

This June, we are proud to celebrate Pride Month and stand with our LGBTQ+ patients, colleagues, families, and community members.

At our surgery, we believe that everyone deserves to feel respected, valued, and welcomed. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or background.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, reflect on the progress made towards equality, and recognise the importance of continuing to support and advocate for inclusion.

Everyone is welcome here. ❤️