The North Leeds Medical Practice

02/09/2026

💜 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲

Nausea and vomiting are common in pregnancy, but for some people symptoms can become severe and have a significant impact on everyday life.

𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗺 (𝗛𝗚) 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

The information below from Leeds Maternity Care includes helpful advice on:
☎️ Who to contact
💧 When to seek help
💊 Treatment and support available
🏠 Things you can try at home
💜 Additional support from Pregnancy Sickness Support

If you’re struggling with pregnancy sickness, please don’t feel you have to manage alone. Take a look at the information below and reach out for support when you need it.

02/09/2026

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop 💊💙

Highly trained pharmacists can provide expert advice, recommend treatments and, for some common conditions, offer NHS treatment through the Pharmacy First service without you needing to see a GP first 👍

Pharmacy First can help with seven common conditions, including:

• Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
• Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
• Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
• Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
• Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
• Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Pharmacists are also available to help with many other everyday health concerns, including coughs, colds, hay fever, aches and pains, digestive problems, medicines advice, healthy living support and more 🌿

If your condition needs further assessment, your pharmacist will make sure you're directed to the right NHS service. They can also identify when symptoms may need urgent medical attention ⚠️

Choosing Pharmacy First can help you get expert advice more quickly while helping to keep GP appointments available for people who need them most 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

01/09/2026

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored 💜

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and early diagnosis can make a big difference

Symptoms can include ongoing diarrhoea, stomach pain, blood in poo, weight loss, and extreme tiredness 💬

Many people delay getting help due to embarrassment or uncertainty, but getting checked early is important 🤝

Find out more about symptoms and standards of care here:
https://www.whatsupwithmygut.org.uk
https://ibduk.org/ibd-standards

31/08/2026

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're most likely to become pregnant 👶💙

Ovulation usually happens around 10–16 days before your next period starts. This is when an egg is released from the o***y and is available to be fertilised 🥚

Because s***m can survive in the body for several days, there is a "fertile window" during each cycle when pregnancy is more likely to occur 📅

An ovulation calculator can help estimate when you may be ovulating based on the length of your menstrual cycle, making it a useful tool if you're trying to conceive 👍

Remember that every person is different, and factors such as stress, illness and irregular periods can affect ovulation 💫

If you've been trying to get pregnant and would like further advice, speak to your GP or healthcare professional 💙

Try the ovulation calculator here:
https://patient.info/pregnancy/ovulation-calculator

29/08/2026

Discover a new way to support your teen's mental health. If your 16- or 17-year-old is experiencing anxiety or depression, they could be eligible for this fully remote research study testing an AI (artificial intelligence) therapy program with clinical supervision.

● All appointments from home
● Use their own smartphone, tablet, or computer
● Compensation for participation

Go to: https://ow.ly/UCC550ZEpa3

28/08/2026

With the Bank Holiday approaching, it's important to know how to access NHS services if you need help over the long weekend. 💙

Many GP practices will be closed on Bank Holiday days, but there are still a range of NHS services available if you need medical advice, treatment or urgent care. 🏥

✅ Use NHS 111 online for medical advice and support
✅ Call 111 if you need urgent medical help but it's not an emergency
✅ Visit your local pharmacy for advice on common illnesses and minor injuries
✅ Use NHS online services to manage prescriptions and access health information
✅ Call 999 or attend A&E for life-threatening emergencies only

If you take regular medication, remember to order any repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the Bank Holiday to avoid running out. 💊

Planning ahead can help you enjoy the long weekend and ensure you know where to turn if you need healthcare support. ☀️

Find NHS services near you:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/

Get help from NHS 111:
https://111.nhs.uk/

Learn how pharmacies can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Have you been invited for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening? It’s important to attend 💙

AAA screening is offered to men in England during the year they turn 65. The screening test looks for a swelling (aneurysm) in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body 🩺

An abdominal aortic aneurysm often causes no symptoms, which means many people don't know they have one. If an aneurysm grows and bursts, it can be life-threatening, which is why early detection is so important ⚠️

The screening itself is quick, painless and similar to an ultrasound scan. Most appointments take less than 10 minutes and can provide reassurance or help identify any problems early 👍

You'll usually only need to be screened once, unless an aneurysm is found and requires monitoring 👨‍⚕️

If you've received an invitation, don't ignore it. Attending your appointment could save your life 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/

25/08/2026

Help your teen take control of their anxiety or depression with innovative therapy. They may qualify for a research study comparing CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with an artificial intelligence (AI) powered therapy program that includes clinical support.

Fully remote and accessible via app or browser from home. Must be 16 or 17 years old. Compensation provided.

Click below to learn more. Go to: https://ow.ly/tMIs50ZEp4S

25/08/2026

🔹 WHAT HAPPENS AT ANDYSMANCLUB?
The session starts at 7pm. Talk if you want to. Listen if you prefer.

All Andy’s Man Club sessions run in the same format, and a key principle is simple: anything said in the club stays in the club.*

Learn more 👉 https://andysmanclub.co.uk
Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/andysmanclub/?locale=en_GB
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*unless someone presents as a risk to themselves or others, then we will take the necessary steps