Minster Medical Practice.

09/09/2026

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 https://eveappeal.org.uk.

If you have gynaecological body parts, you are at risk. Find out more about the various cancers, including risk and prevention, diagnosis and treatment at https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/gynecologic-cancers/, and if you are concerned about anything that is unusual for you, speak to a GP or nurse.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

There are more than 100 types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and Myeloma, and every year more than 40,000 people in the UK receive a diagnosis.

Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, and not everyone will have the same symptoms. If you are worried, make an appointment to see a GP. You can see a list of the most common symptoms at https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understa...out-blood-cancer/blood-cancer-signs-symptoms/.

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 https://bloodcancer.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/blood-cancer-awareness-month/

07/09/2026

Alopecia Awareness Month

Alopecia simply means ‘hair loss’. There are many different types of alopecia, and various medical conditions and side effects of treatments that can cause hair loss. Some of the most well-known include male or female pattern balding, chemotherapy, and the autoimmune condition ‘alopecia areata’ which causes sudden, patchy hair loss anywhere on the body, from small round patches to complete hair loss.

Alopecia Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of alopecia and highlight the significant emotional and psychological impact of the condition. It is also an opportunity to raise funds for research and support for the millions of people affected.

You can find out more about the different types of Alopecia, treatments and support, as well as fundraising ideas and volunteering opportunities on the Alopecia UK website: https://www.alopecia.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/treatments-for-alopecia.

07/09/2026

Our patients can use the equipment in the waiting room during our opening hours. Enter your details and the result goes straight into your medical record. We will contact you if you need to be seen by a member of our clinical team ❤

26/08/2026

🚴 Lloyds Tour of Britain – Road Closures

Please be aware that the Lloyds Tour of Britain is coming to Lincoln on Wednesday 2nd September, with a number of road closures and traffic restrictions in place across the city.

If you have an appointment with us that day, please allow plenty of extra time for your journey and plan your route in advance, as delays are expected.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to seeing you at your appointment.

Minster Medical Practice

25/08/2026

Stings and Bites

Insect bites and stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But they can be very painful or itchy, and sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction. If you think a bite or sting has become infected, see a pharmacist.

Sometimes there may be something left in your skin, you can usually remove it yourself. Find out how to do this, and what to do if you get bitten or stung at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/.

Some people may experience an extreme allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, and need urgent medical treatment. Symptoms include:
Swelling of the throat and tongue
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, or breathing very fast
Feeling tired or confused, faint or dizzy
Cold skin, or blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if the person has brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet
If you, or someone you are with has some of these symptoms after a bite or sting, call 999 and ask for an ambulance. If you have an adrenaline auto-injector pen, follow the simple instructions on the side to use it. To find out more, visit: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/about-anaphylaxis/what-to-do-in-an-emergency/.

20/08/2026

Water Safety

An average of 328 people in the UK and Ireland lose their lives to accidental drowning every year, and many more have accidents in and around water. The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has produced the Water Safety Code to help keep you safe this summer, follow the four simple steps:

Stop and Think
Wear bright colours, check for danger and follow safety signs.

Stay together
Never swim alone, keep young children in arm’s reach, tell someone where you’re going.

In an emergency, call 999
Call 999, don't enter the water yourself, instead: Phone. Float. Throw

Phone 999

Throw something to them that floats

Encourage them to Float to Live

Float to Live
Tilt your head back – Keep your airway clear and your ears under the water
Relax and breathe – Fight the urge to panic, try to get your breathing under control
Spread your limbs – Extend your arms and legs to stabilise yourself in the water
Scull if needed: Gently move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
Wait for help – It is normal if your legs sink (everyone floats differently)
Once your breathing is steady, signal for help or swim to safety

There are lots of resources, posters, information and ways to get involved in spreading water safety awareness at https://www.rlss.org.uk/staying-safe-in-on-and-around-the-water.

19/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day is a time to honour those who step into crises to help others, and to stand with the millions of people whose lives hang in the balance.

Increasingly, every year, hundreds of humanitarian workers are killed, injured, kidnapped or detained in the line of duty or in their homes. Even when these attacks violate international law, they are often ignored, and those responsible walk free. The system is failing not just humanitarian workers, but the people they serve.

You can find out more, discover this year’s theme and view related events at https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day.