Woodside Medical Centre Middleton

19/06/2026

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Vaccinations aren’t just for children.

Adults may be eligible for important vaccines including shingles, pneumococcal, RSV and flu.

Pregnant women are also offered vaccines to protect themselves and their babies.

Check your eligibility today ➡️www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/

16/06/2026

‘It is my absolute pleasure to share my heartfelt poem with you and I hope that it delivers a message to all those who read it or listen to it, so we all can learn to look through the eyes or walk in the shoes of people with dementia.'

Jo has written this poem about dementia, titled ‘Forget Me Not’.

The poem reads:

I look at your beautiful face but I cannot remember your name ‘cos I forgot,

However I still love you dearly so please forget me not.

Don’t ask me to remember things as my memory is not as it used to be,

Don’t treat me differently as deep down I’m still here - it’s still me!

At times I try to say something, but it’s hard to utter the right words,

Be patient with me, hug me and forgive me when I release emotional outbursts.

There might be instances when I keep repeating myself or stare at a clock,

Come and sit with me, cuddle me, reassure me - forget me not!

When I get agitated and find it hard to sleep at night,

Speak to me softly, hold my hand gently and tell me that everything’s gonna be alright!

I enjoy the outdoors where I can see flowers, trees and the sea which I prefer most,

Don’t leave me, stand beside me, as I get scared if I get lost.

Don’t ask me to tell you what day it is, ‘cos no matter how hard I try to remember, I cannot,

However recall those times when I taught YOU the names of the days of the week, so forget me not!

Sometimes I find it hard to look after myself ‘cos I forgot how,

Please don’t shout at me or scold me as this is how I am now.

When I don’t eat please help me, don’t tell me off and make me cry,

Be compassionate, understand me and do praise me when I try.

Life can be hard, so let’s enjoy the happy times as I don’t know how many moments together we’ve got,

Look after me, make me happy and when the parting time comes, forget me not!

15/06/2026

Thank you for the feedback we have received via email. We have asked our Website provider to add both Cold Hands Warm Hearts and Brentwood Middleton Day Centre to our homelessness section. With some more options for other sections to review.
https://www.woodsidemedicalcentre.co.uk/pages/Self-Help-and-Support
We still would value your feedback to help develop this further and would ask if there are any areas that you feel is important to you or your family that isn’t currently listed, then please let us know by email [email protected] for the attention of the management, or by comment below. In addition to this if you are aware of any appropriate local support/charities (or if you are a local support group/charity) in the area then please let us know.

We have recently reviewed our practice website, in particular we have looked at areas of self help and sources of information to help our practice population. https://www.woodsidemedicalcentre.co.uk/pages/Self-Help-and-Support
We would value your help whilst we continue to develop this further and would ask if there are any areas that you feel is important to you or your family that isn’t currently listed, then please let us know by email [email protected] for the attention of the management, or by comment below. In addition to this if you are aware of any appropriate local support/charities (or if you are a local support group/charity) in the area then please let us know.
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15/06/2026

15/06/2026

It's and we're encouraging men to take a moment to think about their health - and to look out for the other men in their lives too. 💙

If you're a man aged 65 or over, or you have a father, partner, brother, friend or neighbour who is, make sure they know about the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme.

An AAA often has no symptoms, but if left untreated it can be life-threatening. The good news is that a simple, pain-free scan can detect it early.

- Takes around 10 minutes
- No pain or discomfort
- Results provided straight away
- Could save your life

If you've received an invitation, don't put it off. Book your AAA screening and, if you have any concerns about your health, get in touch with your GP practice.

Read more by clicking the link in the comments!

15/06/2026

Breast screening is a free NHS service offered every three years between the ages of 50-71. Regular attendance can help detect breast cancer and other abnormalities at an early stage, when treatment is often more effective.

Women aged 71 and over can still access breast screening; however, appointments are not automatically offered. To arrange a screening appointment, please contact the breast screening programme directly.

📞 Phone: 01204 390454
📧 Email: [email protected]

Breast screening is a free NHS service. It’s an Xray of your chest area and females who are registered with a GP will automatically be invited for screening between the ages of 50-71. 🌷
Invites are sent every 3 years and attending regularly can help to detect cancers or abnormalities in the earlier stages.

If you are a female over the age of 71 you can still attend screening, you just need to contact the screening programme to request an appointment.

If you wish to change, cancel or discuss your appointment please contact us by phone or email:
📞 Phone: 01204 390454
📧 Email: [email protected]

14/06/2026

If you need urgent mental health support in the North West you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 2.

▶️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/