Middleway Surgery

07/07/2026

Good morning,

Due to GP sickness, we are running an urgent only service today. If your request can wait until tomorrow, please contact us then.

Apologies for any inconvinience.

Many thanks,
Middleway Surgery

06/07/2026

Alcohol Awareness Week, 6th–12th July

Alcohol is the cause of many major health problems, and the effects of alcohol on our brain can also lead to difficulties in our relationships, work and finances.

It often feels like an inevitable part of our lives, but this Alcohol Awareness Week’s theme, ‘Alcohol and me’, asks how alcohol might truly be impacting our lives and what we can we do about it.

Alcohol Change UK have:

- Tools to help you learn more about how alcohol might be affecting your health and wellbeing and what – if anything – you’d like to do next
- Top tips for cutting down
- Stories of change

Visit https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1 to find out more, share your story and discover how you might make a change for the better.

Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 takes place in July 2026. Sign up today to receive information and free digital resources to take part in the campaign.

03/07/2026

National Bereaved Parents Day, 3rd July

National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 to remedy the fact that there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. Organisers wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a baby, child or adult child to show them that they are not alone.

This year’s theme is ‘This is my place’. It focuses on finding a sense of belonging and community within grief, and highlighting that no matter where you are in your journey, there is a place for your child’s memory. To mark the day, we are all invited to light a candle at 7pm to remember all children who have lost their lives too soon.

You can find information about donating, fundraising and getting support at: https://achildofmine.org.uk/national-bereaved-parents-awareness-day/.

National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 after we realised there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. We wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a baby, child or adult child to show them that they are not alone.

02/07/2026

South Asian Heritage Month, 1st–31st July

South Asia is a region of extraordinary diversity and South Asian culture has made a profound impact on British life through food, clothing, music, language, enterprise and community.

South Asian Heritage Month is a time for learning, reflecting on and celebrating South Asian contributions to British life. This year’s theme is ‘Unity in Diversity’, and it invites us to explore what unites us across these differences, such as shared values, intertwined histories, and a common commitment to community and belonging, while celebrating the beauty and strength that diversity brings.

Find out more, including information about events near you, and toolkits to help you get involved at https://southasianheritage.org.uk/south-asian-heritage-month/about-sahm/.

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) first took place in 2020. The global observance now runs from the 1st of July to the 31st of July each year. SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.

02/07/2026

UV Safety Month, 1st–31st July

There is no such thing as a healthy, safe way to tan, and a tan does not protect you from UV rays. 90% of UV rays can pass through clouds, so you can get burnt even on a cloudy day. The risks of excessive UV exposure include:

-Sunburn
-Premature ageing (such as wrinkles and age spots)
-Increased risk of skin cancer
-Eye damage (increased risk of cataracts and other eye conditions)

In the UK, the sun is strongest from March to October, particularly between 11am and 3pm, so avoid direct sunlight between these times. Ways to protect yourself include:

-Staying in the shade of trees, buildings or parasols
-Covering up with long sleeves and trousers or a long skirt and a wide-brimmed hat
-Wearing UV-protective sunglasses
-Applying a minimum SPF30 sun cream regularly to all exposed skin

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/ to find out more about the dangers of UV light, and how to stay safe this summer.

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

01/07/2026

Disability Pride Month, 1st–31st July

Disability Pride Month is an important opportunity for disabled people and allies to come together as a community. It’s also a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and achievements of disabled people and a time for challenging the negative attitudes that hold disabled people back.

Disabled people still face unfair treatment and harmful stereotypes, and Disability Pride helps change the conversation. It’s a chance to speak up, be proud, and create change.

You can join in by sharing stories and photos online, fundraising or donating, or helping to raise awareness on social media. Find out more and download fundraising resources at https://www.scope.org.uk/disability-pride-month.

We celebrate Disability Pride Month every July. It’s an important moment for disabled people to come together as a community. An opportunity to share experiences and start conversations.

01/07/2026

Hyperpigmentation/Melasma Awareness Month, 1st– 31st July

Melasma is a common, non-infectious, harmless adult skin condition where brown or greyish patches develop, usually on the face, often during the summer. It is more common in people with brown or black skin and those who tan quickly, but can occur in anyone, triggered by many factors including pregnancy, medication, or exposure to UV light.

Although melasma is not harmful, and does not hurt or itch, its appearance may be upsetting, and cause low self esteem, or prejudice. Melasma Awareness Month aims to improve knowledge of the causes, treatments and preventative steps people can take to lessen its impact.

You can find out more about melasma, and discover ways you can fundraise for a variety of skin conditions on the British Skin Foundation website at https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/conditions/melasma.

Melasma is also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask.’ It is a common skin condition of adults in which brown or greyish patches of pigmentation (colour)…

01/07/2026

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month, 1st–31st July

Group B Streptococcus is a bacteria which is usually carried harmlessly by adults, with no symptoms. But during childbirth, it can be passed to babies – and in rare cases, cause serious health conditions or even death.

However, most group B Strep infections are preventable, so this Awareness Month aims to save lives by educating about how GBS is carried, how it can be transmitted during childbirth, and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk.

Information about GBS can be found at https://gbss.org.uk, and you can see more information, fundraising toolkits, and a fun quiz on the Group B Strep International website: https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/gbs-awareness.html

We are the UK charity working to stop group B Strep infection in babies. Find out more about group B Strep on our site.

30/06/2026

27/06/2026

Armed Forces Day, 27th June

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, their families, veterans and cadets.

It is the culmination of a week of celebrations, beginning on Monday 22 June, when the public can show their support and appreciation.

There are many ways you can get involved, and there are lots of resources and information, as well as an interactive map to find your local events, on the Armed Forces Day website: https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/about/.

About Armed Forces Day 2026 Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, falling next year on 27 June. It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. It also....