Petworth Surgery

15/06/2026

Yesterday was World Blood Donor Day, 14th June

On average, 4,300 blood donations are needed every day in the UK, but in a recent survey, only 7% of adults were regular donors, and less than half of adults have ever given blood. The picture is the same throughout the world.

World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is celebrated every year to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

11/06/2026

Men’s Health Week, 8th–14th June

Men’s Health Week aims to champion and highlight men’s health at a time when many men ignore, dismiss, or are worried about keeping an eye on their own health.

Previous themes include issues like stress, keeping an eye on physical and mental health, diseases like diabetes and prostate cancer, and how men’s health might be affected by always having a phone in their pocket.

09/06/2026

Diabetes Week, 8th–14th June

Diabetes is a chronic condition causing high blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction, and is often diagnosed in childhood. Type 2 is the most common, and is often driven by obesity and lifestyle choices. Diabetes can lead to serious health issues, but this can be avoided if it is well managed with monitoring, good diet and medication. You can find out the symptoms at https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/symptoms.

05/06/2026

Volunteers’ week is a UK-wide celebration and recognition of the contribution of volunteers across all sectors. Volunteering has a really positive impact on communities, and is a huge part of our society:
- 14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
- Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year

Volunteers’ Week focuses on thanking volunteers. Find resources and more at

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

03/06/2026

Our Statistics for May! 📊

26/05/2026

We have a health kiosk available in our waiting room for patients to use.

Feel free to check your numbers and take part in May Measure Month, it's a quick and easy way to stay on top of your health!

25/05/2026

The surgery will be closed today. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 26th May at 8:30.

21/05/2026

💜Stroke can be devastating, and can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The faster you call 999 and get treatment, the better the chances of survival and recovery, so it's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke, which you can see here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/symptoms

Stroke Association is asking everyone to ‘Make May Purple’, so they can fund research and support more people affected by stroke. You can organise a ‘purple event’, or join their ‘31 Minutes in May’ campaign and pledge to exercise for 31 minutes a day.

18/05/2026

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and is caused by different diseases that damage the brain and get worse over time.

Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign which brings people and organisations together to raise awareness and hope for quicker diagnosis and better treatments in the future. Everyone is encouraged to wear the forget-me-not badge and share the stories that lie behind the flower badge, of lives devastated by dementia. Visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week to find out more and get involved.

14/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week, 11th–17th May

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to:
🧠Focus on getting good mental health
🧠Tackle stigma
🧠Understand and prioritise our own and others' mental health
🧠Push for government awareness and policy change

This year’s theme is ‘Action’. Raising awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too. You can take action yourself! See the many ways you can get involved at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week