The Dow Surgery

08/09/2026

When was the last time you checked your blood pressure? 🩺

We all keep an eye on things like our phones, diaries and bank balances, but it’s easy to forget about our blood pressure.

This Know Your Numbers! Week, we’re encouraging people across Redditch to take a few minutes to check theirs.

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so you may not know you have it. Checking your blood pressure can help you find out if it’s high and take action if needed.

You can check your blood pressure at home, at your local pharmacy, or by speaking to your GP practice.

It only takes a few minutes. Why not check your numbers this week? ❤️

08/09/2026

🧣 Into the Warmth – Kingfisher Shopping Centre

We’ll be at the Into the Warmth event on Friday 18 September, from 10:30am to 3pm at Kingfisher Shopping Centre.

Come and say hello to the Kingfisher PCN team and find out more about the local support available to help you get ready for winter.

There’ll be lots of organisations there offering advice and information on things like energy bills, grants, health and wellbeing, local services and warm spaces.

📍 Kingfisher Shopping Centre – by The Range
📅 Friday 18 September
🕥 10:30am–3pm

It’s a free event, so pop along and see what support is available in your local community. We hope to see you there! 💙

07/09/2026

🚨1 WEEK TO GO!🚨

Don’t forget our Maple View Drop-In Session! 💙

📅 15th September
🕤 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Maple View Surgery, 5 Tanhouse Ln, Redditch, B98 9AA

💬 Come along, have a chat and find out what support is available in your community.

📌 No appointment needed, just drop in!

We look forward to seeing you! 👋💙

Drop-In Session!!

Come along to find support, get advice, and discover more services available to help you.

07/09/2026

❤️ Know Your Numbers! Week ❤️

Know Your Numbers! Week is a great opportunity to check your blood pressure and understand what your numbers mean.

High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but if left untreated, it can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

🩺 Check your blood pressure
❤️ Know your numbers
💡 Understand what they mean
📞 Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you have concerns

Taking a few minutes to check your blood pressure could help protect your health in the future.

🔗 Find out more from the NHS:

🩺 High blood pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure

🩺 Checking your blood pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/blood-pressure-test

❤️ Know your numbers. Take control of your health.

03/09/2026

🧠 World Alzheimer’s Month 💜

September is World Alzheimer’s Month a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, challenge misconceptions and show support for people living with dementia and their families.

Alzheimer’s can affect memory, thinking and everyday life, but a person is much more than their diagnosis.

💜 Learn about dementia
💜 Challenge stigma
💜 Support people living with Alzheimer’s
💜 Look out for changes in memory or thinking
💜 Speak to your GP if you are concerned

Find out more from the NHS:

🧠 Alzheimer’s disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease

🧠 Dementia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia

💜 Let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma and help create a more dementia-friendly community.

02/09/2026

🫁 Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 🫁

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month a time to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where the lungs become scarred and damaged, making it harder to breathe.

Pulmonary fibrosis can affect people in different ways, and symptoms may include:

🫁 Persistent dry cough
🫁 Shortness of breath
🫁 Tiredness
🫁 Unexplained weight loss
🫁 Aching muscles and joints

If you or someone you know is experiencing persistent symptoms or changes in breathing, speak to your GP.

🩺 Pulmonary fibrosis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis/

02/09/2026

🎗️ Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month a time to raise awareness of cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancers.

Knowing the signs and getting symptoms checked can make an important difference.

🎗️ Know the signs
🎗️ Attend your cervical screening when invited
🎗️ Don't ignore unusual or persistent symptoms
🎗️ Speak to your GP if something doesn't feel right

🩺 Cervical cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer

🩺 Ovarian cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer

🩺 Womb cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/womb-cancer

🩺 Vulval cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vulval-cancer

🩺 Vaginal cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaginal-cancer

💜 Know your body. Know the signs. Don't be afraid to get checked.

01/09/2026

💙 Alopecia Awareness Month 💙

September is Alopecia Awareness Month an opportunity to raise awareness of alopecia, and the impact hair loss can have on people’s confidence, wellbeing and everyday lives.

Alopecia can affect anyone, and hair loss can happen for many different reasons. It’s important to remember that alopecia is more than hair loss it can have a real emotional impact too.

💙 Raise awareness
💙 Challenge misconceptions
💙 Support those living with hair loss
💙 Be kind and understanding

If you are experiencing unexplained or persistent hair loss, speak to your GP for advice and support.

NHS - Hair loss: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/hair-loss/

You are not alone.