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04/09/2026

03/09/2026

❤️ Vascular Disease Awareness Month ❤️

September is Vascular Disease Awareness Month a time to raise awareness of conditions that affect the blood vessels, including peripheral arterial disease (PAD), aneurysms and other circulatory conditions.

Vascular disease can affect blood flow around the body, and recognising the signs is important.

⚠️ Look out for:
• Pain or cramping in your legs when walking
• Cold or numb feet or legs
• Changes in skin colour
• Swelling or persistent pain
• Wounds that are slow to heal

If you notice unusual or persistent symptoms, speak to your GP for advice.

🔗 Find out more from the NHS:

🩺 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peripheral-arterial-disease-pad

🩺 Aneurysm:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-aneurysm/

❤️ Know the signs. Look after your circulation. Don't ignore changes.

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.

01/09/2026

🎗️ Blood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month a time to raise awareness of blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Blood cancer can affect people of all ages. Knowing the possible signs and speaking to your GP if you have concerns can help people get the support and care they need.

💜 Know the signs
💜 Share information
💜 Support those affected
💜 Encourage others to speak to their GP

🩸 Leukaemia: NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-myeloid-leukaemia

🩸 Lymphoma: NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/non-hodgkin-lymphoma

🩸 Myeloma: NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/myeloma

🩺 Cancer information: NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer

01/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is here, and so is the Kingfisher PCN Autumn Newsletter! 🍁

As the seasons change, we’re bringing you the latest news, updates and useful health information from across Kingfisher PCN.

In this edition, you’ll find:

✅ Updates on new and improved services available to our patients
✅ Helpful autumn health tips to keep you well as the weather gets cooler
✅ Highlights from our community and wellbeing initiatives
✅ Important awareness days and health campaigns coming up this season

Please click the link: https://www.kingfisherpcn.nhs.uk/2026/09/01/%f0%9f%8d%82-autumn-is-here-and-so-is-the-kingfisher-pcn-autumn-newsletter-%f0%9f%8d%81/

Our PCN continues to work closely with local GP practices to provide accessible, high-quality care and support tailored to the needs of our patients and local community.

🍁 Stay informed, stay well and enjoy the autumn season! 🍂

21/08/2026

Autumn is around the corner, and we’re getting ahead of flu season! 🍂🤧

​Our flu clinic appointments for October and November are now live and open for booking.

​How to book:

​Received an invite? Follow the link in your text message or call us to book your slot.

​Think you might be eligible? If you are aged 65 or over, pregnant, or have a long-term health condition, please get in touch with the surgery team to check your eligibility and secure an appointment.

​Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter—book early to get your preferred date and time! 🏥💉