Penkridge Medical Practice

28/05/2026

22/05/2026

❗Gentle reminder that Penkridge Medical Practice is closed this Monday 25th May, we will re open on Tuesday 26th May❗️

🩺 For Health Advice over the bank holiday:
📞 Call 111 or access online https://111.nhs.uk
🚑 In emergencies call🚨999
💊 A list of Pharmacy opening times can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Find an open pharmacy near you on the NHS website. Check your local pharmacy's opening times, and find your nearest late night, 24-hour or out-of-hours chemist.

20/05/2026

Smart Symptoms Roadshow
📍Boscomoor Shopping Centre
📅Thursday 21st May
⏰10.00am- 16.00pm
For those aged 40-74 with no pre-exisiting conditions

13/05/2026

We would like to make our patients aware of a free local Dementia awareness event "Understanding Dementia", organised by Visiting Angels Cannock

This friendly and informative session is designed to support individuals, families, and the wider community. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

▪️Gain a better understanding of dementia
▪️Learn practical tips to support loved ones
▪️Meet others in similar situations
▪️Access local advice and support

Visiting Angels Cannock provides personalised home care and companionship services, supporting individuals to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Our caregivers are carefully matched to each client, and we take a relationship-led approach that focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life — particularly for those living with dementia and their families.

Whether you are caring for a family member, supporting a friend, or simply wish to learn more, this event is open to everyone.

Event details:

Date: 21st May 2026

Time: 1pm-3pm

Location: The Haling Dene Centre, ST19 5DT

01/05/2026

❗️Gentle reminder that Penkridge Medical Practice is closed this Monday 4th May, we will re open on Tuesday 5th May❗️

🩺 For Health Advice over the bank holiday:

📞 Call 111 or access online https://111.nhs.uk

🚑 In emergencies call🚨999

💊 A list of Pharmacy opening times can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

23/12/2025

Mental health support over the festive period 🧠

• Crisis mental health access via NHS111: Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now get urgent mental health support, 24/7, by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

• 24/7 mental health text support: Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access 24/7 mental health support by text with the launch of free text services across the area. Text 07507330605

• NHS Talking Therapies Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - available to anyone in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent. Self-referral available. Free & confidential talking therapy. Call 0300 303 0923 https://staffsandstoketalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/

• The British Red Cross: Offers a free, confidential support line at 0808 196 3651, as well as workshops and resources https://www.redcross.org.uk/

• Samaritans: Offers a free, confidential listening service at 116 123, 24 hours a day https://www.samaritans.org/

• The Silver Line Helpline: Offers a free, 24-hour telephone service for people aged 55 or over at 0800 4 70 80 90 https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

• OMEGA: Ending Isolation | Ending Loneliness: 01743 245088. Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness. They offer a service called ‘Chatterbox’, a free telephone befriending service and Letterbox, a free pen pal befriending service. https://omega.uk.net/

• PAPYRUS: Prevention of young su***de. For confidential su***de prevention advice contact 0800 068 4141 https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

• Mind: Call 0300 300 5468 or visit website https://www.mind.org.uk/

If you are struggling financially there is support and advice available at Citizens Advice. For information on emergency grants, loans and money help visit the Shelter website or Step Change Debt Charity. More information about coping with financial worries can be found on nhs.uk.

Unfortunately, incidents of domestic abuse tend to increase over Christmas. Help is available should you need it:
• New Era https://www.new-era.uk/ 0300 303 3778
• Staffordshire Women’s Aid https://staffordshirewomensaid.org/ 0300 330 5959
• Men’s advice line https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ 0808 801 0327

20/10/2025

If you have Diabetes, you are at a higher risk of losing your sight. Diabetic eye screening is a simple and effective way to help prevent this. Please see local drop in clinic locations detailed below:

24/09/2025

💚 Organ Donation Week

One conversation could save a life. Talking to your loved ones about your wishes means they can support your decision when it matters most.

Learn why it’s so important:
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08/09/2025

⚕️ High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” usually has no obvious symptoms — yet it is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

📊 Regularly checking your blood pressure is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. Small lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, increasing activity, and reducing salt can make a significant difference.

📽 Watch this evidence-based video to learn practical strategies to reduce blood pressure: https://ow.ly/NMeE50WQrbB

ℹ️ Find more resources and advice here: https://ow.ly/ugnP50WQrbt