Gnosall Surgery

01/09/2026

From 1 September, more people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be eligible for a free NHS RSV vaccine.
Find out who is eligible and how to get protected ahead of autumn and winter 👇
https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/nhs-expands-rsv-vaccine-programme-staffordshire-stoke-on-trent/

01/09/2026

📢 Breast screening invitations are on their way

Patients registered at Gnosall Surgery who had their last breast screening during 2023 or 2024 may soon be invited for their next appointment.

Please be aware that invitations are sent directly by the Breast Screening Team at the hospital, not by Gnosall Surgery.

Breast screening can detect cancer before it can be seen or felt. Finding breast cancer early can make it easier to treat, so please attend when invited.

It is also important to know what is normal for you. Contact the surgery if you notice:

• A new lump or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit
• Changes to the size or shape of a breast
• Dimpling, redness or other skin changes
• Ni**le discharge, a rash or a ni**le turning inwards
• Persistent pain in your breast or armpit

Please do not wait for your screening appointment if you notice a change. Most breast changes are not cancer, but they should always be checked.

Please make sure your contact details are up to date and look out for your invitation. 💗

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

🎗️ Your Health Matters – don't delay, screen today! 🚨

🩺Did you know that bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if caught early?
💡 90% of cases can be successfully treated when detected early – that's why screening is SO important!

📬 Yet, shockingly, 60% of people don't send back their bowel screening kit. Are you one of them like the screening kit in the picture, sat in a bathroom cupboard? 🤔
We get it – it might feel awkward or embarrassing, but this little test could SAVE YOUR LIFE! 🙌

💌 It's quick, it's simple, and it’s free. Don't let embarrassment stand in the way of your health.

💪 Take control today: do the test, send it back and give yourself the best chance of staying healthy.

📲 Bonus, if you have your notifications turned on NHS App you will be notified when your bowel screening kit is on its way

🎯 Your health is worth it – just get it done! 🕊️

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

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30/08/2026

Sundowning can make late afternoons and evenings really tough for people living with dementia. As the day winds down, confusion or agitation can rise - sometimes because of something that happened earlier, sometimes because a need isn’t being met. Gentle reassurance, distraction, and familiar memories can help bring them back to a calmer place.

Here are 3 tips to help you navigate a loved one experiencing sundowning:

1. Sometimes what seems like ‘sundowning’ could be the person trying to communicate a need. This could be needing the toilet, feeling hungry or being in pain.

2. Uneven indoor lighting and reflective surfaces can sometimes cause confusion by creating disturbing shadows or mirrors. Close the curtains or blinds once it starts to get dark and cover the television with a dust cover, if it’s not being used.

3. If they seem unsettled, think about whether something earlier in the day may have affected them. Try calming them with distraction - like talking about a favourite memory. If they stay agitated, they may have an unmet need.

If you’re supporting someone through this, you’re doing an incredible job. 💙

29/08/2026

☕ Dementia Café and Wellbeing Event

This Tuesday, 1 September between 10am- 12 noon we will be holding our monthly Dementia Café in partnership with Home Instead, alongside a wellbeing event at Gnosall Surgery.

Representatives from the following organisations will be on site to offer information, support and answer any questions you may have:

💙 Home Instead
💙 Alzheimer’s Society
💙 Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)
💙 Severn Trent

Whether you are living with dementia, supporting a loved one or would simply like to find out more about the help available, please come along for a friendly chat and a cup of tea.

We look forward to welcoming you. Please share this post with anyone who may benefit.

We look forward to seeing you☕️

29/08/2026

Do you know your heart age? ❤️
Your heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, weight and lifestyle ⚠️
The NHS Heart Age Tool is a quick way to learn more about your heart health and understand your future risk of conditions like heart disease and stroke 💙
Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time 🚶‍♀️🥗💧
Take a few minutes to check your heart age today 👍
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age

25/08/2026

📢 Big news… Millions of women to be offered HPV self-testing kits.

Haven’t attended cervical screening following previous invitations? You may be offered an HPV self-testing kit!

This new service rolls out today – and means you can do the test in the comfort of your own home 🫶

Find out more ➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-rolls-out-discreet-home-testing-kits-against-cervical-cancer-for-millions-of-women/

22/08/2026

NHS contraception services are free and confidential – including getting the emergency contraceptive pill, which is available at community pharmacies nationwide without an appointment.

Find out more about contraception options and where to get them ⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/where-to-get-contraception/

21/08/2026

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