Dicconson Group Practice

16/09/2026

💚 SEXUAL HEALTH WEEK 💚

Looking after your sexual health is just as important as looking after any other part of your health.

Sexual health services are free, confidential and available to everyone - whatever your age, gender, sexuality or circumstances.

They can offer support with contraception, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy advice, HIV testing and prevention, as well as general sexual health advice.

There’s no need to feel embarrassed about asking for help. If you’re worried about something, have questions, or simply want to get checked, please reach out.

Your health. Your wellbeing. No judgement. 💙

The Dicconson Group Practice 💙💚

16/09/2026

💛 A little reminder for anyone who needs it…

Progress isn’t always a straight line.

There will be good days, difficult days, steps forward and sometimes a few steps back. That doesn’t mean you aren’t making progress.

Be kind to yourself, recognise how far you’ve come and remember - you don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep going. 💙💚

15/09/2026

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month | 1–30 September 💜

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness of a condition affecting around 70,000 people in the UK.

Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of the lungs 🫁 making it increasingly difficult for them to work properly. Symptoms can include:

* Shortness of breath
* A persistent dry cough 😮‍💨
* Tiredness and fatigue
* Unexplained weight loss

For some people, pulmonary fibrosis can worsen over time. Although there is currently no cure, treatments are available that may help slow its progression and manage symptoms.

Recognising symptoms and getting the right advice and support is important. If you are experiencing persistent breathlessness or a cough that isn’t going away, please speak to to us at the Practice.

Throughout September, Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is also raising awareness, sharing support and encouraging fundraising for vital research into better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

💜 This September, help us raise awareness and make every breath count.

Pulmonary fibrosis eventually affects every aspect of daily life and cuts short people's lives. It affects 150,000 people in the UK.

15/09/2026

💛 CHECK ON YOUR MATES.

Sometimes the person who seems the happiest, the loudest or the one who is “always fine” might be the person who needs checking on the most.

A simple “How are you, really?” can mean more than you realise.

Check on your quiet mate.
Check on your loud mate.
Check on your work mate.
Check on your family.
And don’t forget to check on yourself too. 💛

You don’t need to have all the answers - sometimes just being there and listening is enough.

It’s okay to talk. It’s okay not to be okay.

Andys Man Club Wigan

15/09/2026

This week is Sexual Health Week

Sexual health is an important part of looking after your overall health and wellbeing - and there’s no need to feel embarrassed about asking for help or advice.

This Sexual Health Week, we’re reminding everyone that support is available for:

• STI testing and treatment
• Contraception and emergency contraception
• Pregnancy advice
• HIV testing and prevention
• Sexual health advice and support

Many sexually transmitted infections can have no symptoms at all, so testing is important if you think you may have been at risk.

Please don’t put off getting advice because you feel embarrassed — healthcare professionals have these conversations every day, and everything is treated confidentially.

Listen to our very own Aimee in the video below .

💙💚 The Dicconson Group Practice

15/09/2026

Recently diagnosed with diabetes and feeling overwhelmed? 💙

A new diagnosis can bring lots of questions, worries and uncertainty. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

We’re holding Diabetes Support Sessions where you can drop in for friendly, informal support and advice.
📅 Tuesday 15th September | 9.15am–12.30pm
📅 Thursday 24th September | 12.15pm–3.30pm

The sessions are open to people who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and may be unsure about what to do next, as well as anyone living with diabetes who would like to come along and chat.

We can talk about:
🥗 Eating well with diabetes
❤️ Looking after your overall health
🧠 Your mental wellbeing
🩺 The importance of regular health checks
💬 Any questions or concerns you may have

There’s no need to feel like you have to manage everything alone. Come along, have a chat and get the support you need.

Please book via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-well-with-diabetes-tickets-1996211512370?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawUL6PVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGt5NHpwSzczV01SSzVlZ29zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeuY6Jxjoft6axU7ZrXglBgso7sDoucNPS3XHVk41ugemp6UjQPlTaqqAXNWM_aem_xAzVoAWk_HX1WOdM1OkBkQ

14/09/2026

💊 Not feeling your best? Your local pharmacy may be able to help!

For many common minor illnesses, you don’t always need to see a GP first.
Your pharmacist can offer advice and, where appropriate, treatment for a range of conditions.

This can include things such as:
🤧 Coughs and colds
😣 Sore throats
👂 Earache
🤒 Sinus problems
🦠 Some minor infections and skin conditions

Using your local pharmacy can mean quicker access to the right care, while helping us keep GP appointments available for patients who need them most.

💚 Think Pharmacy First 💙

13/09/2026

🩸 World Sepsis Day 🩸

Sepsis is linked to 1 in 5 deaths worldwide - but early recognition saves lives.
This World Sepsis Day, let’s spread the word and protect our communities.

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11/09/2026

💙💚 Do you need reasonable adjustments?

We want everyone to feel comfortable, safe and supported when accessing care at The Dicconson Group Practice.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to help if you have a disability, communication or sensory needs, a learning disability, autism, dementia, mobility difficulties or other needs that may make accessing healthcare more difficult.

This could be something as simple as extra time 🕰️ information in a different format, help with communication or a quieter place to wait.

Please tell us what would help.

Speak to a member of our team and we will work with you to make accessing your care as easy as possible.

Your needs matter to us 💙💚

11/09/2026

🩷 Good Luck, Rebecca! 🩷

Today we say goodbye to our lovely Rebecca, who is leaving us to start an exciting new adventure at University! 🎓

Many of you will know Rebecca from her smiley 😊 face on reception and her lovely, calm manner on the phones.
She has been a much-loved member of our team and will definitely be missed.

We had a little goodbye lunch for her at the Practice yesterday to give her the send-off she deserves. 🥰

Please join us in wishing Rebecca lots of luck, happiness and success as she starts this exciting new chapter.

Go and smash it, Rebecca! 🌟

We will miss you lots !! 🥺