Tamar Medical Centre

17/06/2026

This week is 👇

15/06/2026

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we're encouraging anyone who is due for cervical screening, has missed an appointment, or hasn't yet responded to their invitation to contact the practice.

We understand there can be many reasons for delaying screening, but we're here to support you. If you have concerns or questions, please speak to a member of our team.

📞 Contact the practice to book your appointment.

11/06/2026

💙This week is Carers Week.

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care to a family member/friend/neighbour who could not manage without their support. If you are an unpaid carer living in Staffordshire, support is available via Staffordshire Together for Carers, who can offer information, advice and support to help you care in a way that works for you.

Support available includes:

✅Carers Assessments & personalised support plans
✅Dedicated support workers
✅1-to-1 and group support
✅Advice, information and guidance
✅Help accessing local services & community resources
✅Support to take breaks from caring
✅Emergency & future planning support
✅Training, skills development & regular newsletters
✅Online carers community & 24/7 CHAT support line
✅Volunteering opportunities

For Young Carers, Staffordshire Together for Carers also provide support with family needs, expressing wishes and feelings, and accessing help in school or college.

Get in touch to find out more about the support available:

📞 0300 303 0621
✉️ [email protected]

08/06/2026

03/06/2026

Join Support staffordshire and South Staffordshire Council for a friendly, informative drop‑in afternoon in South Staffordshire to talk about planning for later life, future wishes and legacy.

Meet local providers, community groups, adult social care services and trusted suppliers, all offering practical advice and support in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

✅ No booking required – simply drop in.

🗓 Monday 6 July | 12pm–3pm
Featherstone & Hilton Community Centre, Baneberry Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 7TR

🗓 Wednesday 15 July | 1pm–4pm
Wombourne Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne, WV5 9HA

🍴 Light lunch and refreshments provided
🎁 Goody bags to take home

02/06/2026

🩵As part of Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we would like to invite you to join us at Codsall Library on Monday 8th June, between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

This informal drop-in event is an opportunity to learn more about cervical screening, including:

• What happens during screening
• Common concerns and questions
• The signs and risks of cervical cancer
• Why screening is so important

Our Cancer Care Coordinator, Health & Wellbeing Coach, and Cervical Screening Lead will be available to offer information and answer any questions you may have in a supportive and friendly environment.

Please note: this event does not replace your cervical screening appointment.

02/06/2026

📣This week is National Patient Participation Week!📣

Your voice matters! Our friendly Patient Participation Group (PPG) gives patients a voice in improving services, sharing ideas and supporting the local community.

If you're a patient at Tamar Medical Centre and would like to get involved, please get in touch with the surgery to find out more.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

This week is

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain
factors can increase your risk, such as being over 40.

Check your risk using the Diabetes UK risk tool.
It could be the most important thing you do today.

riskscore.diabetes.org.uk