Worthing Medical Group

13/06/2026

Free Heart Health Check Event ❤️
📅 Monday 15th June
🕙 10am–3pm
📍 Field Place Manor House & Barns, Worthing
You can:
• Speak with a GP or nurse about symptoms
• Have a quick blood pressure and pulse check
• Access further tests if needed, including a heart trace, blood tests, and rapid referral to cardiology
Remember to think BEAT – Breathlessness, Exhaustion, Ankle swelling, Time to test.
No booking required

12/06/2026

Feeling under the weather? 🤧
If you’re dealing with cold, flu-like symptoms, or a fever, NHS Inform provides clear, easy-to-follow advice to help you manage symptoms safely at home.
Know when to self-care and when to seek help:
👉 https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/

11/06/2026

🚲Bike Week (8–14 June) highlights how cycling can improve physical and mental wellbeing while supporting a greener environment.

Whether you are new to cycling or returning to it, there are local events and support available. 🔗Learn more:

Bike Week is Cycling UK’s annual celebration of cycling, returning from 8–14 June 2026

10/06/2026

Diabetes Week (8–14 June) raises awareness of diabetes, a long-term condition that can lead to serious health complications if not well managed.

Knowing the symptoms and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce risks. This year’s campaign also challenges stigma.

🔗Find out more:

Are you worried that you, your child or someone you know may have diabetes? Having some diabetes symptoms doesn’t mean you definitely have the condition, but you should always contact your GP, just to make sure.

09/06/2026

👤Men’s Health Week (8–14 June) encourages men to take a proactive approach to their health.

Many men delay seeking help, but early intervention can improve outcomes.

This week highlights physical and mental health, including stress, long-term conditions and wellbeing. Learn more: 🔗

Men's Health Week 2026 will be 15-21 June and the Forum will be talking about men and pharmacy. Shortly before the week, we'll be launching a new report looking at men and pharmacy and how we can improve their relationship to improve men's health. If this topic doesn't particularly appeal there are....

08/06/2026

🫂Carers Week (8–14 June) recognises the important role unpaid carers play in supporting those with illness, disability or additional needs.

Caring can be rewarding but also challenging and isolating. This week aims to raise awareness and help carers access support. Find resources here:

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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

07/06/2026

Looking after your health doesn’t always require an appointment 💙

NHS Inform offers a wide range of self-help guides to support you in managing common symptoms at home—from coughs and headaches to sore throats and earache.

Explore trusted advice and find the right guidance for you:
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Work through a self-help guide for mild-to-moderate obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

06/06/2026

Online Safety for Children & Young People 📱
Digital technology is a big part of everyday life, and we all have a role in helping children stay safe online.

Children and young people can face risks such as online bullying, pressure to share personal information, contact from unknown individuals, and harmful content.

How families can help:
✅ Check privacy and safety settings
✅ Use age‑appropriate platforms
✅ Talk openly about online activity
✅ Set clear boundaries for screen use
✅ Encourage children to speak up if something feels wrong

Support and advice are available:
🔹 Thinkuknow – www.thinkuknow.co.uk
🔹 NSPCC – www.nspcc.org.uk/online-safety
🔹 Childline (under 19s) – 0800 1111
🔹 Internet Matters – www.internetmatters.org
Open conversations and early support can make a real difference in keeping children safe online.

The CEOP Education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aims to protect children and young people aged 4-18 from online child sexual abuse.

05/06/2026

🌎World Environment Day highlights the importance of protecting our environment and taking action on climate change.

This year focuses on rethinking how we live and reducing our impact on the planet.

Small changes can improve both environmental and personal health.

🔗Learn more:

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

04/06/2026

Free carers event!

We’re pleased to support the Getting Ready for Winter in Summer event, taking place during Carers Week.

📅 Tuesday 9th June
🕚 11am – 3pm
📍 Worthing Assembly Hall

This free event is designed for unpaid carers, offering practical support to prepare for the colder months, with a focus on cost of living, health, and wellbeing.

The day will include:
• Pre-bookable talks (Fire Safe & Well, Wills & Power of Attorney, Carer Coaching)
• A marketplace with 30+ local organisations
• Opportunities to speak with support services
• Activities, games, and crafts
• Seated football for a fun, inclusive experience
Carers are welcome to stay all day or drop in as it suits them. Those they care for are also welcome if accompanied.

For full details, visit the Carers Support West Sussex website: https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/local-worthing/

This is an event ID page set up for development purposes. You can find all events on the Carers Support website.