Practice News – September 2026
Staffing updates
Our PCN does not currently have a Podiatrist.
“You said, we did”
You said: Our self book text message content could be confusing, who to book with and why.
We did: We re-wrote them to make it clearer why you are being asked to book with that staff member.
Flu clinic
Our surgery will be holding our flu & covid clinic on the 10th of October 2026. Invites are being sent out, if you find you are unable to book yourself please call our reception team after 2.30pm to book your slot.
Did Not Attend’s – August
We had a number of patients that failed to attend their appointments in August for a total of 180:
44 GP appointments
8 Advanced Practitioner appointments
31 Practice Nurse appointments
57 Health Care Assistant appointments
12 Physiotherapist appointments
27 Clinical Pharmacist appointments
1 Mental Health Practitioner appointment
Awareness days
There are more than 100 types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and Myeloma, and every year more than 40,000 people in the UK receive a diagnosis.
Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, and not everyone will have the same symptoms. If you are worried, make an appointment to see a GP. The most common symptoms of blood cancer include:
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding
- Unexplained pain or aching in your bones or joints
- Unexplained pain, discomfort or feeling full (bloated) in your stomach area
- Frequent, persistent or severe infections
- Unexplained fever or a high temperature
- Unexplained weight loss
- Tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest or sleep
- Lumps or swelling anywhere on your body
- Drenching night sweats
- Paleness (pallor)
- Shortness of breath
- An unexplained rash or itchy skin that doesn’t improve with treatment
Blood cancers are the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, but it remains a hidden cancer, so Blood Cancer UK are asking all of us to raise awareness with family and friends and on social media. Find out more and sign up to their newsletter at
Blood Cancer Awareness Month | Blood Cancer UK
EveryWoman Day is a project that was created to raise awareness and share experiences about women’s health, so that all women could benefit.
Research funds tend to be spent on killer health conditions, and many common, life-limiting women’s health problems are poorly understood. Sharing stories helps to remind women that they are not alone, and to raise awareness of the conditions which affect many women’s ability to live a normal life, but which are often ignored or dismissed. EveryWoman Day invites women to share their stories and illustrate them in whatever way they feel is relevant.
On the EveryWoman Day website, you can also find stories from previous years, as well as articles, links and free video workshops covering women’s health topics that often go undiscussed.
EveryWoman Day – Share & inspire.
