Biddulphdoctors

18/02/2026

FAST awareness helps everyone recognise the signs of stroke and act quickly.

Stroke is a medical emergency, and getting help fast can save lives and reduce long-term disability. Knowing your risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history and lifestyle factors, can also help with prevention.

If you notice any signs of stroke, call 999 immediately. ⏱️🧠🚑✨

Learn the signs of stroke (FAST): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/
Get stroke prevention advice and support: https://www.stroke.org.uk

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of risk factors, symptoms and the importance of looking after your long-term health.

A family history of cancer, smoking, va**ng, poor diet and long-term acid reflux can all increase risk. Making positive lifestyle changes, such as stopping smoking or va**ng, can help reduce the risk of many cancers and improve overall health.

Knowing the signs and understanding risk factors can support earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. 🎗️🩺💙✨

Read about oesophageal cancer symptoms and treatment: https://ow.ly/ZveL50Yf7oM
Learn the truth about va**ng: https://ow.ly/rs5n50Yf7oY
Read about what smoking does to your heart and health: https://ow.ly/uqkL50Yf7oL

13/02/2026

National Heart Month is a great time to think about simple ways to protect your heart and improve your long-term health. ❤️🩺💪✨

Checking your blood pressure, understanding your heart age and making positive lifestyle changes like stopping smoking can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Small steps taken today can make a big difference for your future heart health.

If you experience chest pain and tightness, or shortness of breath, call 999 📲

Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/qaSY50YcOWm
Check your blood pressure reading: https://ow.ly/7PLc50YcOWn
Read about smoking and your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/S9lK50YcOWl

11/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to think about how we can support children’s wellbeing in everyday life. 🧠💙📱✨

Creating healthy habits around screen time and internet use, having open conversations about what children see online, and knowing where to find support can all make a positive difference.

For families waiting for neurodiversity or mental health assessments, trusted guidance and early support can help while you’re on the journey. Small, consistent actions at home can help children feel safer, more confident and better supported.

Read about talking to children about healthy internet use: 🔗https://ow.ly/FSpx50Ycg2c

Explore Parentkind’s online safety toolkit: 🔗https://ow.ly/jFnC50Ycg2r

Get NSPCC online safety advice for parents and carers: 🔗https://ow.ly/9hX150Ycg2x

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: 🔗https://ow.ly/ZQA150Ycg2z

10/02/2026

Blood Pressure check tomorrow (11th February 2026) between 9am-3pm at Biddulph Primary Care - 1st floor

09/02/2026

HIV testing is quick, confidential and an important part of looking after your sexual health. Many people with HIV do not have symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status.

Free testing options are available, including home testing and local services, making it easier than ever to get checked. Prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment mean people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. 🧪💙🩺✨

Order a free HIV test: https://ow.ly/WnF450Y8L7R
Learn about HIV Prevention England and prevention support: https://ow.ly/29wo50Y8L7Y
Read about antibody and antigen tests: https://ow.ly/Syh250Y8L7X
Get information about HIV and AIDS: https://ow.ly/ETYf50Y8L7W

05/02/2026

🌟 We’re really pleased to share our Friends and Family Test results for January! 🌟

👏 97.8% of patients who took part rated their experience as good or very good 💙

🙏 Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback — your comments help us recognise what we’re doing well and where we can continue to improve.

💬 Here are just a few of your comments:

• ⭐ Always offers a high standard and this visit was the same
• 🩺 The doctor really took the time to understand how I was feeling, organised tests and follow-ups. I felt heard, understood, and left feeling that progress was being made. I felt cared for.
• 😊 Pleasant reception staff and very professional nursing staff. I felt welcome and totally at ease.
• 🤝 Staff made you feel at ease and had a friendly approach to anything asked of them.
• 💕 It was my first smear test and the lovely nurse made it as easy and calming as it needed to be! I was so nervous, but she was so lovely.

💙 Thank you again for your valuable feedback — it truly means a lot to our team.

05/02/2026

🌟 Thank You for Attending Your Appointments! 🌟

We’d like to say a huge thank you 🙌 to all our patients who attended their appointments in January. Your commitment plays a vital role in helping us provide the best possible care 💙🏥

📊 January DNA (Did Not Attend) Figures:
• 👩‍⚕️ Health Care Support Workers – 8
• 🩺 Practice Nurse – 23
• 👨‍⚕️ Doctors – 41
• 💊 Pharmacists – 20
• 🧑‍⚕️ Advanced Nurse Practitioner – 9
• 🚑 Practice Matron/Paramedic – 9
• 🤰 Midwife – 0 🎉

⏰ If you’re unable to attend your appointment, please let us know. This is really important for us and the NHS as a whole, as it allows us to offer the appointment to another patient who needs care 💕

🤝 Your cooperation helps us manage resources efficiently and continue supporting as many people as possible.

📱 Did you know you can cancel or change an appointment in these ways?
• 📲 Via the NHS App
• 🔗 Use the link in your appointment reminder text
• 📞 Call the practice on 01782 432420 (select option 5)
• 🏥 Visit the practice in person

Thank you for your support! 💙

05/02/2026

Mind’s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether you’re feeling lonely around Valentine’s Day, coping with grief or bereavement, or struggling with your mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported.

If you’re waiting for therapy, there are ways to look after yourself, manage difficult feelings and find support in the meantime. Small conversations, with friends, family or professionals, can be a powerful first step towards feeling less alone. 💙🗣️🌱✨

Read Mind’s advice on coping while on a waiting list for therapy: https://ow.ly/TZAM50Y85Ls

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/zTnF50Y82Ji
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/AFjx50Y82Jv
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/QCXr50Y82Jo