The Blandford Group Practice

04/03/2026

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective. The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and .

04/03/2026

https://theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/support-with-using-it-systmconnect-and-the-nhs-app

04/03/2026

Join Alice for a chat with other parents and carers this Friday 6th March.

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Every 33 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour. is a nationwide opportunity to raise awareness of brain tumours, the impact they have on those diagnosed and their loved ones, and to highlight the support available.

Symptoms of a brain tumour depend on where the tumour is in the brain and how slowly or quickly it grows. The major signs and symptoms to look out for are:

❗changes in personality or behaviour
❗problems with thinking, reasoning or memory
❗headaches
❗seizures (fits)

These symptoms can be caused by a brain tumour, but they can be caused by other conditions too. It is very important to get them checked by your GP.

If you or your loved ones are affected by a brain tumour, Cancer Care Map has all the support you may need, including support for both adults and children.

Some good places to start:

Brain Tumour Research – provides a range of information on brain tumour symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. It also signposts to support groups, financial support services and helplines.

Brain Tumour Support offers emotional and practical one-to-one support to people affected by any type or grade of brain tumour, including their loved ones. Support is free, personally tailored, available at any stage and for as long as needed and provides a consistent point of contact. There are also online and in-person support groups, and in-house specialist counselling and expert welfare benefits guidance.

brainstrust – provides personalised support and resources to help people living with a brain tumour. Services include one-to-one coaching, meetups, expert webinars, peer support, and online resources. Specialist help includes counselling, hypnotherapy, and benefits advice.

Children and Families Service from The Brain Tumour Charity – support for children and young people living with a brain tumour and their loved ones and carers. It offers information, emotional support, counselling, and opportunities to meet others with shared experiences both online and in person.

You can find many more nationwide, online and local services using your postcode on Cancer Care Map.

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

25/02/2026

View your GP record in record time, when it suits you.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

25/02/2026