Riverside Family Practice

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Christmas Day (25th December) and Boxing Day (26th December).

📞 If you need medical help while we are closed:
- For urgent medical advice or appointments, please contact NHS 111 (online or by phone).
- In a medical emergency, please call 999 or attend A&E.

The surgery will reopen as normal on the next working day (Mon 29th December).

We would like to thank all our patients for their understanding and wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎅🎄

17/12/2025

There’s been a lot of chat about lumps recently, but do you know the other signs of breast cancer?

Checking your breasts is as easy as TLC:

Touch your breasts: can you feel anything new or unusual?
Look for changes: does anything look different to you?
Check any new or unusual changes with a GP

Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=tlc&utm_content=121225standup

17/12/2025

🎄 A little Christmas reminder 🎄

As Christmas approaches, we know this can be a lonely time for some. If you’re finding the festive season a bit quiet, you don’t have to be on your own.

Our Cakes, Chats & Christmas Cheer drop-in is happening next Tuesday, 23rd December, and we’d love to see you. Pop in for a slice of cake and a friendly chat, even if it’s just for a few minutes.

📍 Riverside Family Practice
⏰ 12:00 – 2:30pm

No booking needed, no pressure, just a warm welcome and some Christmas cheer. Please feel free to share this with anyone who might appreciate a friendly face this Christmas 💛

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17/12/2025

We still have availability for Flu Vaccines here at the surgery, just give us a call!

Flu can be serious for those at higher risk — like young children, older adults and people with long-term conditions.

Help keep your festive period on track with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

11/12/2025

04/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

26/11/2025

🎄 Cakes, Chats & Christmas Cheer 🎄

Are you spending Christmas alone this year? Come along to our friendly drop-in for a chat, some festive treats, and a little Christmas cheer!

🗓 Date: 23rd December 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 14:30
📍 Location: Riverside Family Practice

No need to book! Everyone is welcome. Come for a few minutes or stay a while, let’s share some Christmas joy together!

24/11/2025

It’s hard to know who to talk to if you need urgent mental health support. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/mental-health/crisis-mental-health-access-via-nhs-111/

24/11/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

19/11/2025

International Men’s Day – 19th November

Today we’re celebrating International Men’s Day, a day to recognise the men and boys in our community and to shine a light on the health challenges many face.

This year’s focus is on:
✨ Mental wellbeing
✨ Positive role models
✨ Supporting men to live healthier, longer lives

At our practice, we want to encourage all men to:
🔹 Check in with their mental health
🔹 Speak openly if they’re struggling
🔹 Book in for check-ups if something doesn’t feel right
🔹 Look after their physical health, small steps make a big difference

If you’re worried about your health, physical or emotional, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Let’s support the men in our lives; dads, sons, partners, brothers, friends, not just today, but every day. 💙

– Riverside Family Practice Team

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19/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

19/11/2025

Do you know?

If you have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis you are entitled to a free physical health check, which could prevent you from developing other serious illnesses.

Find out more ⬇️

https://orlo.uk/7p1s9