Cedars Medical Group

13/11/2025

Anti-Bullying Week, 10th to 14th November

This year, the theme of Anti-Bullying Week is ‘Power for Good’.

Every year, bullying impacts on the lives of so many people, and silence means it carries on. Use your ‘Power for Good’ to speak up and raise awareness when you see bullying, face to face or online.

40% of children were bullied over the last year. Bullying can be in person or online, and includes physical, verbal, emotional and discriminatory behaviour (e.g., racist, homophobic, disability-related). Let’s use our ‘Power for Good’ and stop this harmful behaviour this Anti-Bullying Week.

Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.

13/11/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?
You can see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone your GP practice.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

12/11/2025

Ordering prescriptions!
Cedars Medical Group main contact number is for booking appointments and enquiries.
Did you know you can order your prescription either by:
* NHS app
* SystmOnline
* Prescription box in reception
* Prescription line: 01207 279911, open Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm-4pm and Thursday 10:30am-12pm

12/11/2025

Lung cancer awareness

Understanding the signs and symptoms of lung cancer can help with an early diagnosis. This useful video helps to explain the two types of lung cancer, exploring symptoms, testing, stages and treatment options. https://youtu.be/n6TE-Nkws6Q

Did you know lung cancer can affect anyone, not just smokers? This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of this devastating disease and to help save lives. If you find that any of the following symptoms are affecting you, and last more than three weeks, make an appointment with your GP:

• Persistent cough
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Repeated chest infections

Early detection saves lives.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer...lung-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-lung-cancer

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11/11/2025

Samples!
A quick reminder that samples need to be handed in before 3:30pm- This is to ensure they can go with the courier that day.
Please hand all samples in to the reception team so they can check these in.
Thanks

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day, 11th November

Today, we remember. On Remembrance Day, we honour the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service for our freedom.

At 11am, please join our silence to reflect, respect and never forget.

10/11/2025

Winter weather warnings and staying warm

Feeling the chill this winter? Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

• Reduce draughts where you can
• Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
• Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
• Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks
• Avoid alcohol
• Keep moving
Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/informatio...keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment. If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

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07/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
• Unexplained upper abdominal pain
• Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
• Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
• Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
• Fatigue or general weakness
If you’re worried, please make an appointment via our online request form.
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

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05/11/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?
You can see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone your GP practice.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

04/11/2025

Your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first. ✅