Norton Canes Practice

01/04/2026

🩺 Bowel Cancer Screening Saves Lives 🩺

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK — but when found early, it is highly treatable.

That’s why screening is so important.

✔️ The NHS bowel screening programme is offered to people aged 50–74
✔️ It can detect cancer before symptoms appear
✔️ It can also find pre-cancerous changes, helping prevent cancer altogether

The test is simple and done at home. If you receive a screening kit in the post, please don’t ignore it — completing it could save your life.

⚠️ Don’t wait for symptoms. Take part in screening when invited.

If you have symptoms such as:
• Persistent changes in bowel habits
• Blood in your stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Ongoing abdominal pain

Please contact the practice — we’re here to help.

📩 Need more information or didn’t receive your kit? Get in touch with us today.

01/04/2026

🐣🥚We have an Easter hamper at the practice - £1 a number. 🥚🐣

Raffle to win a hamper, goodies and more!

All monies raised donated to Paul’s Fun Fund.

Paul was from Norton Canes who sadly lost his battle with Leukaemia in October 2011. His family created this charity to help patients and loved ones suffering with Leukaemia or Lymphoma at the Haematology unit at New Cross to have days out to enjoy.

Any donations are welcome

🫶🏼

29/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

28/03/2026

GP practices across Staffordshire & Stoke–on–Trent are expanding their workforce to improve the way you receive your care. You can access your PCN First Contact Physio via your Practice.

Discover how the new roles can help and what a First Contact Physio can do for you. Please contact the practice for further information.

27/03/2026

You can contact your GP practice online, as well as by phone or in person.

An online form – on our website or in the NHS App - is a quick and easy way for you to send your non-urgent symptoms and requests to your GP practice.

26/03/2026

🧬 DNA GP Appointments = Lost Time for Patients Who Need Care

Every week, GP surgeries lose valuable appointment slots because of DNAs (Did Not Attends). When appointments are missed without cancelling, that time can be used to help someone else who may urgently need to see a doctor.

📊 Thousands of GP appointments are wasted each week across the UK due to DNAs.

If you can’t attend your appointment:
✅ Cancel as early as possible
✅ Use the NHS App or contact your GP surgery
✅ Let someone else take that slot

A quick cancellation can make a big difference to another patient waiting for care.

Let’s work together to make sure every appointment counts❤️

25/03/2026

25/03/2026

This weeks Wednesday Well Baby Clinic will be at Cannock Salvation Army for the last time. Next week will be our first Wednesday at Cannock Chase Family Hub. Same time just a different venue. We hold clinics across Cannock and Rugeley every week day, details can be found here https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/staffordshire-clinics/well-baby-clinics-staffordshire -22704

25/03/2026

📢 Important Update

From 24th March, your cervical screening (smear test) results will be sent directly to your NHS App.

This means:
✔️ Faster access to your results
✔️ Secure and confidential viewing
✔️ Less waiting for letters in the post

If you don’t already have the NHS App, we encourage you to download and set it up so you can easily view your results and manage your health information.

If you need any help getting started, please contact us —we’re happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued support❤️