Russell House Surgery

18/11/2025

🫁 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🫁

It’s a vital reminder to listen to our bodies and act early. While many symptoms may be caused by less serious conditions, if something doesn’t feel right—get it checked.

Early detection can make a real difference to outcomes. It’s not always smoking-related — anyone with concerning lung symptoms should see a GP.

🔗 NHS “Lung cancer – Symptoms” page: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms/

17/11/2025

17–23 November 2025 - Self-Care Week

This year’s theme is Mind & Body, encouraging everyone to take simple steps to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

Looking after yourself doesn’t have to be complicated — small changes can make a big difference.
Whether it’s getting enough sleep, eating well, staying active, managing stress, or knowing when to seek medical advice, self-care helps keep you healthy.

🌐 Useful Resources from the Self Care Forum:
Self-Care Week information: https://www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week/

Let’s all take a moment this week to focus on our wellbeing 💙

14/11/2025

For World Diabetes Day, we’re joining Diabetes UK in challenging the stigma around diabetes.

Let’s talk about it, learn about it, and stand with those living with diabetes. 💙

Today is , and we're campaigning to challenge some of the common misconceptions and hurtful comments that people with diabetes receive every day. Because it’s not just a comment, or a joke. Our words matter.

10/11/2025

🌟 What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)? 🌟

At Russell House Surgery, we’re always working hard to improve the care and support we provide for our patients. You might have heard the term “Primary Care Network” (PCN) before, but what exactly does it mean?

Seisdon Primary Care Network is a group of GP practices across the area, that work closely together with other healthcare professionals to provide a more comprehensive range of services. By teaming up with other local practices, as well as specialists and community services, we’re able to offer better and more personalised care for our patients.

👩‍⚕️ What does this mean for you?

✅Better access to a wider range of services, including physiotherapists, dietitians, health and wellbeing coaches, paramedics, general practice assistants, mental health practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribers, and care coordinators!

✅Improved care coordination ensuring you get the right support at the right time.

✅More specialists available to help with specific health needs in your community.

✅Stronger connections between healthcare professionals working together for your well-being.

By being part of a Primary Care Network, we aim to improve your overall health journey, offering a holistic approach that’s tailored to you and your needs.

Primary care networks are the new way for local health services to work together to treat populations of around 30-50,000. With the support of NHS England, p...

04/11/2025

Free Community Breakfast – Friday 5th December!🌟

Join the Community Breakfast at selected Chef & Brewer pubs on Friday 5th December from 10:30am.

🍳 A free breakfast meal and soft drink
💬 Warm conversation and the chance to meet new people
😊 A welcoming, joyful atmosphere

This event is open to:
✅People living with or affected by cancer.
✅Volunteers giving their time to directly support people living with cancer.
✅Anyone supporting Macmillan by giving time or raising funds.

Please book your place online by visiting the below link, find your local Chef and Brewer pub, select book a table and choose Friday 5th December at 10.30am, then select ‘MacMillan Community Breakfast’ from the drop down menu.

https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs-near-me

29/10/2025

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much.

Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

•Call 999 immediately when you notice any sign of a stroke

•Act FAST. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999

17/10/2025

South Staffordshire Dementia Adviser Service

If you or someone you care about has been affected by dementia, the South Staffordshire Dementia Adviser Service is here to help.

📞 Call the local Dementia Adviser Service: 01543 573936
📞 Dementia Support Line: 0333 150 3456 (available 7 days a week)
🌐 For more information, please visit: alzheimers.org.uk

15/10/2025

Are you getting enough sleep?

If the answer is no, did you know that the surgery Health and Wellbeing Coach can support you to improve sleep with some simple behaviour changes.

💤Sleep is a basic human need like breathing, eating and drinking. It’s vital for good health and wellbeing.
It helps our brains work properly which helps us to learn and remember information.

✔️Amongst other things, the physical benefits are that it heals and repairs your heart and blood vessels, supports healthy growth, and improves your body’s ability to fight germs and sickness.

💜With all those benefits, it's important to try and get a good night sleep.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact your surgery and book a telephone consultation with the Health and wellbeing Coach.

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today we’re joining people around the world to raise awareness for mental health — because it’s just as important as physical health.

Taking care of your mind is a vital part of your overall wellbeing. If you’re struggling, please remember you don’t have to face it alone — support is available. 💬

Let’s keep the conversation going!

09/10/2025

Did you know you can view your NHS test results online? 📲

Through the NHS App, you can:

✅ Check your recent test results
✅ See details as soon as they’re available
✅ Keep track of your health information in one place

It’s quick, secure, and available 24/7 💙

For more information 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

08/10/2025

Join the Stoptober Challenge!

Thinking about quitting smoking? There’s no better time than now! 🚭

Everyone Health Staffordshire, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, is offering FREE support to help you stop smoking this October. 💪

👉 Sign up today: https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk/st25/

06/10/2025

⏰REMINDER

Our free Wellbeing Drop-In service is taking place tomorrow at Codsall Library from 1pm-4pm!

Have you been affected by cancer or are simply wanting to improve your wellbeing?

➡️A friendly and free Wellbeing Drop-In service, with Seisdon Primary Care Network, is here for you. Come along for a relaxed chat If you would like to understand the early signs and symptoms of cancer or are simply looking for ways to feel better, cope more easily, or would like to take charge of your health.

We’re here to support you. 💙

Codsall Library - Tues 7th October and Tues 9th Dec 1pm-4pm

Perton Library - Tues 18th November 10am-12pm

Wombourne Library – Coming soon