Madeley Practice

11/11/2025

We all experience grief differently. There’s no single guide that works for everyone after a bereavement. But sometimes, small things can help.

Here are some things people have told us have helped them ⬇️

🚶‍♀️ Getting out for a walk in the morning or evening
☕ Leaving the house, even if it’s just to go for a coffee
🎨 Doing something creative, like colouring or drawing
🐾 Spending time with a pet or animal
🏡 Being in a place that feels comforting, or has special meaning for you and the person who has died
🌿 Spending time in nature
🧘 Meditation or breathing exercises

Grief isn’t linear — it can flare up when you least expect it. You might want to save this post for those moments when you need a gentle reminder on what you can do💛

📞If you need support right now call our free Support Line on 0800 090 2309

11/11/2025

Industrial action is taking place 7am on Friday 14 until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

Please attend your appointment unless told otherwise.

If you need urgent care, phone 111 or https://orlo.uk/ogtQg first.

Visiting someone on the ward isn’t affected by the strike.

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

10/11/2025

MSK Self-Referral Service

Have you got any joint or muscle problems? Your local Physiotherapy team has lots of helpful information and advice on their website and did you know that you do not need to see your GP to access Physiotherapy?

Follow the link below to find out more and see attached poster!

www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/msk

10/11/2025

Registration for New Patients

Our list is open for patients in our catchment area.
We anticipate that we may have a number of patients registering and this can be very time consuming for all.
If you are able to register online please do as this is an excellent and time efficient process.
If your practice uses a computer system called EMIS (our local practices do) then the records are transferred electronically, including your medication, your medication review dates will usually be kept the same but we will contact you with any queries.

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09/11/2025

This Christmas we’re supporting Literacy For Life.

You can drop off new and nearly new children’s books at your local Stoke-on-Trent Library and Literacy For Life will wrap them and distribute them to families, making sure that as many children as possible will receive the gift of reading this Christmas.

Deadline to drop off your books at your closest Stoke-on-Trent library is Wednesday 19 November.

Find out more about Literacy For Life here: www.literacyforlife.co.uk

Plus...Don’t forget to sign up for your own library card if you’re donating books to this wonderful cause to make sure that you too can access a lifetime of books, stories and information.

07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.

Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.

📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

06/11/2025

This month, we're excited to announce that we're supporting the amazing Alice Charity to help bring joy to those in need! 🎉
We're calling on all of you to join us in making a difference by collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts suitable for children and teenagers of all ages. 🎁
Whether it's a cuddly teddy bear, a fun board game, or a cool gadget, every donation counts!
We're counting on your kindness to help us bring smiles to the faces of those who need it most, and with your help, we can make it happen! 😊
We'll be dropping off all your generous donations in December, just in time for Christmas! 🎄
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community and spread some love and kindness to those who are less fortunate. 🎅️

06/11/2025

What's on at North Staffs Carers in November 2025

05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
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Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

04/11/2025

Patient Satisfaction Survey

Please see the link below for our annual Patient Satisfaction Survey.
It takes about a minute depending how much you wish to write so if you could spare the time we would be very grateful.