Stephenson Park Health Group

23/02/2026

Anybody can be affected by an eating disorder. According to the charity BEAT, in the UK, 1 in 50 people are affected. The sooner someone is treated for an eating disorder the better .

This annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the disorder and where to get help and support. If you, or somebody you know are affected, you should contact a GP as soon as you can for support and possible referral.

There are different types of eating disorder. More information can be found at:

www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support

www.healthforteens.co.uk/feelings/eating-disorders

10/02/2026

We are now closed for staff training and will re-open as usual on Wednesday 11th February. If you have a medical emergency, you need to dial 999. If you need urgent medical help which cannot wait until we re-open, Use NHS 111 online ➡➡https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 if you don't have access to the internet.

09/02/2026

International epilepsy day is held on the second Monday in February every year. Epilepsy affects people of all ages and displays as symptoms such as jerking, absences, becoming stiff, strange sensations and collapsing. It is estimated that the condition affects over 50 million people worldwide.

Do you know when to call for an ambulance?

If you know somebody and it is the first time it's happened.
It lasts longer than is usual for them, or longer than 5 minutes.
They do not recover as usual afterwards, or they have another seizure without recovering between seizures.

They have had 3 or more seizures in 24 hours.

For additional information:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy
epilepsysociety.org.uk

08/02/2026

Have you remembered that we will be closed for staff training? We will close at 12pm on Tuesday 10th February and re-open as usual on the following day. E-consult will not be available on that day but will re-open on Wednesday 11th February. To get more information about our services, check our web page ➡➡www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk. Video consultations may still be booked through the LIVI app. Have you downloaded the app yet? click on the link for more information. ➡➡www.livi.co.uk.

05/02/2026

What is Time to Talk Day?

It is an annual awareness day held at the beginning of February each year. This year it falls on 5th February . It is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with the Co-op. Talking about mental health isn't easy however opening up about the topic can make a huge difference to individuals. Talk to you friends, relatives and work colleagues.

For information and support visit:
mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay

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The next Time To Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Download our resources, and find out how to start a life changing conversation about mental health.

04/02/2026

Have you heard of World cancer Day?
It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and it's many forms and how it impacts people. It is held annually on 4th February. According to Macmillan Cancer support, over 3.5 million people are living with cancer.
You can read more about peoples stories, and support available at:
➡➡https://www.macmillan.org.uk
➡➡https://cancersupportuk.org/news-stories-resources/resources
more about symptoms:➡➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer

02/02/2026

Stephenson Park Health Group will be closed for staff training on Tuesday 10th February. We will close at 12pm and re-open as usual on the following day. E-consult will not be available on that day but will re-open on Wednesday 11th February. To get more information about our services, visit➡➡ www.stephensonparkhealth.co.uk. Video consultations may still be booked through the LIVI app. Have you downloaded this yet? click on the link for more information. ➡➡www.livi.co.uk.

30/01/2026

Please help us be cancelling your unwanted or unneeded appointments.

Did you know that there are alternatives phoning to cancel these? Find out how by visiting:

www.stephensonparkhealth.nhs.uk/appointments

26/01/2026

******IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
From the week commencing 2nd February 2026 the sample drop of times for any type of sample is changing for the Forest Hall and White Swan branches of Stephenson Park Health Group. We cannot accept samples at White Swan surgery on a Monday or Tuesday although you can still drop these off at the Forest Hall branch. On Wednesday to Friday they will be accepted at White Swan up until 3.30pm. At Forest Hall, Samples must be handed in no later than 4pm on Monday to Thursday and by 3pm on a Friday.

22/01/2026

Did you know that most community pharmacies offer prescription medicine for a number of common conditions, without you needing to see a GP.? For more information about the conditions that the pharmacy first scheme covers, visit
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Find out what services pharmacies can offer and how they can support you.

19/01/2026

Do you use the healthier together website? This has now moved to a new domain. Although existing links will continue to work for now, you are encouraged to update any bookmarks you may have.
Visit the site at ➡➡

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

16/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer awareness month. Screening is important for early detection. Please attend your appointment when invited. Do not wait for your screening appointment if you are experiencing any symptoms.
➡➡https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms

For more information about screening you can visit:
➡➡https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-description-in-brief

Information is available as a podcast, BSL and leaflets in several languages

This leaflet is sent to all women invited for NHS cervical screening.