McKenzie Group Practice

14/11/2025

Testicular cancer is highly curable when caught early. If you’ve been diagnosed, Nuts & Bolts have all the tools you need to tackle your cancer journey head on. Find out more from 👉 nutsandbolts.movember.com

13/11/2025

Millions of adults across the country could improve their health and
wellbeing by making small changes to their lifestyle. The free NHS
Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help. Take the quiz to receive your
overall score and receive personalised recommendations. Whether
you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper, the NHS has a plan that’s right for you. Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

13/11/2025

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can often come and go to begin with, so keeping a diary could help you talk to your doctor. Find out more from @ PancreaticCancerUK 👇👇👇
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12/11/2025

Lung cancer affects people of all ages. An early diagnosis can make all the difference. It is important to know the signs and symptoms, such as a persistent cough and breathlessness. Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/3zofCVx

11/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

It’s no surprise that smoking is a big risk factor for developing mouth cancer, but did you know you are ten times more at risk than someone who doesn’t smoke? It’s never too late to quit. Read more at https://www.dentalhealth.org/mouthcancer

10/11/2025

Many people with early stage lung cancer don’t notice any symptoms. Keep your lungs happy, if you’re invited for a lung health check, make sure you book your appointment – even if you feel well. 🫁

07/11/2025

This let’s help men to live happier, healthier, longer lives. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and visit the GP early with any concerns. Find out the important facts about risk from 👉 bit.ly/4ntrvjo

06/11/2025

It is estimated that smoking causes 22% of pancreatic cancers in the UK. If you quit now, your risk could reduce to that of a non-smoker after you stop for 5 years or more. Find out more about risk factors 👉 bit.ly/3zjS8RF

04/11/2025

💊 Pharmacy First – Get Treatment Without Seeing a GP!

Did you know your local pharmacy can now help with a range of common conditions and in some cases, provide treatment such as antibiotics directly without needing to see a GP?
This service works alongside our Total Triage system to help patients get the right care, at the right time.

Visit your pharmacy first for:
🔵 Sinusitis – age 12 years and over
🔵 Sore throat – age 5 years and over
🔵 Earache (acute ear infection) – age 1 to 17 years
🔵 Infected insect bite – age 1 year and over
🔵 Impetigo – age 1 year and over
🔵 Shingles – age 18 years and over
🔵 Urinary tract infection (UTI) – women aged 16 to 64 years

Who can use Pharmacy First?
✔️ Adults and children who meet NHS criteria for each condition
❌ Exclusions apply – for example, pregnancy, breastfeeding, chronic or recurrent infections, or complex medical conditions
Your pharmacist will assess you and can offer self-care advice, treatment, or antibiotics where appropriate.

By using Pharmacy First, you can:
✅ Get help and treatment quickly
✅ Free up GP appointments for more serious conditions
✅ Access expert advice from your pharmacist

Please use your pharmacy first where possible. It’s a safe, convenient way to get care and treatment without waiting for a GP appointment.

31/10/2025

Checking your breasts or chest regularly helps you learn what looks and feels normal for you. This makes it easier to notice any changes that could be a sign of breast cancer. For advice, visit bit.ly/4mAdAr0