Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery

Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm. Please visit our website for more information.

💉 Protect yourself this winter – COVID-19 vaccinations are available in Helston!Walk-in and bookable clinics are running...
14/11/2025

💉 Protect yourself this winter – COVID-19 vaccinations are available in Helston!

Walk-in and bookable clinics are running at:

📍 Helston Health Centre Vaccination Centre
Helston Health Centre, Trengrouse Way, Helston, TR13 8AX
(Behind the library)

You can book your vaccination online here:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

Or simply drop in as a walk-in – the team will be happy to help.

🤰 If you are pregnant, you can help protect your baby from RSV, whooping cough, and flu, which can cause serious illness...
14/11/2025

🤰 If you are pregnant, you can help protect your baby from RSV, whooping cough, and flu, which can cause serious illness.

✅Vaccines give you both the best protection against these diseases.

Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information.

🔗To book a flu vaccination: https://qr2.mobi/25c8l
🔗To book an RSV vaccination: https://qr2.mobi/217r2

These clinics are provided by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Kernow Maternity Services and cannot be booked in the practice.
https://www.facebook.com/KernowMaternity

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

We are currently experiencing some problems with our telephone lines and there may be a delay.Thank you for bearing with...
13/11/2025

We are currently experiencing some problems with our telephone lines and there may be a delay.

Thank you for bearing with us.

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

📢 Reminder: Temporary Dispensary Closure TodayDue to staff shortages, the Dispensary will be closed today (Wednesday 12 ...
12/11/2025

📢 Reminder: Temporary Dispensary Closure Today

Due to staff shortages, the Dispensary will be closed today (Wednesday 12 November 2025) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. 💙

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 💪

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

📢 Notice: Temporary Dispensary ClosureDue to staff shortages on Wednesday 12th November 2025, the Dispensary will be clo...
06/11/2025

📢 Notice: Temporary Dispensary Closure

Due to staff shortages on Wednesday 12th November 2025, the Dispensary will be closed between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. 💙

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

🎖️ We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day...
05/11/2025

🎖️ We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day.

We know that this Remembrance Day may be particularly challenging for many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:

✅ recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community
✅ understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
✅ strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
✅ knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
✅ undertakes regular training and development to ensure we can deliver the very best care and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant

🗣️ If you’re a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.

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