Sele Medical

05/12/2025

The Stand Up to Cancer 2025 campaign is taking place from 5th-12th December.

At least 9 million people in the UK are not up to date with their cancer screening. Screening is a way to detect cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful, and in some cases can prevent the disease developing in the first place.

Currently, many people do not take up their NHS screening invitations. Working out if you are eligible for cancer screening can be complicated and to help with this, the campaign organisers have created a simple online screening checker which is due to launch today.

For further information, please visit:
https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk/

03/11/2025

November is Men's Health Awareness Month.
This draws attention to the physical and mental health challenges affecting men across the UK with charities like Movember highlighting causes such as prostate cancer, male mental health and testicular cancer.
For further information on Men's Health Awareness Month please visit:
https://uk.movember.com/?home
https://www.matesinmind.org/
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

19/09/2025

Today is Youth Mental Health Day.

Youth Mental Health Day (YMHD) provides hope and positivity, by getting young people engaged in discussions and activities about how to improve their mental health.

YMHD aims to give young people a voice and agency to take steps towards their own and their peers' positive mental health.

Further information and support can be found here: https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/

11/09/2025

⏰ Don’t leave it too late!

High blood pressure often has no symptoms—but it can be a silent killer.

Check your numbers and protect your heart health today.

Pop into the surgery and use our health check kiosk or speak to reception to make an appointment with our healthcare assistant.

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/

04/09/2025

September is World Alzheimer's month. It's a global opportunity to raise dementia awareness and support people affected by the disease.

Please see below for some resources to help those diagnosed with Alzheimer's and also to offer support to those in a caring role.

https://www.chrysalisclub.org.uk/

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

https://www.dementiauk.org/

28/08/2025

🚨Information for patients: Covid and Flu Vaccinations – Autumn 2025 🚨

The information for this year's seasonal vaccinations is now available on our website: https://www.selemedicalpractice.co.uk/news

We will be contacting eligible patients via SMS or letter at the start of September with instructions on how to book an appointment.

20/08/2025

A reminder of some of the excellent services Tynedale Hospice at Home can offer! 🚗🚗
More information can be found on their website: https://tynedalehospice.com/

30/07/2025

There are currently roadworks throughout Hexham, which are delaying traffic and causing congestion. Please leave extra time for travelling to your appointments. If you are going to be late for your appointment, please call reception.
Thank you

24/07/2025

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day.
Samaritans is the charity that prevents su***de through the power of connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.
If you are struggling and would like to speak with the Samaritans, you can call them any time on 116 123.
More information is available from their website: https://www.samaritans.org/

16/07/2025

Please note that the surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 16th July for staff training.

The phone lines will re-open at 4.00pm for any queries (there will be no appointments available to book).

During the closure, If you need medical help, use NHS111 online or call 111.

In a medical or mental health emergency, call 999. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

The practice will be open as usual from 8am on Thursday 17th July.

01/07/2025

July is Good Care Month.

This aims to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions and commitment of carers, both professional and unpaid.

There are many local support agencies available for unpaid carers including Carers Northumberland https://carersnorthumberland.org.uk/ who offer support for adult and young carers and also the Carents Room https://carents.co.uk/ for those caring for elderly relatives.

20/06/2025