High Street Surgery - NHS

23/03/2026

Good evening all. We begin our week of Little Chicks classes tomorrow morning at Norton Canes library, 9.15am 🐥

I have avalibility for this class if anyone wanted to book a place, sessions are only £5 and include an interactive story, crafts, sensory exploration play, songs and rhymes.

This week's theme across all our sessions this week is....Bear Hunt 🐻 I know this is a firm fave for alot of our children so I know we're going to have lots of fun!

23/03/2026

Dates for April
💤Safer Sleep- 7th April 9.30
🤱Getting ready to breastfeed- 14th April 9.30
🧠Amazing babies, Amazing brains- 14th April 1.30
🚽Toilet training- 21st April 10am
🥦Moving onto Solid Foods-22nd April 10am
👶Babbling babies, Talking tots- 29th April 1.30
Book now at www.mpft.live/cde

23/03/2026

Join the Council’s Countryside Service for a gentle, easy‑access bimble around one of our beautiful local nature reserves! 💚

📍 Mill Green Local Nature Reserve
🗓️ Wednesday 1 April
⏱️ Meet at 9:45am (ish) in the car park for introductions

💰 Free to attend
🃏 Not an April Fools—come and join us!
🥾 Please wear suitable footwear (walking boots/wellies are perfect)
🧥 Dress for the weather—coats and bobble hats still recommended!
📏 Route approx. 0.8 miles on a level, hard surface
👨🏼‍🦽 Suitable for mobility aids
🐶 Well‑behaved dogs on leads welcome (please bring poo bags)
🧡 Staff will be in their finest neon orange hi‑vis

If the weather looks poor, please email or check our page for updates:
countrysideservice@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Cannock Chase Council Countryside Service

Come enjoy some fresh air, gentle exercise and a moment in nature. 💚

23/03/2026

20/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

20/03/2026

🌿 Join Staffordshire Network for Mental Health’s Free Community Wellbeing Sessions! 🌿

Looking to boost your wellbeing, make new friends, and enjoy some gentle time outdoors?

Come along to SNFMH’s Cannock Community Allotment Wellbeing Sessions — a friendly 6‑week programme designed to support mental health through gardening and connection.

🌱 What to Expect:
✔ Gentle gardening activities
✔ Time outdoors to relax and unwind
✔ A supportive group atmosphere
✔ Grow fresh produce for the local foodbank
✔ Led by a trained mental health organiser
✔ No experience needed — just come as you are!
✔ All tools provided

📅 Starts: Saturday 28 March
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 Cannock Community Allotment (WS11 5FH)

Prefer to book ahead?
📩 Email: steve.clifford@snfmh.org

Let’s grow together — for wellbeing, for community, and for our local foodbank. 🌻💚

13/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month - a time to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms and encourage women to trust their bodies.

Ovarian cancer can affect anyone with ovaries, and symptoms can often be vague or mistaken for other conditions. Knowing what to look out for can make a real difference.

if these symptoms are:
✔️New
✔️Unusual for you
✔️Happening most days
✔️Lasting 2-3 weeks or more

Please speak to your GP.

13/03/2026

13/03/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day and a NEW podcast is available from the MPFT Podcast Series - 0-19 Service: Teenagers and va**ng. You can access it via the following link:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/mpft/episodes/0-19-Service-Teenagers-and-va**ng-e3g79l8/a-ach68bg

This episode explores facts about va**ng, breaks down common myths, and offers practical advice for starting supportive conversations. Caroline and Paul highlight what parents, carers, communities and professionals need to know to support young people in safer choices.

For further advice and support, young people and their families can access the MPFT School Nursing Service either at the drop-in service within schools or by contacting them through the ChatHealth (Staffordshire) text messaging service:

📱 Parents/ carers - text 07520 615722
📱 Young people - text 07520 615721

Support is also available from Everyone Health Staffordshire

📞 Call: 0333 005 0095
📱 Text QUIT to 60777
🌐 Visit: staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk

13/03/2026

GP practices across Staffordshire & Stoke–on–Trent are expanding their workforce to improve the way you receive your care. You can access your PCN First Contact Physio via your Practice.

Discover how the new roles can help and what a First Contact Physio can do for you. Please visit:

https://www.cannockvillagespcn.co.uk/services/first-contact-physiotherapists-fcp/

13/03/2026

13/03/2026

🌸 Cannock Chase Breast Cancer Support Group 🌸

A warm, welcoming community is available locally for anyone affected by breast cancer — whether recently diagnosed, going through treatment, living beyond it, or supporting a loved one.

The Cannock Chase Breast Cancer Support Group offers a safe, friendly space to connect, talk, share experiences, or simply be around others who truly understand.

✨ Evening Gatherings
📅 Second Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Lea Hall, Sandy Lane, Rugeley

✨ Morning Meet-Ups
📅 Fourth Monday of every month
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hednesford Town Football Club

If you’d like to find out more or join a session, please contact:
📱 Katrina: 07484 413 442
📱 Michelle: 07507 643 145

💞 A supportive community is here in Cannock Chase — no one has to face breast cancer alone.