Whyburn Medical Practice

14/11/2025

Trans Awareness Week helps to raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and addresses the issues the community faces.

Show you’re an ally with these few tips:
Respecting pronouns – use an individual’s chosen pronouns
Listening to trans voices – hear and validate
Learn – Spend time understanding more, such as s*x assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression
Read this guide on being a trans ally. https://lgbt.foundation/help/a-guide-to-being-a-trans-ally/

13/11/2025

Feeling the chill this winter? Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

Reduce draughts where you can
Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks
Avoid alcohol
Keep moving
Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months.

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12/11/2025

This year, the theme of Anti-Bullying Week is ‘Power for Good’.

Every year, bullying impacts on the lives of so many people, and silence means it carries on. Use your ‘Power for Good’ to speak up and raise awareness when you see bullying, face to face or online.

40% of children were bullied over the last year. Bullying can be in person or online, and includes physical, verbal, emotional and discriminatory behaviour (e.g., racist, homophobic, disability-related). Let’s use our ‘Power for Good’ and stop this harmful behaviour this Anti-Bullying Week.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/

11/11/2025

Did you know lung cancer can affect anyone, not just smokers? This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of this devastating disease and to help save lives. If you find that any of the following symptoms are affecting you, and last more than three weeks, make an appointment with your GP:

• Persistent cough
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Repeated chest infections

Early detection saves lives.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer...lung-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-lung-cancer

11/11/2025

Today, we remember. On Remembrance Day, we honour the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service for our freedom.

At 11am, please join our silence to reflect, respect and never forget.

10/11/2025

To celebrate the start of Anti-Bullying Week, Odd Socks Day is held in many schools, and even in some workplaces! It’s all about celebrating what makes someone unique, showing how we are all different, and that acceptance is key! https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/50334197

07/11/2025

Mouth (oral) cancer can start in any part of the mouth – most commonly, on the side of the tongue or the floor of the mouth. Early diagnosis saves lives.

Know the warning signs:
Mouth ulcer or sore that doesn’t heal after three weeks
Red or white patches in the mouth
Persistent mouth or tongue pain
Early detection changes lives. If you’re worried, make an appointment.

Mouth cancer is also known as oral cancer. The most common symptom is a mouth ulcer that does not heal in 3 weeks.

05/11/2025

Movember is here to change the face of men’s health. Too many men are dying before their time, and growing a moustache in November is a conversation starter for those difficult topics that could save lives.

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

03/11/2025

You may have received a text message from us asking you to confirm and update your contact details with us via a link. We understand this message may have made a few people wary of sharing details.

We can confirm that this message is from us and is genuine. This is the easiest way for us to make sure we have your up to date details in order to contact you.

If you do not wish to update us via the link please give us a call or pop in and our reception team will be happy to help you update your details.

Thank you

03/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
Unexplained upper abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
Fatigue or general weakness

The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include indigestion, tummy or back pain, and changes to your poo. Find out more.

29/10/2025

One in four people will have a stroke in their lifetime; do you know the warning signs? Every second counts. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age – but quick action saves lives.

F – Face drooping
A – Arm weakness
S – Speech difficulty
T – Time to call 999

Find out about the causes of a stroke and how you can reduce the risk.

22/10/2025

Infection Prevention Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness about how simple actions can prevent the spread of infections and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. Infections can spread quickly, but many are preventable. Whether it’s through proper hand hygiene, vaccinations or knowing when to seek medical advice, we all play a role in keeping our community safe.

https://www.esht.nhs.uk/service/infection-prevention-and-control/