Leek and Biddulph PCN

02/05/2026

💚This week is a reminder to pause, unplug and reconnect with ourselves and the people around us. Stepping away from screens, even for a short time can ease stress, improve sleep and create space for real moments that matter.
Go for a walk, have a proper conversation, read a book or simply enjoy some quite time. 💚
💬✨Let’s switch off to tune in!. 💬✨

02/05/2026

💚 MAY 2026 is SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 💚
🔍 Know the Signs (ABCDE Rule):
A – Asymmetry
B – Border irregularity
C – Colour variation
D – Diameter (larger than 6mm)
E – Evolving (changing in size, shape, or colour)

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Knowing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives and reduce long-term disability. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and urgent treatment is essential.

Remember the FAST signs:
• Face drooping on one side 😟
• Arm weakness or numbness 💪⚠️
• Speech difficulty or slurred speech 🗣️❗
• Time to call 999 immediately ⏱️🚑

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care. Ongoing support, rehabilitation and connecting with others can make a big difference to rebuilding confidence and independence after a stroke. Peer support groups and specialist organisations can provide advice, encouragement and a sense of community for both patients and carers. 💙🧠✨

Find support for stroke survivors: https://ow.ly/kcQj50YOUtL
Learn about support and community at Different Strokes: https://ow.ly/lSPZ50YOUtB
Join peer support groups: https://ow.ly/SKfu50YOUta

30/04/2026

💜Are you suffering with back, neck, shoulder, knee or joint pain💜 Leek & Biddulph PCN (Primary Care Network) has its very own First Contact Physiotherapists ready to help you with muscle, joint and movement problems - without needing to see your GP first!

💁‍♀️Meet Sabrina and 💁‍♂️Adam our PCN Physiotherapists, experts in assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions - such as back, neck, shoulder, knee or joint pain.

All you need to do is to ask your GP practice reception team for a First Contact Physio appointment where they can book you in with Sabrina or Adam

30/04/2026

Did you guess 1978-80? Score!

But there’s another kit you should know about.

Everyone aged 50-74 will now receive a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

More than 80,000 people from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent return their kit every year.

So, when you get it, don’t forget it.

29/04/2026

💚 Carers’ Group in Kidsgrove 💚
Are you an unpaid carer looking for support, advice, or just a friendly chat?
We’re pleased to share the Carers’ Group, run by North Staffs Carers and our PCN Social Prescribing team.

🗓 When: 3rd Tuesday of every month.
⏰ Time: 2pm – 3pm.
📍 Where: Kidsgrove Library.

Come along to:
✨ Meet other carers in a safe, supportive space.
✨ Get advice from our social prescribers and NSC advisors.
✨ Take some time out for yourself.
☕ Enjoy refreshments.
🌟 Each session often includes a special guest speaker, which changes every month, we’ll share details with you ahead of each session.

📣 This month’s session:
🗓 Tuesday 21st April 2026
Our guest speaker will be Potters Bank Money Hub, who provide friendly, practical support with managing money, including budgeting advice, help with debt, and guidance on accessing benefits and financial support.

No need to book, just drop in!

📞 For more information, contact NSC on 01782 793100