Oak Tree Surgery and Pensilva Health Centre

11/03/2026

This week is Safer Sleep Week. Below is the basic safer sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust.
This advice explains the steps you can take to reduce the risk of cot death, now known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It has saved the lives of almost 32,000 babies since 1991.
Read the safer sleep advice in full ➡️ https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week

11/03/2026

Kooth are offering webinar dates for parents, carers and family members who are supporting children through exams this year.
How you can support your child to manage exam stress:
Join Kooth for a free 45 minute webinar and you’ll hear from one of their community engagement team, alongside a clinician from Kooth.
They will offer expert tips on:
- When to take action
- Share practical ideas to help children manage their anxiety
- Discuss how Kooth can provide extra support.

Book 16th March:
7:00pm: 🔗https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/exams-families-16mar

10/03/2026

07/03/2026

You matter. Samaritans are here day or night on 116 123 📱

07/03/2026

🦷‼️Need urgent dental treatment?
Contact your own dentist first, they may be able to offer urgent advice or help.
Don’t have a dentist? Call Smile Together on 0333 405 0290, Cornwall’s emergency dental service.
Office hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
Outside of these hours, call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for advice and support.
Please do not go to the Minor Injuries Unit or Emergency Department at your local hospital unless it is a life-threatening emergency.

04/03/2026

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, sexual assault or r**e, Safer Futures offers confidential help and support.
Support is available for women, men and children - you are not alone.
Email saferfutures@firstlight.org.uk to get in touch.

01/03/2026

Need urgent medical help?
Urgent Treatment Centres and Minor Injury Units can treat a range of minor issues.
Please help keep Emergency Department clear for those who are in need of it.

28/02/2026

It’s okay not to be okay.
If you need help with your own or someone else's mental health, call the free 24/7 mental health line on 111 and select option 2 for help and support or visit www.111.nhs.uk.
You can also find a list of mental health resources and support on the below website 👇
https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/help-us/your-mental-health/

25/02/2026

Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your heart ❤️
Regular physical activity can help:
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce cholesterol
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
Start small. Build gradually.
Every Move Matters.

22/02/2026

Did you know your pharmacist can help with 7 common conditions, meaning you don’t need to see your GP during?
There are more than 90 pharmacies in Cornwall that can offer medical advice and help on the following health conditions…
• Earache (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)
Popping into your pharmacist means the NHS can free up GP appointments, helping to give people more choice on how they can access care.
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse, think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.
To find local pharmacy locations and opening times visit: https://www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy