Penge PCN

23/09/2025

Do you get migraines? There are different types of migraine with different symptoms. But sometimes, it can feel like a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on one side.

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – You’re Invited!
Join us at Anerley Town Hall on Friday 26th September 2025, from 11am to 1pm, for a cuppa, cake, and community spirit – all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. 💚

Bring a cake, bake a cake, or just come along and enjoy – every slice helps us raise vital funds for people living with cancer.

📍 Anerley Town Hall
🗓 Friday 26th September 2025
⏰ 11am – 1pm

Let’s do whatever it takes to support this great cause together.

18/09/2025

The Pharmacy First scheme means patients across England can now get prescription-only treatment for seven common conditions at their local high street pharmacy - without needing to see their GP. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-18/what-can-pharmacy-first-scheme-do-me

18/09/2025

The new 10-Year Health Plan – Fit for the Future sets out the vision for England’s healthcare.

📅 Over the next decade, the NHS will focus on:
💙 Better patient care
🧪 Medical innovation
🏡 More community-based services

Find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future

17/09/2025

📢 Free Webinar: Nutrition & Dementia
Penge PCN warmly invites you to join us online for an informative session on the role of nutrition in supporting people living with dementia.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
🎤 Speaker: Dr Vasiliki Stavrou

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DementiaNutrition

(Please register before the event to set up your access.)

✨ Note: Names may be visible to others; you are welcome to join using a pseudonym if you prefer to stay anonymous.

16/09/2025

This Sepsis Awareness Month, take 5 minutes to learn the signs of sepsis in adults and share with your loved ones — it could save a life!

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but early recognition often means it can be treated. Awareness saves lives.

Don't forget to head to our website to test your knowledge by playing Sepsis Savvy Shootout today 👇 https://sepsistrust.org/team-sepsis-savvy/



You can also find the signs of sepsis in children on our website: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/spotting-the-signs-of-sepsis/

15/09/2025

On Wednesday 1st October and Wednesday 5th November, we’ll be welcoming local schoolchildren to join people living with dementia for a truly special music class. 💙

Together, we’ll create, connect, and celebrate the joy of music across generations. 💜

📍 Penge & Beckenham Dementia Café, Avenue Baptist Church, BR3 4SA
🕑 10.30am–11.30am

12/09/2025

Did you know you can see your GP health record in the NHS App?

You can view your allergies, vaccinations, test results and more!

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

11/09/2025

📣 Free Blood Pressure Checks Today! 🩺❤️

Public Health are set up on Penge High Street until 3pm offering FREE blood pressure checks for everyone.

It only takes a few minutes and could make a big difference for your health. No appointment needed – just pop by while you’re out and about!

Come see us, bring a friend, and let’s take a step towards better health together. 💪

👉 Here until 3pm today – don’t miss it!