Macclesfield Primary Care Network

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

🧩 Autism Awareness Day 2026:

On Autism Awareness Day 2026, we celebrate neurodiversity and the unique strengths of autistic individuals. Let’s move beyond awareness to understanding, acceptance, and inclusion—because everyone deserves to thrive.

Head over to our website for more information on characteristics, ways to help in day to day life and supportive tools and products:

https://www.macclesfieldpcn.nhs.uk/2026/04/02/%f0%9f%a7%a9-autism-awareness-day-2026-understanding-and-supporting-neurodiversity/

01/04/2026

🌿 Stress Awareness Month:

Stress is our body's way of responding to pressures that happen to us in normal everyday life. Sometimes our body struggles to deal with problems and it can cause us to become stressed when we can't deal with everything at once.

Want to know more about Stress awareness? Head over to our website now where you can find out more about spotting symptoms, managing stress and helpful products:

https://www.macclesfieldpcn.nhs.uk/2026/04/01/stress-awareness-month-spot-the-signs-take-control/

27/03/2026

Our Social Prescribing team will be at the Macclesfield U3A open morning taking place today (Friday 27th March) from 10am - 1pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Pop along for more information or visit the U3A website at www.maccu3a.uk.

26/03/2026

Listen - Support - Connect
26th March 2026
WHAT IS PRESCRIBING DAY?
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part across the world.
https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/social-prescribing-day-2026/

22/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Month:
What is Ovarian Cancer?
The ovaries are 2 small organs that are located in the pelvis on either side of the womb. The cancer mostly starts in the cells at the end of the fallopian tube and travels to the ovaries or the peritoneum.

Head over to the MacMillan website for more information on symptoms, treatments and any other questions you may have: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month

21/03/2026

World Oral Health Day:
Oral diseases are a major health concern across the world. They affect negatively on people throughout life and they can cause pain and discomfort and can lead to other serious illnesses.

Follow the link to get more tips and keeping your mouth healthy and clean: https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/

20/03/2026

Due to the recent Meningitis outbreak in Kent, patients with
direct links and meeting the criteria below can undergo
vaccination here at their GP practice. If you fall into one of
these below categories, please let us know.
Please note, however, that GP practices are not able to offer
Meningitis B vaccinations to the wider population, and there is
not thought to be any significant increased risk to the general
public at this stage.

Eligibility for Meningitis B vaccination:
a. Students at the University of Kent who are normally resident on the Canterbury Campus, including those who may have now travelled home. Some staff living or working in these Halls of Residence who have also been offered antibiotic prophylaxis.
b. Students in relevant halls of residence or other private dwellings who attend other universities in Canterbury and have been advised to take an antibiotic due to a close contact.
c. Individuals who attended Club Chemistry from 5 March until it closed voluntarily on March 16.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8g5zdl4po

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.

18/03/2026

This month is about raising awareness, supporting those affected, and pushing for better research and care. If you or someone you know struggles with persistent pelvic pain or painful periods, seeking medical advice can make a difference.

Let’s break the silence, listen to those living with endometriosis, and advocate for better understanding and treatment. 💛

For more information, resources and personal stories head to the link below: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/endometriosis-action-month-2026

17/03/2026

Endometriosis Awareness Month:
This month is about raising awareness, supporting those affected, and pushing for better research and care. If you or someone you know struggles with persistent pelvic pain or painful periods, seeking medical advice can make a difference.

Let’s break the silence, listen to those living with endometriosis, and advocate for better understanding and treatment. 💛

For more information, resources and personal stories head to the link below: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/endometriosis-action-month-2026

16/03/2026

Turn on notifications to stay on top of messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/