Benchill Medical Practice

13/11/2025

🟧𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹?😥🟧You're not alone! At BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE, we know how precious our babies and children are, and how concerning it can be when they're not feeling their best.
That's why we're sharing a fantastic resource: The Little Orange Book! 🧡
This invaluable guide is packed with expert advice and practical tips on how to manage common illnesses and problems that babies and young children (up to 5 years old) often experience. It also includes vital information on more serious conditions, helping you know what to look out for and when to get help.
We hope you find it incredibly useful for those moments when you need a little extra guidance.

Download your free copy today:
https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Little-Orange-Book.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhaz0CMTAAYnJpZBEwbnJkZnlncmhmYzhaZnI3ZXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4xYN6DhuLDuuN-U_J_XuQXPi4cLEPY1k5KLNQzu_Zlb-HiYg1VbCdnmJQpzQ_aem_Lmv4jaQ_24w_EAGJcMGmfA


From the team at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE.

13/11/2025

❄️ Winter Weather Tips: Stay Warm & Well 🧣

Feeling the chill? Staying warm is vital for your health and well-being during the colder months. Here are some simple ways to beat the cold:

🧥 Block draughts where you can
🧦 Layer up with thin, warm clothing
🧤 Cover your extremities – hats, gloves, scarves, thick socks
🍲 Eat well and enjoy plenty of hot drinks
🚫 Avoid alcohol – it can make you feel colder
🏃‍♂️ Keep moving to stay warm

Keeping the cold at bay helps you stay healthy all winter long! 👉 More winter wellness tips from Age UK

💡 If you're retired and worried about heating costs, you might be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. If you were born before 22 September 1959, you could get help with your heating bills for winter 2025–2026. 👉 Check your eligibility here

Stay warm, stay safe! 💙

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12/11/2025

👀 Who’s Seeing Us? Let’s Find Out!

We’re curious… who’s out there scrolling past our posts? If you’re seeing this, give us a wave! 👋

💬 Drop a comment with your favourite emoji 👍 Like this post if you’ve visited us recently 📍Tell us where you’re seeing this from — Benchill, Woodhouse Park or beyond?

Your interaction helps us reach more of our patients and keep our community informed. Let’s make health updates more visible together!

11/11/2025

🎉 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻!🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Friends and Family Test! Your valuable feedback is so important to us at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE.

We're delighted to share the fantastic responses we've received from our latest test results. It's wonderful to see your kind words about our dedicated team and the care you receive. Your positive comments truly motivate us!

We also carefully review all suggestions for improvement and are continuously working to enhance your experience and the services we provide. Your voice helps us grow and evolve.

Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts – it genuinely helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve. If you haven't already, please do complete the Friends and Family Test after your next visit!

From the team at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE.

11/11/2025

🕊️ Armistice Day – Honouring Peace and Sacrifice 🕊️

On this day, we remember the moment the guns fell silent — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — marking the end of the First World War.

At Benchill Medical Practice, we pause to honour the memory of those who gave their lives in war and conflict, and those who returned forever changed. Their courage shaped the world we live in today.

Armistice Day is not only a time to reflect on the past, but a call to cherish peace, protect it, and never take it for granted.

We will observe a two-minute silence at 11am, joining millions across the country in quiet remembrance.

Let us remember not just the cost of war, but the value of peace. Lest we forget. 🌺

10/11/2025

📢 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘! 📢
We're committed to keeping our patients well-informed and empowered about their health and our services.
That's why we regularly update our Patient Leaflets, packed with helpful advice, information on common conditions, details about our clinics, and how to make the most of your GP practice.
Whether you're looking for guidance on managing a long-term condition, understanding a new service, or just want to know more about how we can support you, our leaflets are a fantastic resource!
Please see a copy of our latest version here.

10/11/2025

🧦✨ Odd Socks Day – 10th November ✨🧦

Let’s celebrate what makes us all unique!

This Odd Socks Day, our team at Benchill Medical Practice will be rocking our brightest, boldest, and oddest socks to raise awareness for anti-bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and individuality.

We’d love for our patients to join in too! Whether you're popping in for an appointment or just passing by, wear your odd socks with pride and help us spread the message: it's okay to be different 💙

📸 Snap a sock selfie and tag us to show your support!

Together, we can make a difference—one sock at a time.

09/11/2025

🌟 Social Media Kindness Day – 9th November 🌟

Today we’re joining the movement to make the online world a kinder, safer space for everyone.

As your local GP practice, we see first hand how kindness — both online and offline — can make a real difference to someone’s wellbeing. A supportive comment, a respectful conversation, or simply pausing before posting can help foster a healthier digital environment.

🩺 Kindness is good for your mental health
📱 Let’s use social media to uplift, not tear down
💬 Reach out, not lash out
🚫 Say no to online abuse

Let’s lead with compassion and make kindness go viral.

Let’s make the internet a brighter, safer, and more compassionate place — one post at a time.

09/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Sunday – A Time to Reflect 🌺

Today, we stand together in solemn remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country.

At Benchill Medical Practice, we honour the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the men and women who served — and continue to serve — in the Armed Forces. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy and the communities we build.

We also acknowledge the quiet strength of families who waited, worried, and mourned. Their stories are woven into the fabric of our nation.

Let us never forget that peace was hard-won, and that remembrance is our duty.

Lest we forget.

07/11/2025

In the run up to This Remembrance Day, we encourage all GP practices to become Veteran Friendly Accredited to support veterans who may be silently struggling with their mental or physical health at this potentially challenging time.
Research by the Royal College of GPs involving 5,000 veterans found that, although more than half (55%) have experienced health issues potentially related to their service, one in seven (14%) have not sought help from a healthcare professional.
However, nearly two-thirds of veterans said they would be more likely to seek help if they knew their practice was Veteran Friendly Accredited. Having taken the quick and easy step to become accredited ourselves, we have seen first-hand the difference it can make.
The free training and resources provided through the scheme have made it easier for us to identify, understand and support veterans and, where appropriate, refer them to specialist services designed specifically for them. Not only has the programme helped us to improve outcomes for our veteran patients, but it has also helped to save time and reduce repeat appointments.
It takes just 20 minutes to sign up, and more than 4,400 practices have already joined the scheme. A University of Chester evaluation found that 99% of practices recommended it.
Be a champion for veterans and their families this Remembrance Day – get your practice Veteran Friendly Accredited. Sign up for free here: rcgp.org.uk/veterans

05/11/2025

🔥🎆 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦 🔥🎆
Tonight or even this weekend you maybe attending bonfire displays, or letting off your own fireworks to celebrate bonfire night.
Remember that bonfires and fireworks can be dangerous.
Please read the following the tips to help keep yourself, family and friends SAFE!
🔴Make sure an adult is always present to light fireworks.
🟠Never put fireworks in your pocket
🟡Never pick one up off the floor
🔴Wear gloves when holding a sparklers
🟠Attach a carrot or potato to sparkers for young children, to help secure a better grip
🟡When it goes out, put the hot end into a bucket of water, otherwise it could still burn you

05/11/2025

🧔 What is Movember?!?...

Every November, men grow moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health—especially mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Too many men are dying too young. 💔 In the UK, 3 out of 4 suicides are by men. That has to change.

Movember is about starting conversations that save lives. Noticed a mate acting differently? Not around as much? Going through something? Reach out. It could mean everything.

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s talk. Let’s change the stats.
More info 👉 https://uk.movember.com/men-s-health/spot-the-signs

We also have some local groups in Wythenshawe you can reach out to:

https://directionsformen.org.uk/groups/ based at The Forum

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1179183882683827 based at The Dandelion Community