Sorrel Bank Medical Practice

19/02/2026

Veterans meet up on a Thursday morning 10:30am - 12:30pm
Uniion Tavern, Salford, M5 4LG
Call Chris McNally 07955266773 for more information

17/02/2026

11/02/2026

National HIV Testing Week – 9-15th February 2026

National HIV Testing Week is an annual initiative by HIV Prevention England that highlights the importance of regular HIV testing. The campaign aims to reduce the number of undiagnosed HIV cases and those diagnosed late.

The UK government’s target is to eliminate HIV transmissions and HIV-related stigma by 2030. How can we make this happen?

Free HIV testing is simple and quick – just a finger-prick. Regular testing is essential because HIV can go undetected for years without symptoms. The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Early detection allows individuals to begin treatment, stay healthy, and prevent transmission to others.

You can visit the Sexual Health London website to order a free home testing kit. https://www.shl.uk/

You can also speak to our staff in your local s*xual health service, or your GP.

Who should get tested?

It’s recommended for everyone who is s*xually active to get tested for HIV and other STIs at least once a year, even if there’s no obvious risk. If someone has multiple s*xual partners, they should consider testing more frequently.

Gay, bis*xual, and other men who have s*x with men (GBMSM) should get tested regularly for HIV and STIs, at least once a year, or every three months if having unprotected s*x with new or casual partners.

Black African men and women should have routine HIV and STI screenings if engaging in unprotected s*x with new or casual partners.

Trans men and trans women who have s*x with men should test for HIV and other STIs regularly, either annually or every three months if having unprotected s*x with new or casual partners.

How to protect yourself from HIV:

The most effective ways to protect against HIV are using condoms and taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). PrEP is a highly effective medication for those at risk of HIV, and when taken as directed, it helps prevent HIV transmission.

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a treatment that can prevent HIV if taken within 72 hours after potential exposure to the virus. It’s available through s*xual health services.

04/02/2026

HIV testing is easy, free and confidential.

HIV treatment is effective and easy to take.

Being on HIV treatment means you can expect to enjoy a long and healthy life.

Medical evidence has shown that people on effective HIV treatment can't pass it on to others.

Find out more at https://www.startwithme.org/

23/01/2026

Practice Closure for Staff Training
Wednesday 28th January 2026

21/01/2026

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (which connects the womb and va**na and is sometimes called the neck of the womb). Cervical cancer can affect anyone with a cervix at any age and is most common in women between the ages of 30-34. Every day in the UK, two women lose their lives to cervical cancer and nine more receive a life-changing diagnosis. We have a real opportunity to change this.

For more information visit the link below 👇
https://eveappeal.org.uk/news/3-in-4-people-would-say-yes-to-the-hpv-vaccine-if-they-knew-it-reduced-the-risk-of-six-cancers/?utm_source=Charity+Digital&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=E-Newsletter&dm_i=5NM8,1B9I6,63K5OF,64IKA,1,,,

08/01/2026

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02/01/2026

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01/01/2026

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