RK Medical Practice

23/04/2026

17/04/2026

We’ve found that a third of people who receive a bowel cancer screening test in the UK don’t complete it 🚨

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable. A screening kit will be sent to you every two years in the post if you’re within the age range for the screening programme and registered with a GP.

This is between 50-74 in England, Scotland and Wales and between 60-74 in Northern Ireland.

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about screening, you can contact our nurses through our Ask the Nurse service: https://bit.ly/42sJThP

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

This week, we are highlighting the dangers of maternal sepsis – we teach about the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children in our 2 hour...

17/04/2026

Hearing news of a person’s death, even if you didn't know them personally can cause a feeling of loss or grief.

The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can support those of any age in Greater Manchester that have been bereaved and affected by a death. You don’t have to deal with your grief alone.

They are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays). Call 0161 983 0902 or search Greater Manchester Bereavement Service.

17/04/2026

In case you needed to hear any or all of these today 💖

17/04/2026

Blue uniform jumper left at our surgery - not sure which school - please pick up from reception

10/04/2026

💬Important message

During today's Resident Doctor strike action, our priority will be patient safety and ensuring those who need care can get it.

Use Online to get medical help and advice.

If you have a planned clinic appointment or procedure then please attend this as normal unless we contact you to tell you that it has been rescheduled.

Strike action continues until 7am, Monday 13 April.

Learn more: https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/information-for-the-public-on-industrial-action/

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Check your breasts. It could save your life.

Anyone can get breast cancer, and 1 in 7 women in the UK will develop it in their lifetime. But when it's found early, treatment is much more likely to be successful.

So get into the habit of checking yourself regularly. It's as simple as TLC.

Touch your breasts ✋

Look for changes 👁️

Check anything new or unusual with a GP ✅

Share this post with friends and family so everyone can spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

10/04/2026

From today, Neighbourhood Mental Health Service is the new name for ‘Living Well’ services across Greater Manchester.

For example, Salford Living Well Service is now Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service.

A consistent name and identity across Greater Manchester will make it easier for everyone to recognise and understand who we are and what we do.

These services are for adults (18+) experiencing significant mental health difficulties that have a serious impact on their life, where support from a GP, Talking Therapies, or community services hasn’t been enough.

We run the services jointly with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and other partners.

Thank you to everyone who shared their views and ideas on the new name and brand, working with NHS Greater Manchester, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Gaddum and other partners.

We continue to welcome feedback on how we can improve these services.