Wolstanton Medical Centre

10/11/2025

🌟 Need trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or preparing your little one for school?

Whether you're expecting, a new parent, or navigating those early school years, Best Start in Life, reliable guidance and support for every stage.

💬 Find answers to your questions, big or small & access practical help to give your child the very best start in life.
👉 Visit: BestStartinLife.gov.uk today for expert advice and reassurance you can trust.

10/11/2025

🌬️ Manage Asthma Effectively 🌬️
Scheduling an asthma review once a year, and after every attack, can help children and young people stay in control of their symptoms and reduce the risk of flare-ups.
💬 Speak to your GP or asthma nurse to book your next asthma review.
📚 Learn more about asthma care and support here: https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/asthma-and-respiratory/

10/11/2025

🤝 Be Like Max – Volunteer in Stoke-on-Trent! 🤝
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community, meet new people, and gain experience.
VAST can help:
• Connect you with organisations that recruit and train volunteers
• Support you if you need a volunteer.
💡 Find out more and get involved: https://orlo.uk/y95ry
Be part of something meaningful, help others and make your community stronger! 💛

09/11/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Join the Nation in a two minutes silence today at 11:00am. If you can stop what your doing and remember those who lost and fought for us!

Lest we Forget! 🌺

08/11/2025

🩺 Do you know your blood pressure?
If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions with high blood pressure without knowing it. High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems, but the good news is it’s highly treatable.

✅ Find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, no appointment needed, find a pharmacy here: qrco.de/benI0T
Checking your blood pressure is quick, easy, and could help protect your health.

07/11/2025

24/7 Mental Health Support Now Available Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent 🌟
If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone.
Free, confidential text support is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
📱 Text for support:
💬 South Staffordshire: 07507 330605
💬 North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent: 07312 263117.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, low, or simply need someone to talk to, trained professionals are here to listen and help, any time of day or night. 💙

07/11/2025

🦷 November is Mouth Cancer Action Month 💙
Did you know that over 8,000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK each year? Early detection can save lives, spotting the signs early makes treatment much more effective.
👄 Be mouth aware, look out for:
🔹 Ulcers that don’t heal within 3 weeks.
🔹 Red or white patches in your mouth.
🔹 Unusual lumps or swelling in the mouth, head, or neck.
If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait, book an appointment with your GP or dentist as soon as possible.
Together, we can raise awareness and save lives. 💙
Learn more here: https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/

07/11/2025

🚨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can affect anyone exposed to alcohol before birth.
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the safest choice is no alcohol.

Learn more and help spread the word — together, we can prevent FASD.

06/11/2025

Spot the Signs

Chances are, a man close to you is struggling with their mental health right now. The signs can be subtle: a friend who’s not sleeping, a colleague who’s los...

06/11/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 🧠
https://uk.movember.com/

This Movember, we’re shining a light on men’s mental health and su***de prevention — two crucial areas that often go unspoken about. Too many men continue to struggle in silence.

👉𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬...
Many men feel pressure to stay strong and “just get on with it,” which can make opening up feel difficult.

Starting a conversation can make all the difference — helping to break down stigma, normalise talking about feelings, and encourage others to seek support.

Movember funds research and community projects that focus on early intervention and improving access to mental health support.

🗣️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨...
If you’re struggling, reach out — talk to a friend, a loved one, a colleague, or your GP.

Don’t wait for things to get worse — getting help early can truly turn things around.

Remember: you’re not alone, and support is always available.

📞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭?
Contact us, call Samaritans on 116 123, or reach out to your local mental health services.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 💙

Find out how to get involved: https://uk.movember.com/

06/11/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

05/11/2025

It’s Stress Awareness Day.

Most people feel stressed sometimes — it’s a normal reaction to life’s ups and downs.

But if stress is affecting your daily life, there are things you can try that may help.

You can refer yourself for free NHS talking therapies or speak to your GP.

For more practical tips on managing stress, visit https://www.nhs.uk/.../feel.../feelings-and-symptoms/stress/