Whitfield PCN

08/12/2025

Knowing where to go when you’re unwell can save you time and help you get the care you need, faster. 🏥

Different NHS services are here for different needs 👇

• NHS 111 – for urgent advice if you’re unsure what to do
• Pharmacies – for quick help with minor illnesses
• GPs – for ongoing or long-term health concerns
• Minor Injury Units (MIUs) – for sprains, small cuts, or broken bones
• 999 / A&E – for life-threatening emergencies only

Choosing the right service means quicker care for you and helps the NHS help everyone. 💙

Find out more ➡️ www.thinkwhichservice.co.uk

08/12/2025

There is so much good stuff going on in our communities!

08/12/2025

This is amazing! Please share with anyone who might be interested in this. Well done Port Vale FC Foundation

We're opening our doors to those who are looking for somewhere to spend their Christmas afternoon. We'll be serving up a DELICIOUS Christmas Dinner and will be bringing some presents along too!

Want to join us? Head to 👉 port-vale.co.uk/PVCommunityChristmas to register your place!

28/10/2025

🏊‍♀️ Our Female Only Swimming Sessions are a safe, supportive space to get active and have fun!

📆 Starting Saturday 8th November at Dimensions Leisure Centre, 6.45pm - 8.15pm.

☎️ Call the Leisure Centre directly to book on! Places fill up quickly, so don’t miss out!

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Port Vale FC | EFL in the Community

24/10/2025

Drop in clinics for diabetic eye screening are available. If you are Diabetic, all of the screening’s that are offered to you are very important to identify and changes early on and to help manage your condition. Take advantage of the drop ins available.

17/10/2025

🗣️ We are all set up at Asda Tunstall. Raising awareness that we are bringing our breast screening mobile unit here in the beginning of November 2025 until May 2026.

If you are registered with a local GP & are between the ages 50-70yrs old, look out for your invitation in the post ✉️

If you are over the age of 70, you are still entitled to a free breast screening every 3 yrs. Contact our friendly team on 01785 230861 to book your appointment 🎀

01/10/2025

🚭 October is Stoptober - your chance to take control of your health and quit smoking for good 💪🔥

Whether you've quit, started again, or switched to va**ng, it’s vital to let your doctor know. Why? Because smoking directly affects the treatment and management of long-term conditions like:
❤️ Coronary heart disease (CHD)
🦵 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
🧠 Stroke or TIA
💉 High blood pressure (hypertension)
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🫁 COPD and asthma (in adults)
💭 History of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
🚰 Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your smoking status plays a big role in your care plan. Don’t keep it to yourself - tell your GP.

💬 Want to quit? Help is out there:
👉 Speak to your GP
👉 Call the NHS Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044
👉 Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Every day smoke-free is a win 🏆

29/09/2025

❤️ How healthy is your heart?
A heart attack can strike without warning — but recognising the symptoms early can save lives ⚠️💔

🚨 Common warning signs include:
• Chest pain or pressure 🫀
• Pain spreading to your arm, neck, jaw or back
• Shortness of breath 😮‍💨
• Cold sweat 😓
• Lightheadedness or nausea 😵‍💫

💡 If you have a family history of heart conditions, you may be at higher risk. It’s time to take action:
🧠 Learn the signs: https://ow.ly/3Ei950X2Q26
🫀 Check how healthy your heart is: https://ow.ly/myn050X2Q23
📊 Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/UuXq50X2Q2e
💉 Understand your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/xEa450X2Q25

💬 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Knowledge is power — prevention is everything.

25/09/2025

Pharmacists do so much more than dispense medicines. They offer expert health advice, help manage long-term conditions, provide vaccinations, and guide you on safe, effective treatments. 💊

This year, let’s celebrate the vital role they play in keeping our communities healthy — often as the first point of care.

Learn how to get the most from your pharmacist:
https://ow.ly/YPhO50X0VAU

24/09/2025

💚 Organ Donation Week

One conversation could save a life. Talking to your loved ones about your wishes means they can support your decision when it matters most.

Learn why it’s so important:
https://ow.ly/mTqH50WZqt9
https://ow.ly/LgIH50WZqsY

23/09/2025

Take control of your health 💗 Safe, effective, long-term contraception options now available at Whitfield PCN. Book your place today!

22/09/2025

💪🔥 Activate your day with Joe Wicks!

🏃‍♂️💨 Quick, fun workouts to boost your 💥 energy, 😄 mood & 💗 health — wherever you are! Perfect for home, school, or outdoors.

🎥 Watch the playlist:
https://ow.ly/F9Xm50WY2As