Atlantic Medical Group

10/11/2025

🫁LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH🫁

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, but it is the leading cause of cancer-related death, responsible for more than 1 in 5 cancer deaths. According to Cancer Research UK, around 48,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in the UK, and it accounts for over 35,000 deaths annually.

Raising awareness is crucial in encouraging people to understand the symptoms, reduce the risks, and seek medical advice when needed. Lung cancer often presents with symptoms that are similar to other conditions, meaning it is frequently diagnosed at later stages, when treatment options may be more limited.

Workers need to be aware that certain work activities, such as exposure to asbestos, mild steel welding fume and heavy and prolonged exposure to silica, can cause lung cancer and other serious respiratory diseases.

You can find out more about lung cancer symptoms by watching the video below👇

In this video, we explain what the symptoms of lung cancer are. If you've had a cough for three weeks or more, or have any of the other symptoms in this vide...

07/11/2025

🚌 NEW BUS SERVICE RUNNING FROM ST JUST TO SENNEN🚌

Did you know there is a new bus service running between St Just and Sennen Cove: Monday - Friday 3 times a day?

We hope this service can allow our patients to access the surgery more easily.

06/11/2025

🧔‍♂️MOVEMBER 2025🧔‍♂️

Men are dying on average 4.5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons.

A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.

You can find out more about Movember, how you can get involved, and men's health articles, resources and support at the link below:
🔗https://uk.movember.com/

03/11/2025

💓Cove & Moor Creative - Mumma Makes💓

Mumma Makes - For Every Mammik's Kosoleth (for every Mum's Calm) - is a weekly group designed for mums from late pregnancy through early motherhood, offering a calm, supportive space to connect, share, and create. The group is particularly suited to those experiencing isolation, anxiety, or low mood, who would benefit from gentle structure, peer connection, and creative expression each week.

Each session includes:
• A relaxed drop-in period with hot drinks and snacks
• A women’s circle to share experiences of motherhood in a safe, non-judgemental space
• A relaxing, process-led creative arts activity (no experience needed - all materials provided)

The group encourages connection, mindfulness, and self-expression — helping mothers to feel seen, supported, and part of a community. Babies are very welcome in those early months (before they’re up and about - however I will explore the need for a Mum and toddler group once this pilot is complete for the cohorts to move on to).

When: Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am
Where: The Gardener’s House, Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Cost: £12 per session, paid termly in advance
First term: Starts Tuesday 4th November and runs for 7 weeks
Ongoing: Runs termly, with breaks in line with school holidays

Booking: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/coveandmoorcreative
Contact: zoet@coveandmoor.com | 07595 314035

About Zoe

I’m a mother of two and a registered Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience supporting children and families, working for Addaction (as was) before working in the Local Authority Family Assessment and Support Teams in Redruth and then Penzance and then briefly in the Early Years team at Trelya. Alongside this, I run creative wellbeing groups and workshops inWest Cornwall, combining my background in social care with my passion for creativity and connection. My own experiences of motherhood and the invaluable support I found through community groups have inspired me to create spaces that nurture calm, creativity, and connection for others.

03/11/2025

💉🦠FINAL CALL COVID VACCINE🦠💉

If you haven't been able to attend our previous Covid Vaccine clinics throughout October, please be advised we have 2 catch-up clinics as below. You can still get your flu vaccine in normal nursing clinics beyond this if you cannot attend these dates.

Monday 17th November - 2-5pm - St Clare Medical Centre
Tuesday 25th November - 2-5pm - Cape Cornwall Surgery

If you are not able to attend the dates above and would like a Covid Vaccine, please contact 119 to arrange a 'National Booking Service' appointment elsewhere.

Please call the surgery to arrange your covid vaccination.

30/10/2025

💙NATIONAL CHOLESTEROL MONTH❤️

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol. Take charge of your health with small, manageable changes that can make a big difference — from eating heart-friendly foods and staying active, to checking in with your GP. Knowing your numbers is the first step toward feeling your best.​

HEART UK

You can read more about cholesterol with the handy PDF from Heart UK below 👇
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/downloads/heart-uk-brochures/j9115understanding-cholestrol-a5-16ppdigi-(2).pdf

27/10/2025

💜PSORIASIS AWARENESS WEEK - 29th October - 5th November💜

Psoriasis is commonly known for the impact on people's skin but did you know that there are other conditions that can coincide with psoriasis. This includes conditions such as Psoriatic Arthritis, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and of course, the mental health impact that living with psoriasis may have, such as low self esteem, feelings of isolation and loneliness and anxiety and depression.

💜 https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/
ℹ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriasis/

23/10/2025

🩷WEAR IT PINK - 24TH OCTOBER🩷

The pink ribbon has become the universal symbol of breast cancer, illustrating the cause, raising awareness and bringing together women in solidarity. From a simple piece of ribbon affixed with a pin, we are able to show our support for loved ones battling breast cancer and our hope for a brighter future.

ℹ Over 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.
ℹ Over 61,000 people are living with secondary breast cancer in the UK.

Finding breast cancer early is important for treatment and survival rates. If you are worried about your breasts, please contact the surgery for an appointment.

20/10/2025

💚SOBER OCTOBER💚

Stopping or drinking less alcohol can make a big difference to your health. It can boost your energy, help you lose weight, and save you money.

If you are drinking more than you would like, you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to cut back. But every small step you take brings you closer to your goals, and the right support can make it easier.

ℹ It's recommended to drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread across 3 days or more. That's around 6 medium (175ml) glasses of wine, or 6 pints of 4% beer. There's no completely safe level of drinking, but sticking within these guidelines lowers your risk of harming your health.

You can find useful information and contact details for support with alcohol use at Healthy Cornwall's website:
🔗 https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/make-a-change/cutting-down-on-alcohol/

You can download the NHS Drink Free Days App for support and advice on:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-drink-free-days/id1196694906
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phe.daysoff

17/10/2025

Congratulations to the wonderful Trish Gwennap for reaching an amazing 50 years of working for the NHS! It has been an absolute privilege to work with her and we are so grateful for her dedicated service in West Cornwall.

15/10/2025

We would like to thank all our patients and medical colleagues for bearing with us in the implementation of our new online triage service at the beginning of September. We understand that change can come with apprehension, but we have found that appointments are readily available for patients, and we can tend to them more efficiently.

We welcome your feedback about the new triage system and hope it continues to improve the service we provide.