The Reddish Family Practices

19/11/2025

Did you know? 💊Antibiotics aren’t safe to take unless they’ve been prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them or using someone else’s prescription can do more harm than good. It can lead to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to treat in the future. 🦠

18/11/2025

Most cases of pancreatic cancer do not run in families. However, if more than one person in your family has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you could be at higher risk.

Detecting pancreatic cancer early could save your, or a loved one's, life.
Answer three quick questions to check your risk today.

Answer three quick questions to check your risk of pancreatic cancer and find out if you and your family may benefit from regular monitoring.

17/11/2025

Trans Awareness Week helps to raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people and addresses the issues the community faces. 🏳️‍⚧️

Show you’re an ally with these few tips:
✅Respecting pronouns – use an individual’s chosen pronouns
✅Listening to trans voices – hear and validate
✅Learn – spend time understanding more, such as s*x assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression.

17/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 🌍

This week, we’re joining the global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of using antibiotics and other antimicrobials responsibly. 💊🦠

We’ll be testing your knowledge with facts about antibiotics helping everyone learn how to protect these vital medicines for the future.

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? While most symptoms of mouth cancer are common and can be caused by other conditions, it is important to get to know the signs.

12/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help, and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

12/11/2025

We are having issues with our phones this morning, making us unable to answer them please bear with us why we try to resolve this, please use patch’s for any appointment request or if you able to call into the surgery our receptionists will be happy to help

11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in times of conflict. At Reddish Family, we acknowledge the courage of veterans, service members, and their families.

We also recognise the ongoing impact of service on mental and physical health.If you have served in the Armed Forces, please let us know so we can give you the care and support you need.

11/11/2025

On this Remembrance day we invite our patients to join us in observing a 2 minute silence at 11am. We remember and are thankful for the sacrifice of our servicemen and women across the world. The Reddish Family Practice is a Veteran Friendly Practice, so please tell us if you have served in the forces, and we will be able to direct you to specialist services and additional support if needed. Thank you for your service.

10/11/2025

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination?

Check if you’re eligible and get your appointment booked📆