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A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a new way of organising care, bringing together all health and care services in a local area to deliver more joined up care to a population, usually covering around 50,000 people.

19/11/2025

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
• Unexplained upper abdominal pain
• Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
• Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
• Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
• Fatigue or general weakness

If you’re worried, please make an appointment via the online request form:
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

Tip: Find some great symptom-related resources here: https://shop.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/collections/symptoms-awareness

18/11/2025

Feeling the chill this winter? Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

• Reduce draughts where you can
• Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
• Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
• Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks
• Avoid alcohol
• Keep moving

Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months. Why not visit a Warm Welcome space, where you'll find heat, activities and connection? Find your local Warm Welcome spaces here: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space?l=58352091

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment. If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026: https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

14/11/2025

CAVS are hosting Community Services & Information at Runnymede Leisure Centre on Thursday 27th November 11.30am till 1pm

There will also be a winter slipper swap, bring your old slippers and swap them for a new pair for FREE! Help prevent slips and falls this winter.

See poster below for more details.

11/11/2025

Movember is here to change the face of men’s health. Too many men are dying before their time, and growing a moustache in November is a conversation starter for those difficult topics that could save lives. https://uk.movember.com/?home

*Trigger warning*

Did you know that in the UK, three out of four suicides are by men? This has to change. This month is a time to focus on men’s mental health, prevention and health promotion.

Have you noticed a friend’s change in mood? Maybe they’re not around as much, or they’re going through life changes? Reaching out can make all the difference. https://uk.movember.com/men-s-health/spot-the-signs

10/11/2025

Calling all local Fibromyalgia Warriors! We'd love to invite you to our new support group. If interested, please call Em on 07762945928 or email her on emma.holmes41@nhs.net!

📍Thundersley Methodist Church
📅Fortnightly on Thursday's
⏰10AM to 12PM

07/11/2025

Coming up on 9th November is Social Media Kindness Day. It is the annual reminder of the need to post thoughtfully all year round.

We understand that it can be difficult to get an appointment sometimes, or you may have to wait for a callback, but we’re doing our best to help you while under huge pressure. Our team are people too, and online posts left in frustrated haste can be hurtful.

If you’ve got a concern about any aspect of any GP Surgery's service, please speak to your Practice Manager. They’re always happy to hear from you!

In a world where you can be anything, be kind!

04/11/2025

Autumn Benfleet PCN PPG Newsletter 🍂

31/10/2025

For the first time, you can now pop into your local pharmacy to get your 2 and 3 year old protected against flu 💙

Flu isn’t just a heavy cold – it can make kids really poorly. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and often just a quick spray up the nose.

🦠 Keep them safe this winter. Book now or find a walk-in.

➡️https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

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28/10/2025

Congratulations! You have done the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking - and after 28 days of being smoke free, you're now 5 times more likely to quit for good 🎉

To keep on track as a non-smoker, have look at some tips on how to stay quit here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

24/10/2025

Whether you're wondering about weaning, looking into childcare options, or thinking about school readiness activities, Best Start in Life offers trusted information from the government and NHS. Get practical advice at .www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

21/10/2025

Don't quit quitting! Just one more week until you're five times more likely to quit for good 🎉

Until then, have a look at some tips on how to stay strong and - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

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