Lucie Wedgwood Surgery

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

International Day of People with Disabilities, 3rd December

International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) celebrates and promotes the rights of everyone with a disability and this year, the focus is on building an inclusive society.

We’re an accessible, disability-friendly practice – if you require support, please do contact our reception team.

[Tip: Add your personal touches here, such as ramps, loop hearing systems, accessible signage, etc.]

03/12/2025

Grief Awareness Week, 2nd-8th December

Losing someone we love changes us and how we see the world. Pain doesn’t fade, but as time passes, with support, compassion and strength, you can find that your hope returns, shaped by your memories.

This Grief Awareness Week, the focus is on growing with grief and how you can work towards a future where, although you will not forget, you can learn to smile again.

If you’re struggling with grief, please reach out: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/

[Tip: Share any local grief support groups or counselling services.]

02/12/2025

Crohn’s and colitis, 1st-7th December

Crohn’s disease and colitis are often invisible to the outside world but they deeply impact on the daily life of sufferers.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is not just a stomach ache; it’s fatigue, uncertainty, flare-ups, strict diets, hospital visits, and strength that often goes unseen. Sharing awareness and showing compassion can help support Crohn’s and colitis sufferers.


https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

Did you know that 1 in 120 people suffers from Crohn’s disease and colitis? Inflammatory bowel disease can cause a range of symptoms, such as:
Diarrhoea
Blood or mucus in your poo
Stomach pain
Feeling very tired or generally unwell

If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms over a prolonged period, it’s worth making an appointment to speak to your GP.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/crohns-disease/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuytsHjQvqc

We're here for everyone with Crohn's and Colitis

01/12/2025

World AIDS Day, 1st December

Held every year on 1st December, World AIDS Day is more than a ribbon. We continue to advocate for access to testing, treatment and prevention for everyone.

Together, we can work towards a future where HIV is no longer a global threat, aiming to end new cases by 2030.
https://tht.org.uk/support-us/world-aids-day/what-is-world-aids-day

This World AIDS Day, it’s the perfect time to review a few tips on keeping ourselves and communities safe in preventing HIV.
Use condoms consistently and correctly
Get tested regularly
Talk openly with partners about sexual health

To learn more, visit this link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

https://openclinic.org.uk/clinic-location/stoke-on-trent/

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

28/11/2025

Foodbanks

There is nothing worse than hunger when you’re cold, and if you’re struggling to feed yourself or your children, a food bank can supply an emergency parcel with enough food for at least three days.

To receive support from a food bank, you’ll need a referral for a food voucher. Contact your local Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/food-bank/using-a-food-bank/

With the cost of living soaring, more and more people are struggling to feed themselves and their families. Remember, if you’re in need, your local foodbank is there to help.

https://stokeontrent.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Here are the opening times and locations for our foodbank centres. Everyone who comes to the foodbank for emergency food needs to have a valid foodbank voucher.

25/11/2025

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25th November (may also be called White Ribbon Day)

Every ten minutes, a woman is killed. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women raises awareness about all forms of violence against women. Wear orange as a bright and optimistic colour; this represents hope and a future free from violence against women and girls.

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24/11/2025

Our Christmas Hampers are filling up. If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket, please ask the staff in reception.
Any donations for the Christmas raffle are most welcome. 🥰

21/11/2025

Everyone has days when they are not well. If you have diabetes, being unwell can affect your glucose control so it is important that you know how to manage this. The link below will give you essential information on:
• How illness affects your glucose levels
• Looking after yourself
• What to eat and drink
• Managing your medication
• When to seek help

Type 2 diabetes: What to do when you are ill

20/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

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 our online request form.
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

Purple Lights for pancreatic cancerPurple Lights for pancreatic cancer is an annual campaign in the UK that takes place duringNovember’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and supports the global awareness initiative,World Pancreatic Cancer Day, taking place on Thursday 20th November 2025. Light up...

20/11/2025

Carers’ rights, 20th November

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights that the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to – to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve. This year, the theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’. As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you and helps you to reach the support you so need, to reduce the pressure when you’re caring for others.

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Being a carer is hard. There are no set hours and you’re often caring for someone close to you.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or friend. They may not even view themselves as carers. But who looks after you when you’re looking after someone else? All carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish. Discover more here: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.