Dr Raju and Partners

06/03/2026

04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early.

Symptoms can be vague and may include:

- persistent bloating
- tummy pain
- feeling full quickly
- needing to wee more often
- unexplained changes in appetite

If you notice ongoing symptoms that are unusual for you, it’s important to speak to your GP. When discussing symptoms, let your doctor know about any family history of cancer, not just ovarian cancer and not only in parents or siblings, as this can help assess your overall risk.

Keeping up to date with cervical screening when invited is also an important part of protecting your gynaecological health. Early action can make a real difference. 🎗️💙🩺✨

Learn more about ovarian cancer: https://ow.ly/tAAC50YlU5z

Read about spotting the signs and acting early: https://ow.ly/6X1c50YlU5C

27/02/2026

Thinking about stopping smoking? 🤔

Get free, friendly support from your local stop smoking service in Meir.

📍 Mondays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Meir Primary Care Centre
📞 0808 169 1869

No appointment needed.

27/02/2026

Patients who order their prescriptions using POD will need to order using another method such as the NHS APP. https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

20/02/2026

🚭 Quitting smoking improves your health.

Free support is available in Meir to help you take that first step.

📞 Call 0808 169 1869
🌐 quitsmokingstoke.co.uk

You don’t have to do it alone. Join us on Floor 2 every Monday from 9am- no appt needed.

11/02/2026

📢 If you are needing to send in your repeat prescriptions once the POD service is closed.
Please use our email address surgeryinbox@stoke.nhs.uk OR online e-consult service for this. Please allow 48hrs for this to be signed off by the clinician! 📢

05/02/2026

If you order prescriptions for a loved one using Prescription Order Direct (POD), please be aware that this service will close on 27 February. Find out how you can order prescriptions from 28 February here: https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/prescriptions1.aspx?t=2