Kidsgrove Medical Centre Dr Harbidge & Partners

Kidsgrove Medical Centre Dr Harbidge & Partners Welcome to Dr Harbidge & Partners, Kidsgrove Medical Centre page. This page is for informa A wheelchair can be borrowed from reception.

We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us. Serving You

Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment. Partners in Care

Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided. This partnership philosophy extends even further and our active patient group exists to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction. Access & Parking

Free car parking is provided at the Medical Centre. Disabled driver spaces are situated by the main entrance to the building; these should be reserved for those patients with a blue badge. Doctors

Dr Claire Harbidge (f)
MB ChB DRCOG DFFP (Birmingham 1994)

Dr Benoy Bhaskar (m)
MB BS (India 1992) MRCP (UK) MRCGP (UK)

Dr Richard Jenkins (m)
MB ChB (Manchester 2006) nMRCGP (2011-2014) DFSRH

Dr Fami Ebrahim (m)
MBBS (India) MD General Medicine MRCGP MRCP

💉 Are you up to date with your vaccinations this winter? 💉Flu and COVID-19 can be more serious during the colder months,...
08/12/2025

💉 Are you up to date with your vaccinations this winter? 💉
Flu and COVID-19 can be more serious during the colder months, especially for the elderly and those with chronic conditions. Vaccines are the best protection for you and your loved ones.

You should have a Flu vaccine if:
• aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026).
• have certain long-term health conditions.
• are pregnant.
• live in a care home.
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance.
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system.

The children's flu vaccine is recommended for:
• children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023).
• school-aged children (Reception to Year 11).
• children aged 6 months to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions.

COVID-19 booster: You should have a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
• are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026).
• are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.
• live in a care home for older adults.

❄️ Cold weather tips, stay safe & warm this winter ❄️Winter is in full swing! Cold weather can affect health, especially...
05/12/2025

❄️ Cold weather tips, stay safe & warm this winter ❄️
Winter is in full swing! Cold weather can affect health, especially for the elderly, young children, and people with chronic conditions.

✅ Tips to stay safe:
• Keep your home warm (18–21°C in living areas).
• Dress in layers and wear hats, scarves, gloves.
• Eat well, stay hydrated, and stay active indoors.
• Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours.

If you feel unwell, do not hesitate to get in touch with us, we want everyone to stay safe, healthy and warm this winter!

🩺 Free NHS health checks — do it for a healthier future!Are you between 40 and 74? The NHS Health Check is designed to s...
05/12/2025

🩺 Free NHS health checks — do it for a healthier future!
Are you between 40 and 74? The NHS Health Check is designed to spot the early signs of stroke, heart attack and type 2 diabetes.
It is available to anyone aged 40-74 who lives in Staffordshire and is not under the care of a GP for pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Everyone Health have launched a Roadshow across Staffordshire — with pop-up and mobile clinics in community centres, leisure venues, supermarkets and more.
To check what locations are available near you, head over to: https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk/nhs-health-check-roadshow/

📞 If you’d like to find out more or to take up the offer yourself, call 0333 005 0095 or text HEART to 60777 to book your Health Check.

Even if you feel healthy, this quick 20-30 minute check-up could make a big difference to your long-term health.
Please share with family, friends or neighbours aged 40–74, it only takes a few minutes to help keep heart, kidney and diabetes risks under control. ❤️

Dr Harbidge and Partners would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our F...
05/12/2025

Dr Harbidge and Partners would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our Friends & Family Test last month. It is lovely to read so many positive comments about our team!

We’re dedicated to providing you with the best possible care and experience. One of the key ways we do this is through the NHS Friends and Family Test. This allows us to gather your valuable feedback, which helps us continually review and improve our services.

Your thoughts and opinions are incredibly important to us. By sharing your experiences, what you enjoy and areas where we can improve, you’re helping us make positive changes. This ensures we can offer the highest quality care to all our patients.

Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the best service possible!

To see past results of our Friends and Family Test visit 👉 https://www.kidsgrovemedicalcentre.co.uk/our-practice/friends-and-family-test-results/

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments last month.Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can...
04/12/2025

Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments last month.

Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen here.

It makes a dramatic difference to us here at Kidsgrove Medical Centre and also to the NHS as a whole if you inform us in good time that you are unable to attend your appointment, we then may be able to offer the slot to another patient.

The impacts it can have if you do not attend or inform us of cancellation of your appointment:
➡ Increase in waiting time for appointments
➡ Frustration for both staff and patients
➡ A waste of resource
➡ A potential risk to the health of the patient
➡ Each missed GP appointment costs the NHS an average of £30 per person

🏠 Looking for a Care Home? 🏠Finding a suitable care home for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. Knowing what...
03/12/2025

🏠 Looking for a Care Home? 🏠
Finding a suitable care home for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision much easier.

💡 Healthwatch have gathered helpful information and resources to guide you through the process and help you make the right choice, head over to:
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-03-21/how-do-i-choose-right-care-home

Take the stress out of choosing a care home and feel confident in your decision.

🌍 International Day of People with Disabilities: 3rd December 2025 🌍We are committed to providing accessible, inclusive,...
03/12/2025

🌍 International Day of People with Disabilities: 3rd December 2025 🌍
We are committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care for everyone in our community.

On this International Day of People with Disabilities, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of people with disabilities, and we reaffirm our dedication to removing barriers and ensuring equitable healthcare for all.

✅ Our surgery strives to:
• Offer accessible services and facilities for patients with disabilities.
• Listen and respond to individual healthcare needs.
• Promote awareness and understanding among our staff and patients.

Let’s continue to build a community where everyone’s voice is heard, valued, and supported.

💙 Together, we can make healthcare truly accessible for all.

🕯️ National Grief Awareness Week: 2nd to 8th December 2025Grief is a deeply personal experience, and there’s no “right” ...
03/12/2025

🕯️ National Grief Awareness Week: 2nd to 8th December 2025
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and there’s no “right” way to feel or process it. This week, we acknowledge the impact of loss and encourage support for those navigating their journey through grief.

Alongside our experienced GPs and nurses, our PCN offers a range of services to help you through difficult times, including:
• Mental health practitioners.
• Social Prescribers.
• Health and wellbeing coach.
Submit an online consultation through our website if you’d like to discuss any feelings with any of our team!

💛 Ways to cope and seek support:
• Talk to someone you trust about your feelings
• Give yourself permission to feel and take time to heal
• Join a local or online support group, you don’t have to face grief alone, support is available.

Learn more about the campaign here: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/

😡 Anger Awareness Week.This week is Anger Awareness Week, a chance to understand our emotions and learn healthier ways t...
02/12/2025

😡 Anger Awareness Week.
This week is Anger Awareness Week, a chance to understand our emotions and learn healthier ways to manage anger. Feeling angry is normal, but how we express it can affect our health, relationships, and wellbeing.

💡 Tips to manage anger:
• Take a few deep breaths before reacting.
• Step away from the situation if you need to.
• Talk to someone you trust.
• Try physical activity to release tension.

If anger is affecting your daily life or relationships, we can provide support and help you access services like counselling or stress management programs, we also have a PCN Health & Wellbeing coach, Suzannah, who is always on hand to help you manage your wellbeing.
If you’d like an appointment with Suzannah, you can submit an online consultation request via our practice website or contact reception to ask for an appointment, stating the reason why you would like to be seen the best telephone number to call you on and Suzannah will arrange an appointment.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

🧔‍♂️ It’s Decembeard! Growing Beards, Raising Awareness 🎗️This December, men across the UK are ditching their razors to ...
02/12/2025

🧔‍♂️ It’s Decembeard! Growing Beards, Raising Awareness 🎗️
This December, men across the UK are ditching their razors to take part in Decembeard, a campaign to raise awareness and funds for bowel cancer, the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.
Early detection saves lives, spotting the signs of bowel cancer early makes treatment much more effective.

🚻 Know the symptoms:
🔹 Persistent changes in bowel habits.
🔹 Blood in your poo.
🔹 Unexplained weight loss.
🔹 Tummy pain or bloating.

If you notice any of these symptoms, please don’t ignore them!
Let’s raise awareness, start conversations, and help beat bowel cancer.

See how you can get involved by visiting: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/news/men-grow-beards-in-december-for-decembeard/

🌟 Knowing the signs and symptoms of Anemia 🌟Anaemia happens when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells t...
01/12/2025

🌟 Knowing the signs and symptoms of Anemia 🌟
Anaemia happens when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen, and it’s more common than you might think!

🩸 Common symptoms include:
🥱 Tiredness or lack of energy.
😵 Dizziness or feeling light-headed.
❄️ Cold hands and feet.
😖 Frequent headaches.
🫁 Shortness of breath, especially during activity.
🫀 Irregular or rapid heartbeat.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and there’s no clear reason why, it’s important to get checked.

💬 Speak to us if you’re concerned, or would like some advice and support.

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Stoke-on-Trent
ST74AY

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
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Thursday 8am - 1pm
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