Willow Bank Surgery Meir

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

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.

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

27/01/2026

Do you order your prescriptions via the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service? If so, the way you will need to order prescriptions in the future is changing. From February 28th you will no longer be able to order your prescription though POD. Ask at your surgery for more details

27/01/2026

Do you want to Stop Smoking? Join us for out Free Stop Smoking service- no appointment needed, every Monday from 10 -12pm at Meir Primary Care Centre - Floor 2.
If you can't make it then - just give us a call and we'll arrange a time to suit you.