Heartwood Medical Practice

18/11/2025

❤️ Self-Care Week 2025 17-23rd November 2025

This week focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. The theme is “Mind & Body”.

Empowering people with the confidence and knowledge to look after themselves when they can, and access health services and hen they need to, gives them greater agency in their life and encourages healthy behaviours that help prevent ill health in the long-term.

For more information please visit: https://www.selfcareforum.org/about-us/what-do-we-mean-by-self-care-and-why-is-good-for-people/

17/11/2025

‼️The Practice will be closed Wednesday afternoon (Wednesday 19th November 2025) from 1:30pm for staff training. The practice will reopen at 7:30am Thursday 20th November 2025.

For medical assistance during this time please call 111.

12/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

11/11/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, this year the campaign is .

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. Spotting the signs could save your life. Do you know the symptoms?

Every year, nearly 10,000 people in the UK lose their lives to pancreatic cancer the deadliest common cancer.
Sadly, half of the people diagnosed with this deadly disease will die within 3 months, and 93% will die within 5 years.

For more information: https://shop.pancreaticcancer.org.uk

10/11/2025

🧦 Odd Socks Day 2025 - Monday 10th November and marks the start of Anti-Bullying week.

It is designed to be fun and encourage people to express themselves and their individuality and what makes us all unique.

Every year bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow. That's why this anti-bullying week, we're empowering young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.

09/11/2025

Today we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our Armed Forces.

Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities will forever be remembered with gratitude, and their legacy of courage continues to inspire us all.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them 💙

07/11/2025

🌿 International Stress Awareness Week 🌿

3-7 November 2025. This week aims to highlight the importance of stress management and mental health awareness in both personal and professional environments.

05/11/2025

🚶🚶‍♀️Heartwood Walk & Talk group

We are proud to say that Heartwood Medical Practices Walk & talk Group has now been running for 3 years.

The walk takes place every Friday at 10am, meeting in Heartwood reception at 9:45am. The group walk for around 45-60 minutes, on mostly flat paths.

For more information contact Helen Leve our health and wellbeing coach. Patients from all Swadlincote surgeries are welcome.

05/11/2025

🥸 November means the start of Movember, its aim is to unit millions of people around the world to grow moustaches, raise awareness, and fund life-changing projects for men’s health.

On average, men die four to five years earlier than women, and many of these deaths are preventable. Su***de remains the leading cause of death among men aged 15–49, and millions more battle untreated mental health conditions. Movember addresses this crisis head-on by funding initiatives that encourage men to talk, seek help, and take charge of their wellbeing

For more information or to get involved visit: https://uk.movember.com

29/10/2025

In September 2025, there were 231 appointments patients did not attend, that is 38.5 hours of clinical time wasted.

Please ensure if you are no longer able to attend, you call the surgery to cancel your appointment on 01283 818100 and press option 2, or via our website:
https://www.heartwoodmedicalpractice.co.uk/navigator/cancel-an-appointment/

28/10/2025

💙 October is National Cholesterol Month.

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think - but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Take charge of your health with small, manageable changes that can make a big difference.

Making some simple dietary changes can be powerful for lowering cholesterol, but where do you start?

This National Cholesterol Month, take on our 1-2-3-4-5 Food Challenge and introduce just one simple and practical cholesterol-busting habit every week.

By the end of October, you’ll have five new heart-healthy habits under your belt! We’ll support you with practical tips, tasty recipe ideas, and a handy tracker to keep you motivated and on track.

Download & start the challenge today: www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol-smart/1-5-food-challenge

27/10/2025

Unfortunately, due to staff illness we are short staffed today and possibly for the rest of this week.

This will impact on availability of urgent / same day appointments, as well as some routine appointments being rescheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and patience whilst we try to source additional staffing.

Please also see a reminder of all NHS services available to you on the picture attached.