Clift Surgery, Bramley

05/03/2026

This March, let's shine a light on Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!

As we age, our risk increases, with most cases affecting men 50+, and disproportionately impacting Black men.

Know the signs, contact your GP if something feels off, and learn more about this slow-growing yet treatable disease: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

03/03/2026

Connect To Support Hampshire SEND Local Offer Discovery Days

SEND Discovery Days offer a welcoming space for families to explore the wide range of local services and support available. They provide the chance to speak directly with the teams who work with children and young people with special educational needs and disability, helping families access timely information, early support, and meaningful connections within their community.

Families can expect
*Opportunities to meet professionals from key SEND services
*Information stands from charities, providers and community organisations
*General support and advice for children and young people aged 0-25
*Signposting to early help, assessment pathways and inclusive activities
*A welcoming, relaxed environment where families can explore at their own pace

There is a Discovery Day at Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Potters Walk, Basingstoke RG21 7LS Tuesday 12 May 2pm to 6pm

We are excited to share with you our ⭐NEW⭐ SEND Local Offer Discovery Days, a welcoming space for families to explore the wide range of local services and support available.

From Lyndhurst to Basingstoke, the SEND Local Offer Discovery Days are heading to venues across Hampshire this spring.

Each session offers:
⭐ A welcoming, relaxed environment
⭐ Guidance on education, health and social care support
⭐ Opportunities to connect with community organisations
⭐ Support for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25

Check the full event calendar and find your nearest Discovery Day: https://www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/family-information-and-services-hub-fish/send-local-offer/send-local-offer-discovery-days/

02/03/2026

Hope for Carers is a free self-help group for parents and carers of young people with mental health challenges.

The meetings this month are Thursday 5th March 7pm-9pm and Friday 6th March 10am-12pm at The Safe Basingstoke, 18 Wi******er Street, RG21 7DY.

02/03/2026

Basingstoke Sports Centre are offering the following free activities next Sunday, on International Women's Day!

Women's Strength & Conditioning Class with Alex
Main gym - meeting point at the podium
12pm - 1pm

Menopause & Strength Seminar with Mark
Remote Workspace
1:15pm - 2:15pm

To book your space for one of the classes, please use the Better UK app or visit: https://brnw.ch/21x0mwr

02/03/2026

Our Dr Ward is undertaking the Bright Equipment Lapland Arctic Ultra this week. This involves dragging a 20/30kg pulk within 10 days, over Swedish Arctic terrain for 500km and temperatures often reaching below -20C!!
We are so proud of her, especially as she is raising funds to buy much needed equipment for our frailty team, which will make such a difference to our most frail and housebound patients.

Iʼm raising money to Provide portable equipment for our community frailty team. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

23/02/2026

OpenSight are hosting a free 2 day workshop this Tuesday and Wednesday (24th & 25th February) at The Orchard, Basingstoke.
Insights is a supportive workshop for adults living with sight loss in Basingstoke and surrounding areas.
The workshop offers the opportunity to meet others, share lived experience, and gain practical advice and confidence for everyday life with sight loss.
You’re welcome to bring a family member or companion for support.
Email info@opensight.org.uk or call 023 8064 1244 to book or find at more.

Join us for a free two-day workshop at The Orchard, Basingstoke on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th of February.

Insights is a supportive workshop for adults living with sight loss in Basingstoke and surrounding areas.

The workshop offers the opportunity to meet others, share lived experience, and gain practical advice and confidence for everyday life with sight loss.

This workshop could really benefit adults who are newly diagnosed or finding it difficult to adjust to sight loss, but is open to everyone! And you’re welcome to bring a family member or companion for support.

Email info@opensight.org.uk or call to book or find at more.

We look forward to seeing you!

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23/02/2026

19/02/2026

Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually gets better in about 2 days.

There are things you can do when you have norovirus to help prevent infecting others:

✅ wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet or changing nappies (alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus)
✅ wash your hands with soap and water before preparing, serving or eating food
✅wash clothes and bedding that has poo or vomit on it on a 60°C wash and separately from other laundry
✅clean toilet seats, flush handles, taps and bathroom door handles
✅avoid contact with others as much as possible
❌do not go to school, nursery or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for 2 days
❌do not visit others in hospitals or places like care homes until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for 2 days

02/02/2026

February is oesophageal cancer awareness month.
In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year.
The oesophagus (also called the gullet) is a muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach and is part of the digestive system.
Cancer can develop anywhere in the oesophagus and we do not know exactly what causes oesophageal cancer.
The most common symptom is difficulty swallowing. It may feel as though food is sticking in your throat or chest.
Other symptoms can include:
🟢 food coming back up before reaching the stomach (regurgitation)
🟢 feeling sick or being sick
🟢 weight loss
🟢 chest, back or throat pain when swallowing
🟢 indigestion or heartburn that does not go away
🟢 a hoarse voice or a cough that does not go away
These symptoms can be caused by other conditions. But it is important to get them checked by your GP.

February is Oesophageal cancer awareness month. Find out more about Oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet) including signs and symptoms, treatments and online forums.

26/01/2026

Sport in Mind provide free sport and physical activity opportunities for children and young people to help build confidence and self esteem.