The Aldergate Medical Practice

02/03/2026

💛🎗 March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month 🎗💛
This month more than 1,000 people will find out they have a brain tumour. Together, we can help raise awareness of this devastating disease and support the vital research needed to find a cure.
🧢 Wear A Hat Day – Friday 27th March
Pop on your favourite hat, gather your friends, family, colleagues and community and help raise life‑changing funds. A simple hat can spark a powerful conversation.
✨ Light Up the UK
Help illuminate landmarks across the country in pink and yellow to shine a light on the importance of brain tumour research. You can also join the moment at 7:30pm on Sunday 1st March by lighting a candle and sharing a photo.
💬 Why It Matters
One in three people in the UK know someone affected by a brain tumour. More than 100,000 people are estimated to be living with the impact of a diagnosis. By raising awareness, we can help fund essential research and support those affected.
💖 Get Involved
Whether you take part in Wear A Hat Day, light up a landmark, host a fundraiser, or simply share this message, your support brings hope to thousands.
👉 Learn more and get involved: Brain Tumour Research – Brain Tumour Awareness Month
https://braintumourresearch.org/pages/brain-tumour-awareness-month

Join Brain Tumour Research for Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Participate in events to raise awareness and fund vital research.

23/02/2026

✨ Stay protected — get the vaccine! ✨
MMR protects against measles, mumps and rubella. It’s safe, effective, and if you missed it, it’s not too late. Kids now get MMRV at 12 & 18 months.
💙 Check with your GP & learn more on the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

09/02/2026

JANUARY: We Came, We Saw, We… Answered A LOT of Calls ✨

Here’s what our fabulous team got up to last month 😄👇

📞 7,969 calls answered
💻 2,942 online requests
🩺 1,255 in‑person GP consultations
💬 750 online GP consultations
👩‍⚕️ 666 clinician appointments
💉 1,232 treatment‑room appointments
💊 5,093 prescriptions processed

Thank you to all our wonderful patients for keeping us busy, smiling and heavily caffeinated! ☕🤣
If February could arrive with fewer sniffles and slightly more chocolate, that would be great for everyone involved. 🍫😘

04/02/2026

🌈 LGBT+ History Month 2026

This February marks the 22nd UK LGBT+ History Month.
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history. And recognising the ongoing work needed to ensure everyone feels safe, seen and supported. 💗

💡 Theme: Science & Innovation
This year highlights LGBT+ scientists and innovators and the impact of their work on technology, healthcare and global challenges.

Let’s use this month to...
✨ Claim our past
✨ Celebrate our present
✨ Create our future

Learn more at https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/

04/02/2026

🌍World Cancer Day - Together We Are 🌍

We stand together to honour everyone affected by cancer and to support a future where every person is seen beyond the diagnosis.
The 2025–27 theme “United by Unique” reminds us that every story matters and people‑centred care makes all the difference 💞

How you can make a difference today...

✨Share a story or message of hope
✨Support someone affected by cancer
✨Learn more about prevention and early detection
✨Get involved with local or global initiatives

Let’s stand united and help create a world where compassion and action lead the way!

01/02/2026

February is Heart Month! ❤️

February is officially the month to show your heart some love!

Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease...but together we can help keep the nation’s hearts beating strong 💪🏻

🫀📱 Learn CPR in just 15 minutes!
Meet - ’s free online tool that teaches you CPR using just your phone and a cushion.
In 15 minutes, you’ll learn to spot a cardiac arrest, make a mock 999 call, practise compressions with feedback, and even learn how to use a defib.
Over 40,000 people have an out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest each year in the UK, CPR can more than double survival chances!
For more information visit https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes

This February, let’s walk more, laugh more, learn CPR - and keep every beat going strong! 💓

27/01/2026

💛 Protect Your Child with the MMR Vaccine 💛

The vaccine protects children from measles, mumps and rubella - illnesses that spread easily and can cause serious complications like meningitis, hearing loss and risks in pregnancy.

Children now receive the vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella + chickenpox) in two doses at 12 and 18 months. If your child has missed a dose, it’s never too late to catch up - call us to book in!

helps protect your child and vulnerable people in the community. It has been used safely for decades and provides long term protection 👊

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

22/01/2026

📱Make managing your health easier with the NHS App!

The NHS App lets you quickly view your GP health record, order repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, find your NHS number, and access NHS 111 online - all from your phone or tablet.
Not sure how to get started? Libraries across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent can help you download and use the app. 📚

See your closest library here - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/your-primary-care/primary-care-digital-access/nhs-app/

👉 Available on iOS and Android
👉 Learn more: www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

19/01/2026

💙 Blue Monday 💙

Today is Blue Monday, often called the “saddest day of the year” - a reminder that many people feel a dip in mood at this time of year.

Between cold weather, shorter days and the post‑holiday slump, it’s completely normal to feel a bit low.
Blue Monday is really about encouraging us all to pause, check in with ourselves, and look after our mental wellbeing.

Here are a few small ways to brighten your day:
✨ Talk to someone you trust
🚶 Take a short walk
🌤️ Give yourself a break from negative news or social media
🥰 Be kind to yourself

We’re here if you need support. 💙

17/01/2026

🌟 Pharmacy First makes getting help easier! 🌟
You can now get treatment for common conditions straight from your local pharmacy - no GP appointment needed.
This includes sore throat, earache, sinusitis, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs (for women 16–64).
Quick. Convenient. Expert advice right on your doorstep. 💙

16/01/2026

Thinking About Weight‑Loss Medications? 💉

Weight loss medications are tools to help manage weight, but not a magic cure! 🪄They can help reduce appetite but are most effective when combined healthy habits:

🍎eating nutritious foods
🏋‍♀staying active
💧keeping hydrated

Swipe through the slides to learn more!

12/01/2026

💉 Need a Blood Test?

Skip the wait and get your blood test done at our brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital.

✅ Faster appointments for quicker results
✅ Open Monday to Friday, 7am - 7pm
✅ Same-day appointments available

Book now via Swiftqueue:

👉 https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/index.php
or scan the QR code in the image.

Please note: You’ll need a referral from your GP or hospital before booking. Don’t forget to bring your blood form to your appointment.