The Village Surgeries Group

04/03/2026

It’s HPV Awareness Day!

HPV is a common virus that 4 in 5 of us will get at some point in our lives. Most of the time our immune system clears HPV within two years without causing any problems.

There are over 200 strains of HPV, split into two groups: high-risk and low-risk.

Low-risk types of HPV are not connected to cancer. These types of HPV can cause warts on hands and feet and ge***al warts.

High-risk HPV can sometimes, if it lingers, cause changes to cells which can lead to certain cancers over time: head and neck, a**l, cervical, vulval, vaginal and pe**le cancer.

HPV is passed on through skin-to-skin s*xual contact. This includes s*xual touch, oral, vaginal and a**l s*x, and sharing s*x toys. Because the virus is passed on through skin-to-skin contact, it is easy to get and difficult to completely protect against.

There is a vaccination against certain strains of HPV and cervical screening to help prevent cervical cancer.

We have lots of information on HPV on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/resource/hpv/.

03/03/2026

Did you know that 82% of men who have an untreated abdominal aortic aneurysm die from it?

If you're a man, aged 65+ don't ignore your invite for free, 10-minute AAA check.

It could save your life.

➡️nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/

02/03/2026

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

Make sure you are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure you are up to date with your MMRV vaccinations.

24/02/2026

It's not unusual for children to feel lonely, and sometimes it can difficult to know what to say. If your child tells you they feel lonely, it's important to listen carefully to them.

Young people can reach a Childline counsellor by calling 0800 1111, sending an email, or via chat.

For some support and advice search 'NSPCC loneliness' 💚

23/02/2026

22/02/2026

NHS 111 online will check your symptoms and get you the help you need.

Next time you need urgent medical help, go to ▶️ 111.nhs.uk

20/02/2026

🍲 In the kitchen, everyday products can easily be mistaken for food or used in the wrong way by someone living with dementia. This increases the risk of accidental poisoning.

RoSPA’s poisoning prevention checklist offers simple guidance that helps carers reduce risks while enabling people to stay involved in daily tasks, such as:
- Improving safe storage of food and non-food items
- Creating clear routines and prompts
- Reducing confusion around household products
- Putting simple safety measures in place.

Explore the guidance: https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/poisoning-dementia

19/02/2026

If you are in pain or need support, help, or advice, please contact your dental practice as usual.

If you don't have a usual dentist, call the Cheshire and Merseyside dental helpline: 0161 476 9651