Bryn Cross Surgery

05/12/2025

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and support for a range of minor illness – plus prescription medicines for some common conditions. All without a GP appointment!
Search ‘Greater Manchester Pharmacy First’ to find out more.

05/12/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and you’re invited to join us for Be Well’s first Festive Trail at Pennington Flash! 🎄

On Monday 22 December, embrace all things Christmas with a seasonal stroll through the beautiful nature reserve, meet festive characters along the way and keep an eye out for the big man himself, with the opportunity to hand deliver an extra special letter to Santa! 🎅

🎁 We’ll be keeping things jolly with facepainting, free hot drinks and yuletide treats for little ones. Christmas jumpers are encouraged – as well as suitable footwear! ☃️

Book your spot now via the Be Well app (just search ‘Pennington Flash’ and ‘Festive Trail’, or using the link in the comments 👇

🕐 Join us any time between 11am-1pm!

We ho-ho-hope to see you there ❤️

05/12/2025

Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with dementia and their families. Here are some tips to help you prepare. 💙

🕰️ It can be helpful to try to maintain some normal routines over Christmas.

🛒 Vital services like pharmacies, shops and GPs have reduced opening hours over the Christmas period. Planning ahead ensures you have everything you might need.

🕯️ Think about how you can adapt traditions so the person with dementia can continue to participate.

🎁 The person with dementia could help with festive preparations, such as wrapping presents, sending cards or putting up decorations.

🍽️ Consider if there’s any food the person with dementia prefers, and the portion sizes they normally eat.

🎬 You could ask a friend or family member to sit with the person with dementia, listen to music or watch your favourite film.

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05/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

05/12/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

04/12/2025

It’s Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week.

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can be similar to other conditions, so don’t try to diagnose yourself. See your GP if you're worried about symptoms.

01/12/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

01/12/2025

Living with epilepsy often means navigating misconceptions.

Words matter, and unintentionally hurtful comments can make an already challenging journey even harder. Let's create a more understanding community by learning what not to say.

Our graphic shares common phrases to avoid and why they can be unhelpful or upsetting.

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