Pennygate MedicalCentre

19/02/2026

Self-care

Over 15 million people in the UK are living with a health condition. This helpful toolkit shows the ways in which you can learn to manage your condition to help improve your overall quality of life.
https://www.bma.org.uk/media/1936/bma-plg-selfcare-nov-19.pdf

16/02/2026

Keeping active when you don’t feel like it

The weather in the UK can be cold and miserable during the winter, and days are shorter, so finding motivation to keep exercising can be challenging. This helpful article contains some brilliant hints and tips to help you stay active during the cold winter months.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...eep-exercising-in-the-cold-dark-winter-months

12/02/2026

Cost of living

Many people are struggling with the cost of living. The Government has some suggestions and resources to help and support: https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living/managing-money

10/02/2026

Safer Internet Day, 10th February

‘Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’ is the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day. If we work together, we can protect our children and each other from the harm that can be done on the internet.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026

09/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week, 9th–15th February

‘This is my place’ is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week. This week focuses on the importance of children having somewhere they feel they belong. https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

09/02/2026

International Epilepsy Day, 9th Feb

Anyone can have a one-off seizure. If you have a seizure, you may be diagnosed with epilepsy if your doctor believes there’s a high risk you’ll have further seizures. Around one in 100 people in the UK are living with epilepsy.
https://internationalepilepsyday.org/

06/02/2026

𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 - 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 🚐

Spotting cancer early saves lives ❤️
But do you know what signs and symptoms to look out for 👀

The NHS cancer awareness roadshow is coming to Tesco Extra in Hindley:

🟢 Friday 6th February
🟢 Saturday 7th February
🟢 Sunday 8th February

Go along for a friendly chat 😊, ask questions, and pick up helpful tips on how to “Get Cancer Clever”. 🎓

They are here to support you. 💙

🚐

06/02/2026

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, 6th February

Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that alter or injure female genitalia for non-medical reasons. If you know someone who may be at risk, there are steps you can take to protect them.
https://www.gov.uk/female-genital-mutilation-help-advice

05/02/2026

📢 Important Update for Our Patients

From 1 March 2026, we are changing the way we communicate blood test results.

Unless your result is clinically urgent, you will be notified of your blood results via the NHS App once they have been reviewed by a clinician.

Your clinician will:

Explain this process during your consultation

Ensure you have access to the NHS App

Check that we have your correct contact details

You will be able to view your results as soon as they have been reviewed.

If you are a vulnerable patient, or if you tell your clinician that you do not have access to the NHS App, your results will be failsafed, and a member of our team will contact you directly.

This change supports the patient-led care initiative. We are currently one of the few practices in Wigan that has not yet adopted this approach. Using the NHS App allows patients to receive results more efficiently and promptly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day, 5th February

Conversations are important for our mental health. Whether that’s a quick chat or something more meaningful, let’s make Time to Talk!
https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day, 4th February

Everyone’s cancer journey is unique to them. In the UK, we’re lucky to have access to healthcare free at the point of need. Let’s help to raise awareness. https://www.worldcancerday.org/

03/02/2026