Hannage Brook Medical Centre

06/03/2026

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering and not quite had the impetus to get up and out on a Saturday morning…here’s your chance!

Want to volunteer tomorrow? We are looking for someone to help with the equipment, a time keeper, someone to give out tokens, 2 barcode scanners, 2 marshals, a parkwalker, report writer and pacers for 20, 22, 35 and 40 mins.

If you can volunteer tomorrow please comment below or send us an email to blackrocks@parkrun.com

06/03/2026

📣 Booking & Contact Info for March Events

🌸 Menopause Café – Thurs 12 March, 7–8.30pm
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mhi-menopause-cafe-tickets-1983525606484?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌅 Light the Way Sunset Walk – Sat 14 March
Free event – please sign up so they know numbers:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mhi-light-the-way-sunset-walk-march-14th-tickets-1983244728370?aff=oddtdtcreator

📧 General enquiries: MHInitiative@yahoo.com

💛 Come along and be part of our amazing Wirksworth community.

05/03/2026

The sun is starting to shine and the excuses NOT to get outdoors are diminishing…

03/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

Nearly 2% of our patients are living with endometriosis and that’s only those with a confirmed diagnosis. We know many more may be experiencing symptoms without answers.

Endometriosis can significantly impact daily life, and diagnosis is often delayed. Raising awareness helps people recognise symptoms sooner and seek the support they deserve.

https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

27/02/2026

💙 Link for booking in
https://hannagebrook.co.uk/living-well-with-musculoskeletal-msk-conditions-together/

23/02/2026

💜 Eating Disorders Awareness Week – 23 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 💜
Theme: Community – no one should face an eating disorder alone. 🫶

📌 Signs it’s time to reach out:
• Anxiety about food, weight or eating habits
• Skipping meals or extreme dietary changes
• Rapid changes in weight, mood, or health

📞 Get help early:
• GP – for assessment & referral (all ages)
• Derbyshire support: CAMHS (under 18s), Compass Changing Lives, Kooth (11–25)
• Adult support: NHS eating disorder services, Beat Helpline 0808 801 0677, online peer support
• Childline: 0800 1111 (under 19)

Eating disorders affect all ages – support is available. ❤️

22/02/2026

This is what great men’s mental health should look like every day of the year… (not only when you are winners at Ashbourne Shrovetide)
💙Collaboration over competition
💙Support and cheerleading one another
💙Viewing each other with positive intent
💙Not making judgmental assumptions when you don’t know what’s going on in someone’s life
💙Saying well done and thank you more often: just noticing

Tough Enough to Care, Men’s mental health group, Hannage Brook Tuesday evenings.
Or https://toughenoughtocare.help/

21/02/2026

🌳 Explore the Eastern Moors in 2026! 🥾

Looking to discover new moorland areas and meet new people? Join the Walk Moor programme for a series of FREE guided walks led by qualified leaders!

🗓️ Quick Details:
Distance: All walks are between 2 and 3.5 miles (approx. 90–120 minutes).

When: The first Tuesday of every month, starting March 3rd.
Time: All walks start at 10:30 am.
Dog Friendly: Four-legged friends are welcome (on a lead less than 2m).

🎒 What to Bring:
The moorland weather can change quickly! Please come prepared with:
Waterproof jacket and warm layers.
Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots (essential for uneven/muddy ground).
Water and some cash for potential post-walk refreshments.

📍 Where to Meet?
Walks start from various locations including Longshaw Estate, Birchen Edge, Shillito Wood, and Curbar Gap. Check the images for What3words references for each starting point!

✉️ How to Join:
While you can meet at the start, reserving your place is best, to receive route updates:
📧 Contact Sam Barton at: Sam.barton@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
📞 Or call: 01629 761194

Have fun on the moors! 🦌🌿

18/02/2026

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because you can feel completely well while damage builds quietly in the background.

Left untreated, it increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney damage (including kidney failure). Take a look to learn more about BP and how you can keep yours well maintained through lifestyle measures.

https://patient.info/heart-health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension

16/02/2026

Continuing with Heart Health Month and following Valentine’s Day, let’s start with signposting you to a free interactive course from the British Heart Foundation on learning CPR:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes

16/02/2026

🌟 Explore the Derbyshire Community Mental Health Map! 🌟

Did you know there’s a free, easy‑to‑use community mental health map that brings together lots of local support and services in one place? 📍💚

Whether you’re looking for crisis support, peer groups, helplines, wellbeing activities, self‑help resources, nature connection guides, or other local mental health support, this interactive map has it all. It’s a great way to find the help and connections that matter most, all across Derbyshire. 📌 https://dccmhsp.com/m/information

✅ Find support options near you
✅ See community groups, services & resources
✅ Discover pathways to wellbeing and connection

Mental health matters, and so does knowing where to turn for support. 💬

14/02/2026

❤️ February is Heart Month ❤️
It’s not just about Valentine’s Day. Now we have your attention… let’s talk about your real heart. 🫀

Heart Month is a reminder to take simple steps that can make a big difference to your health and to support the lifesaving work of the British Heart Foundation.

Here are a few ways to look after your heart:
• Stay active, even a brisk 30-minute walk helps 🚶‍♂️
• Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit, veg and wholegrains 🥦🍎
• Know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers 📊
• Learn CPR, it could save a life ❤️‍🩹

Small changes today can protect your heart for years to come.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/

Special thanks to Jess, our Pharmacy Technician with a big heart, and an even bigger sense of humour for bringing this photo to life!