Lakeside Medical Centre

09/03/2026

National No Smoking Day - Pop‑up at Codsall Community Hub

Everyone Health - Staffordshire will be at the Codsall Community Hub on Wednesday, 11th March, hosting a National No Smoking Day pop‑up from 10am - 12pm.

Their team will be on hand to provide free advice, guidance and information about their FREE Stop Smoking service, supporting anyone who is thinking about quitting!

Drop by the stand to chat with the team and pick up useful resources to support your smoke‑free journey.

09/03/2026

You can now book a cervical screening appointment with Embrace if you are aged 25-34.

Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. The test, which is not to test for cancer but to help prevent cancer, is offered every five years.

📞Call 01902 444444 and quote “OPEN ACCESS” to book your cervical screening appointment.

Evening slots are available, but these appointment times are popular and get booked quickly. The team will do their best to accommodate you.

06/03/2026

📣 £1,000 grants now available to help keep older residents active

Community groups in South Staffordshire can now apply for up to £1,000 to support projects that help residents aged 65+ stay active, independent and connected.

This includes activities such as exercise classes, sports clubs, community groups, wellbeing sessions and more.

👉 Apply here: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/communities/community-funding

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

💉MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

02/03/2026

💙 March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Knowing your risk is an important first step. You can check your risk using the Prostate Cancer UK tool here:

🔗 https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

If you’re concerned about your risk or have symptoms, please contact the surgery.

27/02/2026

From Pain to Possibility - A 10 Step Journey

Are you living with chronic pain? If so, come and meet us at Perton Library to learn new ways to better manage your symptoms.

We are Sarah W (Health and Wellbeing Coach for Seisdon PCN) who will be guiding the discussions, and Sarah J (Care Co-ordinator for Seisdon PCN) who will be co-ordinating the groups.

📆Starting 17th March 2026 - 12.30pm-2.30pm
then the 3rd Tuesday of every month thereafter.

📧Please secure your place by sending an email to wellbeingARRS@staffs.nhs.uk

26/02/2026

👏Meet the team - Joanna!

Joanna is our fantastic Registered Dietitian who works across the GP Practices in Seisdon PCN.

Joanna aims to support patients’ knowledge around nutrition in relation to medical conditions and concerns. With this knowledge, patients can make educated choices on a day to day to support with their health goals.

Joanna joined our team in September 2025 and has been qualified since 2021 with experience in both adult and paediatric patients.

If you feel you would benefit from seeing a Dietitian, please contact your registered GP surgery.

20/02/2026

💉 Is your child up to date with their vaccinations?

Routine childhood immunisations protect against serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases.

⏰ Take a moment to check your child’s vaccination record and make sure they’re fully protected.

☎️ If your child has missed any vaccines, please contact the surgery to book an appointment.

For more information about the NHS childhood vaccination schedule, visit:

🌐 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

18/02/2026

13/02/2026

🗓️This week is National Apprenticeship Week. We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce Ellen, our fantastic Apprentice Receptionist.

Having an apprentice in Primary Care brings fresh energy, new ideas, and a passion for patient care into the team. Apprentices grow practical skills on the job, support day-to-day services, and help strengthen the future workforce of our practice.

It’s a win-win — apprentices gain valuable experience and qualifications, while patients benefit from a motivated, well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality care. 💙