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Our March newsletter highlights a wide range of important national health and wellbeing campaigns, offering advice, support and trusted resources for patients and families. This month we cover: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – symptoms to look out for and access to a helpful symptom checkerhttps://ovarian.org.uk/ovarian-cancer/ovarian-cancer-symptoms/ovarian-cancer-symptoms-checker/ Endometriosis Action Month – understanding symptoms and when to seek…

YOU & YOUR BABY: FRIENDLY IMMUNISATION DROP‑IN CLINIC Unsure about childhood vaccinations? Have questions or worries you’ve never had the chance to ask? You’re not alone — and that’s exactly what this session is for. Join us for a relaxed, welcoming space where parents and carers can talk openly with experienced nurses, get clear information,…

International Prenatal Infection Month – Advice on preventing infections during pregnancyhttps://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/infections-that-may-affect-your-baby/https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/ Cost of Living Support – Help with managing money and accessing food supporthttps://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living/managing-moneyhttps://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food/find-a-foodbank Keeping Active in Winter – Tips to stay active during colder, darker monthshttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/fitness/keep-exercising-in-the-cold-dark-winter-monthshttps://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/fitness/easy-winter-exercise-tips-help-you-stay-fit/ Depression Support – Self-help advice and guidance on managing low moodhttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/cope-with-depression/ Stay Well This Winter – Advice on…

🌟 New Year, New Challenges – Tips for setting realistic goals and sticking to your resolutions. 🐶 Walk Your Dog Month – Benefits for you and your furry friend. 🥕 Veganuary – Plant-based recipes to boost your health and the planet. 🧠 Mental Health Support – Ideas for managing stress, mood, and motivation. 🍷 Dry…

If you are aged 40 or over AND have a close relative (parent, sibling, child) with glaucoma, you would be entitled to a free NHS sight test. Glaucoma often has no symptoms, and so it is best to have your eyes checked regularly so it can be picked up early. Why family history matters Having a family link to glaucoma…

December Newsletter  Mental health: Festive season can be overwhelming; set boundaries, rest, talk to someone; support at https://www.mind.org.uk Flu: Flu season is here; flu jab still available for eligible patients Older adults: Christmas can be lonely; Age UK advice line 0800 678 1602; friendship services available World AIDS Day (1 Dec): Promote testing, prevention and…

🌟 November Awareness Overview This month we’re supporting a range of important health and wellbeing campaigns. Here’s what’s happening: 💜 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Often shows no early symptoms Knowing the signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes Look out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue 🥸 Movember –…

🌟 Community Event Announcement! 🌟 We’re proud to share that one of our GPs, Dr Arief Ahamed, has helped organise and will be speaking at the upcoming Faith & Health: Drug Awareness Community Event. 📅 Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025🕙 Time: 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM📍 Venue: Community Centre, 5 Crawshaw Street, Dewsbury, WF13 3ER…

🌟 North Road Suite – October Highlights 🌟 💉 Flu & COVID Vaccines now available – free flu jabs for eligible groups, and COVID vaccines bookable at local pharmacies. 🚫 Missed Appointments – 179 missed in August, totalling 40.6 hours of lost clinical time. Please cancel if you can’t attend. 🌱 Wellness Works at North…

As part of the introduction of the ‘You and Your GP’ Charter from 1st October, each ICB is required to have a mechanism in place for patients to have an alternative way of providing feedback or expressing a concern. If you wish to provide feedback or express a concern, your GP practice is the first…

Early detection saves lives. Bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screening helps identify cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more effective and recovery is better. At our practice, we want to ensure all patients have the information and support they need to attend screening, especially those from vulnerable or ethnic minority groups. Who is…

Why This Matters to Us At North Road Suite, your feedback is at the heart of how we improve our services. Listening to what you say helps us make real changes that matter to you — and we’re committed to showing you how your voice makes a difference.

From 23rd June 2025, some patients maybe eligible for Mounjaro which might help them manage their weight. There is no need to contact us as all eligible patients will be contacted by us in the next few weeks. Please see below the eligibility criteria under the current NHS rollout? In the first year, Mounjaro is…