Pennygate MC

As of the 2nd October 2024 Pennygate Medical Centre will be operating on a new telephone system. Unfortunately this means that our contact number will be changing from this date. As of 2/10/24 the surgeries number will be: 01942 366947!

Why should you use antimicrobials like #antibiotics and antifungals the right way? Since 2015, World #AntimicrobialResistance Awareness Week has raised awareness on antibiotic resistance, urging responsible antimicrobial use.

It’s World #AMR Awareness Week. Did you know misusing antibiotics leads to drug resistance and side effects? Learn about #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025

If you’re an older adult, or you care for an older adult, @age_uk can offer help, support and advice to help you stay healthy and #well. ageuk.org.uk

This year, #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek focuses on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). People with #ARFID eat very restricted diets and have few ‘safe’ foods. They may fear trying new foods and, over time, this can affect their health and wellbeing.

#Children can experience #stress in similar ways to adults, but they may express their stress in different ways as their ability to describe their feelings may not match the depth of their emotions.@UNICEF unicef.org/parenting/ment…

In the UK, someone dies from a heart or circulatory condition every three minutes. That’s almost 500 people every day, and almost 200,000 every year. February is #HeartMonth, so let’s raise awareness and help reduce this number.@TheBHF bhf.org.uk

Over 15 million people in the UK are living with a health condition. This helpful toolkit shows ways in which you can learn to manage your condition to help improve your overall #QualityOfLife. @NHSuk nhs.uk/planners/yourh…

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 that you’ll have further seizures. Around one in 100 people in the UK are living with #epilepsy.@IntEpilepsyDay epilepsy.org.uk

#HappyChineseNewYear! Chinese New Year is a time for celebration. You can find out more about how Chinese New Year is celebrated here: rmg.co.uk/stories/topics…

#TogetherForABetterInternet is the theme of this year’s @safeinternetday. If we work together, we can protect our #children and each other from the harm that can be done on the internet. saferinternetday.org

#FemaleGenitalMutilation (FGM) is procedures that involve altering or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons. If you know someone who may be at risk, there are steps you can take to protect them. gov.uk/female-genital… if you,who's already been taken abroad.

#ExpressYourself is the theme of this year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Children should be able to express their thoughts and feelings, and have their thoughts and feelings considered. childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

#Tinnitus is a condition that affects the noises individuals hear. Some sufferers hear buzzing, running water or ringing in their ears. The effect of constant noise on mental health can be significant. @uk_tinnitus tinnitus.org.uk/join-the-cause…

Across the globe, there’s #inequality of access to cancer treatment. In the UK, we’re lucky to have access to #healthcare free at the point of need. Let’s help to raise awareness. #WorldCancerDay worldcancerday.org

Conversations are important for our mental health. Whether that’s a quick chat or something more meaningful, let’s make #TimeToTalkDay timetotalkday.co.uk

If you receive #care from others, you’ll know how important it is that you’re treated with dignity and respect. #DignityActionDay helps to raise awareness of this important issue. @DignityCampaign dignityincare.org.uk/Dignity-in-Car…

February is #InternationalPrenatalInfectionMonth and it’s important to raise awareness of infections that can affect your unborn child if you’re pregnant, but also to be aware that if you catch an infection, that infection may pose a risk to others. nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Measles cases are rising across England. 2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella. For more information and how to book ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR