Dealing with loneliness Loneliness can affect us all, at any time of our lives. We might live in a busy city or a rural location, on our own or with … [continue] Loneliness – Every Mind Matters
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Upcoming Events at Gas Street Longbridge Pancake Party 13th feb 24 Stay + Play
Find Help In Brum Are you concerned about the rise in cost of living? Find some helpful contact details for advice and support. Birmingham City Council and partners are working … [continue]
Antibiotic Amnesty
Antibiotic_Amnesty Our annual Antibiotic Amnesty campaign aims to combat the rise of antibiotic resistance by reducing the number of antibiotics being used unnecessarily and unsafely. Thank you for supporting our … [continue] Antibiotic Amnesty
Measles Escalation 2023
We have been notified that measles is now circulating in England and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Europe is likely to see an increase of infections and … [continue] Measles Escalation 2023
Sleep and Arthritis Free Workshop
Do you have arthritis or a long-term MSK condition? Do you struggle to get a decent nights sleep? What are sleep essentials and how can you improve your sleep? Sign … [continue] Sleep and Arthritis Free Workshop
Versus Arthritis Self Management Programme
Do you have Arthritis or a long-term MSK condition? Do you want to manage your condition alongside your medical care? We know how much strength it takes to live with … [continue] Versus Arthritis Self Management Programme
Fatigue & Arthritis Free Workshop
Do you have Arthritis or a long-term MSK condition? Do you Feel tired all the time? Sign up to our FREE workshop and understand what fatigue is and the effect … [continue] Fatigue & Arthritis Free Workshop
Northfield NNS Newsletter – August edition
Welcome to our August edition of the Northfield NNS Newsletter. Hello from Jess here. And welcome to our August newsletter which has a bit of a summer theme going on. … [continue] Northfield NNS Newsletter – August edition
Samaritans #TalkToUs campaign
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re proud to share the charity’s awareness-raising campaign #TalkToUs, to remind people that Samaritans are there for anyone who needs … [continue] Samaritans #TalkToUs campaign
318 appointments not attended in Jan – March 2023
We need your help! We had 318 appointments not attended between January and March 2023. We are aware that sometimes things happen and this cant be helped but we would … [continue] 318 appointments not attended in Jan – March 2023
85 appointments missed in June 2023
We had 85 missed appointments in June where patients did not attend and they were not cancelled in advance of the appointment time. Please if you are unable to attend … [continue] 85 appointments missed in June 2023
Are you having a difficult time?
Please come and talk to us – we can help with Low Mood, Struggling to Cope or Suicidal thoughts The Talking Space service offers an out of hours, safe place, … [continue] Are you having a difficult time?
‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign
“We Are Undefeatable” is a movement supporting people with a range of long term health conditions Being Undefeatable is understanding that how you feel can change from day-to-day, that everybody’s … [continue] ‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign
Rape and Sexual Violence Project’s Helpline and Webchat service
The Helpline and Webchat service is run by trained team members who are there to listen and support survivors of sexual violence, and their supporters. The service is non-judgemental, non-advice … [continue] Rape and Sexual Violence Project’s Helpline and Webchat service
Self care for diabetes
Cuppa Squad is a fantastic charity based in Birmingham who offer free health advice for adults living with diabetes such as diet and lifestyle advice, encouragement, and friendly support in … [continue] Self care for diabetes
Access to medical records from 01.11.2022
Dear Patients, RE: Update on access to records go-live You may be aware, the planned go-live date for all patients to have prospective record access was the 1 November 2022, however … [continue] Access to medical records from 01.11.2022
Primary Care Recruitment Event 17.09.22
Come to our Primary Care Recruitment Event to find out more about the job roles, speak to teams recruiting and get support with job applications and interview techniques.
Bank Holiday 29th August 2022
Dear patients The practice will be closed on Monday 29th August 2022 and our telephone lines will re-open on Tuesday 30th August at 8.30am. You can access primary care services … [continue] Bank Holiday 29th August 2022
King Norton Springs to life! Well-being Chats
Join our group to chat, learn and share: Support your mental health Learn to relax Reduce Anxiety De-stress Connect with others and to your community Every Wednesday from 1 pm … [continue] King Norton Springs to life! Well-being Chats
Northfield Community Partnership Events & Updates
Household Support Fund Update Northfield Community Partnership are the lead facilitators for the Household Support Fund for the Northfield and Selly Oak Constituencies. On the 10 of August, the current round … [continue] Northfield Community Partnership Events & Updates
Talking space
Our Talking Space Service offers an out of hours, safe place, to come and chat with our Intervention Workers. Please come and talk to us if you are suffering from … [continue] Talking space
Community Beach Events
Please see below information on Beach Events in July and August organised by Northfield Community Partnership Family fun events taking place on Northfield Beach on 28th to 31st July 2022 … [continue] Community Beach Events
Bluebell Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy
Bluebell’s practice is located within the Hydrotherapy Department at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2AP. We have provided specialist Hydrotherapy treatment and land based Physiotherapy treatment to a very … [continue] Bluebell Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy
GamCare’s Young People’s Service (YPS)
The service is available for anyone aged 11 to 18 living in the UK that is worried about their own, or someone else’s gambling or money spent in gaming. We … [continue] GamCare’s Young People’s Service (YPS)
We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and … [continue] We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice
Mental health awareness week 9th – 15th May 2022
Here at Hawkesley Medical Practice we are promoting and creating awareness for Mental Health Awareness Week from 9th May until 15th May. We have added some links onto our site … [continue] Mental health awareness week 9th – 15th May 2022
Stress and anxiety support groups
In Hawkesley, the Spring to Life group are starting a programme to help people experiencing stress and anxiety. Spring to Life serves people who want to grow in emotional well-being. … [continue] Stress and anxiety support groups
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022
The practice will be closed on Monday 2nd May 2022. West Heath Surgery will be offering routine appointments on this date between 9am – 1pm. Please contact the practice on … [continue] Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022
The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme is a new service for people living with Type 2 diabetes. A FREE new one year programme to support you to: Lose weight Reduce … [continue] The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme