This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 36, February 2025.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• Defibrillator availability in Kidsgrove.
• The Approach Carer Support and advice sessions in Talke.
• A new monthly carers support group for all carers, held in Kidsgrove Library.
• A new podcast episode where Kaktie, a Nurse at Audley Health Centre, talks about Cervical Screening.
• A visit to the surgery by children from Thursfield Primary School.
• What to do if you suspect someone is having a Stroke (FAST).
• Reducing your Carbon Footprint by disposing of used inhalers correctly.

Here are the dates for the Approach Carer Support and advice sessions in Talke, Tuesday’s 11 am - 1 pm @ Talke Pits Village Hall, High Street, Talke Pits. ST7 1QQ: -

• 28th Jan 2025
• 25th Feb 2025
• 25th March 2025
• 22nd April 2025
• 27th May 2025
• 24th June 2025
• 22nd July 2025
• 26th August 2025
• 23rd September 2025
• 28th October 2025
• 25th November 2025
• 23rd December 2025

Here are the dates for the Kidsgrove Carers group run by North Staffs Careres, held at Kidsgrove Library from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (3rd Tuesday of each month): -

• 21st January
• 18th February
• 18th March
• 15th April
• 20th May
• 17th June
• 15th July
• 19th August
• 16th September
• 21st October
• 18th November
• 16th December

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Link to the Podcast recorded by Katie about Cervical Screening -https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ybgu2QywSQS8hleqJQ1So?si=a30a58846a364097

Link to the article and pictures of the visit to the surgery by children from Thursfield Primary School -http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our websitehttp://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us atadmin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter -Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter -http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here -http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Katie MacKenzie from Audley Health Centre talks about the Cervical Cancer Screening process.

In this episode, Katie discusses various aspects of the test, talks through the process and tries to allay any concerns you may have. Katie covers topics such as: -

• The statistics behind Cervical Cancer rates.
• Who is eligible.
• Ways in which they can help reduce your anxiety
• What happens if HPV is detected.

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 35 - January 2025.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The Christmas party held for the socially isolated patients of the practice with a thank you message.
• Information on the next NHS App Workshop.
• Ensuring that your contact details are up to date if you have had a new mobile phone for Christmas.
• The Dry January challenge.
• inviting patients to join the PPG

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Link to the latest new blog on the PPG website where you can find pictures from the Christmas Parties - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

Dry January challenge/ alcohol change website- https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january?utm_campaign=dj25_brand_brand-terms&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_term=brandedterms&utm_content=freemix&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC4WZBnu-qMOxtfVrYkYAiR-yYFnU&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9m7BhD1ARIsANsIIvD3V18OzN7jpu4Rk2B9RWsU4VbgDwLwg1ncDOQG6C7HvxKaST5aIHAaAuIDEALw_wcB

Link to the PPG information pages - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 34 - December 2024.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The surgery opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. (Updated to reflect early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - 3:30 pm both days)
• Where to go for help during the Christmas period.
• Information on Urgent Treatment Centres.
• An update on the Practice Boundary change.
• Help on Staying Well this Winter.
• Information on Pension Credit with a link to the eligibility checker.
• How to find a Warm Space this winter.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Search for a Pharmacy near you - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Find out more about NHS 111 Service - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Haywood Community Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/walk-centre-haywood-community-hospital

Practice registration eligibility and boundary checker - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/patient-info/register/

Link to the Staying Well This Winter leaflet - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/staying-well-this-winter

Pension Credit eligibility checker. https://gov.uk/pension-credit

Find a warm space - https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 33 - November 2024.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The PPG party for socially isolated Patients – Donations request
• The VAST Door2Door Transport scheme.
• Parent and Child Parking at the surgery.
• Congratulations to Lesley Lomas on 40 years service for the NHS.
• Movember - Mens Health Awareness Month.
• Information on the RSV vaccinations.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

information otnhe VAST Door2Door trasport scheme - https://vast.org.uk/door2door/

Movember, 5 things you should know - https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/general

Information on the RSV Vaccine - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 32 - October 2024.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The availability of the Podcast by Dr Hussain.
• October being National Stop Smoking Month.
• The Carer Advice Day on 24th October.
• The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.
• A request to make sure People who have served in the Armed Forces are registered as veterans with the practice.
• The Friends and Family Test results for September.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Podcast by Dr Hussain - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

NHS Stop Smoking website - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey - https://www.ncpes.co.uk/

Link to the online Friends and Family Test form: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Episode description

Dr Hussain, who joined the practice in June, talks to us about her journey to becoming a GP, and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice.

During the chat, Dr Hussain covers such things as: -

• What made her want to be a GP?
• How she progressed after qualifying.
• What brought her to the area and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice.
• The best part of being a GP.
• A message to the patients.

and a little bit about herself.

I’m sure you will find the interview both informative and interesting, I know I did.

As always, If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts, you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

Here is the link to the online Friends and Family Test mentioned in the podcast: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

The main Item of this episode is an update on the Defibrillator project currently being undertaken by the PPG.

It also contains: -

• Details on how to learn CPR in 15 Minutes.
• Information on how to locate Defibrillators near you.
• Information on the Digital Skills Workshop being held in Newcastle Library
• The Friends and Family Test results for August 2024

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Learn CPR in 15 minutes -https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr

LLink to online Defibrillator finder (Defibfinder UK) - https://www.defibfinder.uk

Link to the practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/

Link to the Latest News page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

Link to the online Friends and Family Test form: - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-online

Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here

More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions, or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠