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