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