This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 38, April 2025.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• Surgery opening times over the Easter and May Bank holiday period
• Information on an offer from Dougie Mac for free Will Writing in May.
• Details of the PPG AGM.
• Information on the Wheelchair and equipment loan service provided by the NN-PCN PPG.
• Details on a service for helping people with their digital skills, free to people with a N-U-L Borough Council postcode.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Pharmacy location web page - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Help on using the NHS 111 Service - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Dougie Mac Will Writing Service - Email, [email protected], Website, www.dougiemac.org.uk/gifts-in-wills, Telephone, 01782 344308.

Contact for the Wheelchair Loan Service - Ernie Green, 07718 648472

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 37, March 2025.

The newsletter contains items on: -

• The Cancer Tour Bus venues and dates.
• Defibrillator Update.
• Surgery opening times over the Easter period
• Information on the Spring COVID booster vaccination programme.
• An update on Dr Bradshaw.
• Information on the next Dementia Carer Support Group Meeting at Talke.
• Friends and Family results for February.
• Social Prescribing and what it has to offer.

These are the links referenced in the podcast: -

Pharmacy location web page - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Help on using the NHS 111 Service - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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 at[email protected]

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[email protected]⁠ 

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: -

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

The newsletter contains items on: -

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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

The newsletter contains items on: -

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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

The newsletter contains items on: -

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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

The newsletter contains items on: -

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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: -

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

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

It also contains: -

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 [email protected]

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠