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]

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