Malthouse Surgery

11/09/2026

Gynaecological cancers include womb, ovarian, vulval, vaginal and cervical cancer. Great progress has been made in prevention, but there is still a long way to go. Currently:

There are more than 22,000 cases of gynaecological cancer in the UK each year
60 people are diagnosed each day
21 people die of a gynaecological cancer each day
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month aims to improve knowledge of symptoms, raise funds for more research into prevention and cure, and ensure that more people are diagnosed early enough. You can find fundraising ideas, support and more information about treatment in the UK

To help save lives, we focus on preventing or improving the early diagnosis of womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancer.

10/09/2026

This afternoon the surgery will be closed from 13.00pm for GP and staff training. In the event of an emergency, please call 111 where you will be diverted to an on-call GP. The surgery will be re-open on Friday 11th September @ 8.00 am.

10/09/2026

It is estimated that there are currently more than 720,000 su***des per year worldwide, and each su***de profoundly affects many more people.

This year’s theme for World Su***de Prevention Day is ‘Changing the narrative on su***de’. It aims to inspire everyone to engage in open and honest discussions about su***de and suicidal behaviour and create better cultures of understanding and support.

We are all invited to light a candle at 8pm to show support for su***de prevention, to remember a loved one, and for the survivors of su***de. There are also many other ways you can get involved, which you can find on their website:

Here are some examples of how you can change the narrative on su***de over World Su***de Prevention Day 2025.

08/09/2026

Currently, pulmonary fibrosis cannot be stopped, but there are treatments to slow its progress, and to assist with breathing. During September you can help to raise funds for research into prevention, treatments and cures for this debilitating disease. Read a variety of diagnosis stories and find fundraising ideas at the awareness month website.

You can share online, tell your story, bring people together in your community, go your distance, speak up for better care, donate, or do more than one action.

07/09/2026

Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK's biggest at-home blood pressure testing and awareness event and is run by Blood Pressure UK.

Around a third of people in the UK have high blood pressure, which can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes, but it has no symptoms, so the only way to know you have it is to get checked. High blood pressure can be treated with medication, and also by making healthier lifestyle choices, but this will only happen if you know your blood pressure numbers are high!

You can find out how to take your own blood pressure at home on their website, where you can also find out how to donate, volunteer or fundraise for Blood Pressure UK.

Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.

04/09/2026

Urology diseases include urology cancers such as bladder, kidney, prostate, pe**le and testicular cancers, but also benign conditions, including incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTIs), erectile dysfunction and kidney stones.

This awareness Month is an opportunity to bring together urology researchers and medical professionals, patients and their families, and decision makers, in order to highlight the facts and statistics around urology health, share videos and resources, webinars and roadshows, and organise health and wellbeing sessions, events and fundraising activities.

There are lots of ways you can get involved and support the Month.

Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign taking place in September to raise awareness of urology diseases. It is run by The Urology Foundation.

03/09/2026

Alopecia simply means ‘hair loss’. There are many different types of alopecia, and various medical conditions and side effects of treatments that can cause hair loss. Some of the most well-known include male or female pattern balding, chemotherapy, and the autoimmune condition ‘alopecia areata’ which causes sudden, patchy hair loss anywhere on the body, from small round patches to complete hair loss.

Alopecia Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of alopecia and highlight the significant emotional and psychological impact of the condition. It is also an opportunity to raise funds for research and support for the millions of people affected.

You can find out more about the different types of Alopecia, treatments and support, as well as fundraising ideas and volunteering opportunities on the Alopecia UK website

Last updated: 4 July 2025. Next review: 4 July 2027 There is no cure for any type of alopecia but there are treatment options that can work for some of those who are affected. Alopecia is unique to everyone, and a treatment that works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another. Becaus...

27/08/2026

Some people may experience an extreme allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, and need urgent medical treatment. Symptoms include:

Swelling of the throat and tongue
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, or breathing very fast
Feeling tired or confused, faint or dizzy
Cold skin, or blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if the person has brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet
If you, or someone you are with has some of these symptoms after a bite or sting, call 999 and ask for an ambulance. If you have an adrenaline auto-injector pen, follow the simple instructions on the side to use it. To find out more, visit:

Anaphylaxis can come on very quickly. As soon as you suspect anaphylaxis you must use one of your adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI) without delay.

24/08/2026

When you go on holiday, as long as you are not going to be away for more than three months, you can order extra medication in advance. Make sure you order your repeat prescriptions early, so that you have your medication in plenty of time. You may be asked to provide dates or evidence of your travel before your medication is issued.

When you travel:

Keep your medication in your hand luggage in case you need it, or in case your suitcase is lost or delayed
If you are travelling abroad, check before you leave whether your destination country has any restrictions on the medication you are taking
Bring your prescription details with you and have them ready in case you are asked to show them

When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.

21/08/2026

An average of 328 people in the UK and Ireland lose their lives to accidental drowning every year, and many more have accidents in and around water. The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has produced the Water Safety Code to help keep you safe this summer, follow the four simple steps:

Stop and Think
Wear bright colours, check for danger and follow safety signs.

Stay together
Never swim alone, keep young children in arm’s reach, tell someone where you’re going.

In an emergency, call 999
Call 999, don't enter the water yourself, instead: Phone. Float. Throw

Phone 999

Throw something to them that floats

Encourage them to Float to Live

Float to Live

Tilt your head back – Keep your airway clear and your ears under the water
Relax and breathe – Fight the urge to panic, try to get your breathing under control
Spread your limbs – Extend your arms and legs to stabilise yourself in the water
Scull if needed: Gently move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
Wait for help – It is normal if your legs sink (everyone floats differently)
Once your breathing is steady, signal for help or swim to safety

There are lots of resources, posters, information and ways to get involved in spreading water safety awareness at

RLSS UK aims to ensure that everyone has the know-how to stay safe whether they are spending time in, on or around water.