Alderwood Medical Practice

04/12/2025

Coping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever have to go through. Whether it’s expected or not, it can affect us in lots of different ways, and there's no right or wrong way to feel 💜
This National Grief Awareness Week, Age UK's bereavement guide is here to help you explore how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling that way, and some of the things that could help – now and in the future. To read the guide, visit:

Someone close to us dying can be one of the hardest things that we ever have to go through. Our guide can help you process your feelings.

03/12/2025

Please help WMAS be there for those who need us most by only dialling 999 for emergencies and life-threatening situations.

For non-emergencies, please consider alternative options such as 111 or Pharmacy First, or your GP Practice allowing them to respond to the patients who need us most as quickly as possible.

02/12/2025

The festive period can be a difficult time for many people. This webinar is designed to offer practical support, comfort and reassurance. It will cover:
· Budgeting and money saving tips over Christmas
· Loneliness, grief and staying connected
· Homelessness and connection building
· Low mood, anxiety and stress management
· Mindfulness and looking after yourself
· The impact of social media at Christmas The session is completely free and open to all. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../2139b9b1-e049-48d0...

The festive period can be a difficult time for many people. This webinar is designed to offer practical support, comfort and reassurance. It will cover:

· Budgeting and money saving tips over Christmas

· Loneliness, grief and staying connected

· Homelessness and connection building

· Low mood, anxiety and stress management

· Mindfulness and looking after yourself

· The impact of social media at Christmas The session is completely free and open to all. 2139b9b1-e049-48d0-89a9-bcd9de2b83a1@bde029d0-ff35-40f1-a99f-10cda77defa7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2139b9b1-e049-48d0-89a9-bcd9de2b83a1@bde029d0-ff35-40f1-a99f-10cda77defa7

19/11/2025

Staffordshire Women's Aid offer the following service starting November 14th.
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage or so-called honour-based violence, you can come and talk to us in a safe, women-only space.
✔ Emotional support
✔ Specialist information and guidance
✔ Safety planning
✔ Access to wider SWA services
🗓 Every 2nd & 4th Friday: 14th Nov / 28th Nov / 12th Dec
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 SWA Women’s Centre, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford
💻 Or online via chat at staffordshirewomensaid.org
No appointment needed, just come along!

👉 Our Drop-In service is live this week starting Friday 14th November ✨

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage or so-called honour-based violence, you can come and talk to us in a safe, women-only space.

✔ Emotional support
✔ Specialist information and guidance
✔ Safety planning
✔ Access to wider SWA services

🗓 Every 2nd & 4th Friday: 14th Nov / 28th Nov / 12th Dec
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 SWA Women’s Centre, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford
💻 Or online via chat at staffordshirewomensaid.org

No appointment needed, just come along!

07/11/2025

💙MENS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH💙
November is known as Men's Health Awareness Month, also called Movember. The month highlights topics such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and su***de prevention.
How You Can Get Involved:
🩵Grow a moustache: The Movember campaign is famous for inviting men to grow a moustache to raise awareness and start conversations about men's health.
💙Promote conversations: Encourage men to talk about their health, seek support, and end the stigma around discussing feelings and struggles.
🩵Support charities: Donate to or participate in events for charities like Movember and Prostate Cancer UK.
💙Adopt healthier habits: Promote general well-being by adopting healthier lifestyles.
Below are organisations which could be helpful:
prostatecanceruk
Movember
su***deprevention.official
mensmindsmatter
Samaritans
The Odd Balls Foundation - Testicular Cancer

06/11/2025

💙MENS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH💙
November is known as Men's Health Awareness Month, also called Movember. The month highlights topics such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and su***de prevention.
How You Can Get Involved:
🩵Grow a moustache: The Movember campaign is famous for inviting men to grow a moustache to raise awareness and start conversations about men's health.
💙Promote conversations: Encourage men to talk about their health, seek support, and end the stigma around discussing feelings and struggles.
🩵Support charities: Donate to or participate in events for charities like Movember and Prostate Cancer UK.
💙Adopt healthier habits: Promote general well-being by adopting healthier lifestyles.
Below are organisations which could be helpful:
prostatecanceruk
Movember
su***deprevention.official
mensmindsmatter
Samaritans
The Odd Balls Foundation - Testicular Cancer

Men’s Health Matters – Free Community Event at Hednesford Football Club ⚽
Support Staffordshire, in partnership with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, is inviting men of all ages to a special Men’s Health Matters event aimed at promoting wellbeing and raising awareness of key health issues.
🗓️ Date: Thursday 13 November
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: Hednesford Football Club
This free event offers a fantastic opportunity to take charge of your health in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Highlights include:
✅ Free health checks provided by Everyone Health
🏥 Market stalls featuring local health professionals and services
🎤 Inspiring talks on men’s health and wellbeing
📄 Free information and resources to support healthier lifestyles
Whether you're looking to get a quick check-up, speak to professionals, or simply learn more about looking after your health, this event is for you.
Come along, bring a friend, and take a positive step towards better health.
Cannock Chase Life Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles Support Staffordshire

06/11/2025

Changes new Stay Well Staffordshire service is the main mental health support service for young people ages 5-18yrs (up to 25 with SEND or careleavers) in Staffordshire, offering support with mild-moderate mental health needs.

05/11/2025

Men’s Health Matters – Free Community Event at Hednesford Football Club ⚽
Support Staffordshire, in partnership with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, is inviting men of all ages to a special Men’s Health Matters event aimed at promoting wellbeing and raising awareness of key health issues.
🗓️ Date: Thurssday 13 November
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: Hednesford Football Club
This free event offers a fantastic opportunity to take charge of your health in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Highlights include:
✅ Free health checks provided by Everyone Health
🏥 Market stalls featuring local health professionals and services
🎤 Inspiring talks on men’s health and wellbeing
📄 Free information and resources to support healthier lifestyles
Whether you're looking to get a quick check-up, speak to professionals, or simply learn more about looking after your health, this event is for you.
Come along, bring a friend, and take a positive step towards better health.
Cannock Chase Life Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles Support Staffordshire

04/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

03/11/2025

29/10/2025

Men’s Health Matters – Free Community Event at Hednesford Football Club ⚽
Support Staffordshire, in partnership with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, is inviting men of all ages to a special Men’s Health Matters event aimed at promoting wellbeing and raising awareness of key health issues.
🗓️ Date: Thursday 13 November
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: Hednesford Football Club
This free event offers a fantastic opportunity to take charge of your health in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Highlights include:
✅ Free health checks provided by Everyone Health
🏥 Market stalls featuring local health professionals and services
🎤 Inspiring talks on men’s health and wellbeing
📄 Free information and resources to support healthier lifestyles
Whether you're looking to get a quick check-up, speak to professionals, or simply learn more about looking after your health, this event is for you.
Come along, bring a friend, and take a positive step towards better health.
Cannock Chase Life Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles Support Staffordshire

28/10/2025

Launching on Tuesday, 4th November 2025, the Burntwood Memory Café will run every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon in the library’s Meeting Room.

The café will continue to offer a FREE welcoming, supportive space for people living with memory loss or dementia, their families, and carers to come together, enjoy conversation, activities, and companionship.