Norton Canes Health Centre - Dr Htike and Dr Nilar

09/09/2026

Today marks the start of Palliative Care Week so we're here to share what exactly is palliative care.

It may be thought that palliative care is only for people at the end of their lives. But this isn't always the case. You can have palliative care alongside cancer treatments that aim to help you live longer. Some treatments can control or reduce symptoms such as pain, nausea and loss of appetite. You may have palliative care at home, in a hospital, at a care home or in a hospice.

Finding out that you or a loved one is receiving palliative care treatment might bring up lots of different emotions. We're sending you a big hug. Please know our support services are here for you.

To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3SwGCz1

09/09/2026

07/09/2026

If you need urgent support in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent you can now call 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a mental health professional and get help 24/7. More information is available on our website: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health-2/crisis-mental-health-access-via-nhs-111/

07/09/2026

Do you have a stoma?

Come along to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Stoma Open Day to meet others with a stoma, speak to our specialist team and get expert advice and support.

- Thursday 1 October 2026
- 11am-3pm
- St. Andrews Church, Walsall, WS2 0AA

There will be a range of stands on the day, including stoma companies, support wear and charities, as well as the opportunity to speak to nurses and consultants from our stoma team.

The event is open to anyone with a stoma, along with their carers, friends and family.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

According to our recent survey, half of people affected by dementia struggle to access or coordinate support after diagnosis.

That’s why we’re launching Promise to Care next week.

Will you ask your MP to back the campaign and help us show why change is needed: https://action.dementiauk.org/invite-your-mp-to-promise-to-care-launch?duk=soalfaokptc&utm_id=soalfaokptc&utm_campaign=ptc&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Throughout the month, we’ll be going gold across our network of shops, sharing personal stories and updating on the work we’re doing to help more children and young people live longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.

Show your support and help raise awareness – drop into your local Cancer Research UK shop to pick up your gold ribbon.

01/09/2026

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/