Wellbrook Medical Centre

03/09/2026

🩸 Blood Cancer Awareness Month 🩸

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month – an opportunity to raise awareness of blood cancers, recognise the signs and symptoms, and encourage people to seek medical advice if something doesn't feel right.

Blood cancer is the UK's third biggest cancer killer and can affect people of all ages. Symptoms can often be vague and may include:
🔸 Persistent fatigue
🔸 Unexplained weight loss
🔸 Frequent or recurring infections
🔸 Unexplained bruising or bleeding
🔸 Night sweats
🔸 Swollen lymph nodes
🔸 Ongoing bone or joint pain

These symptoms are usually caused by something other than cancer, but if they are persistent, unexplained or unusual for you, it's important to speak to a healthcare professional.

Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

If you have any concerns about your health, please contact the practice to discuss your symptoms.

💙 Together, we can help raise awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis and support everyone affected by blood cancer.

Say Blood Cancer

02/09/2026

💙 Alopecia Awareness Month 💙

This Alopecia Awareness Month, we're helping to raise awareness of alopecia and the impact it can have on people's lives.

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. It can affect anyone, at any age, and may occur for a variety of reasons. While it isn't usually harmful to physical health, hair loss can have a significant effect on confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

Living with alopecia can be challenging, which is why understanding, kindness and support are so important. By increasing awareness, we can help reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about the condition.

If you're experiencing unexpected hair loss or have concerns about changes to your hair, it's a good idea to speak to a healthcare professional for advice and assessment.

Let's work together to create a more supportive and understanding community for everyone affected by alopecia.

💙

Charity

19/08/2026

🌍 World Humanitarian Day 💙

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we recognise and thank the millions of humanitarian workers around the world who provide care, support and hope to people affected by conflict, disasters and other crises.

Their courage, compassion and commitment help save lives and protect the health and wellbeing of some of the world's most vulnerable communities.

As an NHS practice, we're proud to support the values of kindness, dignity and compassion that unite healthcare workers everywhere.

Today is an opportunity to reflect on the difference that humanity, empathy and working together can make—both within our local community and across the world.

💙 Thank you to all humanitarian workers for the incredible work you do.

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness of humanitarian assistance worldwide and the people who risk their lives in order to provide it.

19/08/2026

We are closed for staff training from 1.30pm on Wednesday 19th August. We will reopen at 8.00am on Thursday 20th August. If you need any urgent medical help while we are closed, please call NHS 111. Thank you

14/08/2026

11/08/2026

🔬 Be part of research. Help shape the future of healthcare.

Research helps us understand what works, improve treatments and make healthcare better for everyone.

You can help by signing up to Be Part of Research and finding out about research studies you could take part in.

👉 Watch the video to find out more and visit Be Part of Research to sign up.

Every participant can make a difference. 💙

https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

11/08/2026

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Fraud Team has launched a regular newsletter, ‘The Big Con’, to help raise awareness of the latest fraud trends, scams, and prevention advice. Produced by officers working on the frontline of fraud prevention, each edition provides real-life examples of how scams occur, the impact they can have, and practical steps people can take to protect themselves and others.

It is also available online at: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/news/derbyshire/news/campaigns/2026/july/hot-off-the-press-protecting-yourself-against-fraud/

07/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week 💙

This week we're celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and recognising the many benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both babies and parents.

Breastfeeding provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop, while also helping to protect against infections. It can also support a parent's health and wellbeing. Every family's feeding journey is different, and whether you breastfeed for a few days, a few months, or not at all, the most important thing is that you and your baby are supported.

If you're pregnant or have recently had a baby and would like advice or support with feeding, please speak to your midwife, health visitor, or a member of our team. There is help available, and you don't have to navigate your feeding journey alone.

💙 Every feed matters. Every family matters. Every journey is unique.

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03/08/2026