Leek and Biddulph PCN

04/09/2026

💚Looking for support to get into work or stay in employment?
Connect to Work is a FREE service that helps people who need extra help to get a job and keep it.
What is it?
Connect to Work is a Government-funded programme designed to help people facing more complex barriers to employment. Whether you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or another support need that makes work more challenging, Connect to Work can provide personalised support every step of the way.

✅ Build your confidence for work
✅ Find a job that suits your skills and circumstances
✅ Receive tailored, ongoing support that works around you
✅ Get the help you need to succeed and thrive in employment

Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. Connect to Work is here to help you take the next step towards meaningful, sustainable employment.

www.staffsjobscareers.com/C2W/Connect-to-Work

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

💚National Food Bank Day in 2026
💜It is observed annually on the first Friday of September to raise awareness about hunger, honour volunteers, and encourage food and fund donations for local hunger-relief organisations. 💜

04/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆. 🤰💙

Regular physical activity can help you adapt to the changes happening to your body, support your overall wellbeing and prepare your body for labour. 🏃‍♀️

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, you can usually continue with your normal daily physical activity or exercise for as long as you feel comfortable. Activities such as walking, swimming and pregnancy-friendly exercise can all be great ways to keep moving. 🚶‍♀️🏊‍♀️

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
• Always warm up before exercising and cool down afterwards.
• Keep well hydrated, particularly during warmer weather. 💧
• Avoid exercising in very hot conditions.
• Don't exhaust yourself – you should still be able to hold a conversation while exercising.
• Avoid activities where there's a risk of falling or being hit.
• After 16 weeks, avoid exercising while lying flat on your back for long periods.

If you weren't active before pregnancy, don't suddenly begin strenuous exercise. Start gently and build up gradually. 👍

Every pregnancy is different, so speak to your midwife or healthcare professional if you're unsure which activities are suitable for you. 💙

NHS pregnancy exercise advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/exercise/

03/09/2026

💜Did you know you can self-refer to our PCN Social Prescribing Team using the online form on our PCN website at:- www.leekandbiddulphpcn.nhs.uk
click onto:-
💚Our services
💚Scroll down to Our Social Prescriber Form
💚Fill in the form - which is mostly tick boxes
💚Agree to privacy policy
💚Press submit
💜That's it!

03/09/2026

💜Are you suffering with your Mental Health?
Leek & Biddulph PCN (Primary Care Network) have there very own Mental Health Practitioners who are experienced registered nurses with varied nursing backgrounds. We also have a Support Time & Recovery Worker to work alongside the MHP's to support your recovery💜
Our service primarily delivers assessments of your mental health either face-to-face or via the telephone.
💚We also hold a support group "Diverse Minds Group" on a Wednesday at Leek Fire Station between 10am-12pm if you want to pop along!
Speak with your GP practice for further information 💚

03/09/2026

💜Are you suffering with back, neck, shoulder, knee or joint pain💜 Leek & Biddulph PCN (Primary Care Network) has its very own First Contact Physiotherapists ready to help you with muscle, joint and movement problems - without needing to see your GP first!

💁‍♀️Meet Sabrina and 💁‍♂️Adam our PCN Physiotherapists, experts in assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions - such as back, neck, shoulder, knee or joint pain.

All you need to do is to ask your GP practice reception team for a First Contact Physio appointment where they can book you in with Sabrina or Adam