We are closed for Good Friday and for Easter Monday we will re open on the Tuesday as normal.
For any medical queries please contact 111 or your local pharmacy
Any emergencies please contact 999.
Happy Easter from all at the Grange Practice
Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke. Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech – is it slurred? Time – it’s time to call 999. When stroke strikes remember to Act F.A.S.T. nhs.uk/actFAST
NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance will be getting the conversation going on ovarian cancer this March.
The alliance’s earlier diagnosis team will be out and about during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with its latest campaign – ‘let’s talk about ovarian cancer’.
The campaign has been launched to encourage women to know the signs of ovarian cancer and contact their GP if they are concerned; this is part of a new drive to increase earlier diagnosis of the disease.
Around 230 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Kent and Medway every year. In 2020, 57 per cent of cases were diagnosed at a late stage.
Women can be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at any age but it’s more common in women aged between 60 and 80.
The main symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
• persistent bloating or a swollen tummy
• reduced appetite or feeling full quickly after eating
• pain or tenderness in your tummy or pelvis (the area between the hips)
• urinary symptoms (needing to wee more urgently or more often).
These will be:
• frequent – they will usually happen more than 12 times per month
• persistent – they don’t go away
• new – they’re not normal for you.
There are many other (non-cancer) causes for these symptoms but if you are concerned, it’s best to get them checked out.
Contact the practice of you have any questions or queries.
Local roadshows are listed below:
Come and celebrate Social Prescribing Day with us at The Grange on Thursday 9th March 2023! Melanie, our Social Care Practitioner will be in the waiting room all day happy to answer any questions you may have, and to give advice and support.
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising care coordinators, social prescribers, social care practitioners, local community groups and regional and national organisations which support people’s health and wellbeing.
Together we want to raise awareness of what social prescribing is, how it works, and how it changes lives.
Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone – like loneliness isolation, or stress due to financial pressures or poor housing.
Social Prescribing is a way of connecting people to non-medical activities, groups and support that can address unmet needs, and help people live the best lives they can.
Testimonials from our patients:
I have known Melanie for approximately 4 years and during that time she has been very caring and thoughtful. Whenever I’ve had to contact her she listens and understands and gets the appropriate help I need. Female, 84y
Melanie Oliver has been giving me some much needed support recently, and I really appreciate that she often checks in with me to see how I am doing. Melanie is a good communicator and her care and dedication are clear in the way that she always tries to help me as much as she can. Melanie is friendly and positive and has a good sense of humour, qualities which can be a great support through difficult times. Female, 68y
It brightens up my day when you call. Female, 82y
I have found Melanie to be really helpful and I really appreciate her calling me every week. Female, 58y
I really appreciate Melanie has really made me feel as if I’ve got someone to help me if needed. Melanie goes above and beyond always, so caring and understanding, she really listens and that is really appreciated. Female, 62y
Melanie is friendly and approachable, she has a wide knowledge and years of experience in health. Her help has been invaluable and she continues to support me, I am truly grateful. Female, 54y
All are welcome to come and join the practice Champions on the dates below for a Tea and Chat.
Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
As a practice we are always looking to develop members of staff, the apprenticeship scheme is a great way to further/develop new skills whilst being able to work.
We have a number of staff featured in the above video that are currently enrolled in apprenticeships all of which will help us deliver and maintain the best level of healthcare to our patients.
We currently have positions available on the government apprenticeship portal as well as NHS jobs.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
The Grange practice is running another Smear clinic on Saturday the 11th of February.
If you have received a letter or invite for a smear test please come down to the surgery on the 11th of February between 9:00-12:30 no need to book.
Kick off the week with your practice champions on the 6th of February.
Complimentary hot drinks and board games, all welcome!
See poster below for more information.
Wishing all our patients a joyful Christmas and a peaceful new year.
We will be closed on the:
26th of December
27th of December
2nd of January
For all medical enquiries during this time please contact 111 and for all emergencies please contact 999.