Mount Road Practice PPG

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 44, November 2025. The main item in this episode is about this year’s Christmas Parties. The newsletter also contains items on: - Details about a carer advice day on Thursday, 27th November at Burslem Cricket Club. Details about common conditions that can be dealt with at your pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment. * A request to...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 43, October 2025. The main item in this episode is regarding the Drive to online Access The newsletter also contains items on: - How to request an appointment with a specific GP. How to enable notifications in the NHS App How you can request help in setting up and using the NHS App. Details on the upcoming PPG & NN-PCN Podcasts. These...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 42, September 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule. Details on the Autumn COVID & Flu vaccination Clinics. Notification that you can now view cervical smear test results in the NHS APP. Confirmation that you can view messages about your care in the NHS App. Notification that the Lion...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 41, August 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - An update on Community Defibrillator availability. Information on the “Beyond the Scales” Podcast series by Carrie Eckersly A welcome and introduction to our new Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Jen Coxon. Details of the Winter Ready Event, which is scheduled for Thursday, 11th September...

In this episode, I want to talk about what support actually looks like — and how to choose the kind of help that feels right for you. It will cover: - Why to bother asking for help What support is available Choosing what’s right for you What to do if you feel nervous about asking   Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management p...

In this episode, I want to talk about something we don’t talk about enough — shame. The episode will cover: - How shame shows up   Why shame doesn’t work What helps instead?   What you can do if you’re carrying shame Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-...

In this episode, I want to talk about something really important: why small changes matter more than you think. I will cover: - Why big overhauls don’t work   Why small changes stick Some examples of small, realistic changes Why it’s okay to go at your own pace   Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.n...

We finish this series with a really important reminder: You are more than just a number   I’ll talk about: - Why we use numbers — and why they’re not everything   What really matters If you’ve felt judged before   Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-man...

This episode is for you if you’ve ever started losing weight and felt motivated — only to hit a point where nothing seems to work anymore, and the scales won’t budge — you’re not alone. That’s called a plateau — and it’s completely normal.  I’ll talk about the following topics: - What is a weight loss plateau? What is your metabolism?   The body’s thermostat — your set point   Whether you can you...

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure what help is even available, you’re not alone. And I want to start this series by saying something very clearly: You are not the problem. I’ll talk about: - Why shame doesn’t help and what this series will cover Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Manage...

If you’ve ever said that to yourself — or felt frustrated because you “gave in” — I want you to know: it’s not just about willpower. And it’s certainly not about being weak, or lazy, or not wanting it enough.  I’ll talk about: - Why it feels like willpower What’s really happening in your body Why shame and blame don’t help What you can try instead Here are the links to the weight loss resources, a...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating better, moving more — but the scales still don’t move… it could have a lot to do with how well you’re sleeping and how stressed your body feels. To learn more, I’ll talk about: - What happens to your body under stress What happens when you don’t sleep enough What can you do about stress and sleep Here are the links to the weight loss...

Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

Beyond the Scales is an 8-part podcast created by Carrie Eckersley, the PCN Dietitian, for patients in our Primary Care Network who are living with excess weight.  This series aims to overcome these barriers and help you achieve your goals. There are 8 Episodes, with one bonus episode to support you going forward.  All episodes are under 5 minutes in duration and are designed to be practical, hone...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 40, June 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - The installation of the Community Defibrillator. Information on the end of the Dementia Carers Support Group at Talke Information about PPG Awareness Week. Information on the weekly Dementia Social Group at Whitehill Methodist Community Church. These are the links referenced in the podcas...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 39, May 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - Free NHS App Workshop for Mount Road Practice patients. (Postponed as we went to print. The new date is now confirmed as Thursday 29th May, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.) Advice on reading and understanding your blood pressure. Details of the next Dementia Carers Support Group session at Talke. Cele...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 38, April 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - Surgery opening times over the Easter and May Bank holiday period Information on an offer from Dougie Mac for free Will Writing in May. Details of the PPG AGM. Information on the Wheelchair and equipment loan service provided by the NN-PCN PPG. Details on a service for helping people wit...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 37, March 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - The Cancer Tour Bus venues and dates. Defibrillator Update. Surgery opening times over the Easter period Information on the Spring COVID booster vaccination programme. An update on Dr Bradshaw. Information on the next Dementia Carer Support Group Meeting at Talke. Friends and Family resu...

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 36, February 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - Defibrillator availability in Kidsgrove. The Approach Carer Support and advice sessions in Talke. A new monthly carers support group for all carers, held in Kidsgrove Library. A new podcast episode where Kaktie, a Nurse at Audley Health Centre, talks about Cervical Screening. A visit...

Katie MacKenzie from Audley Health Centre talks about the Cervical Cancer Screening process. In this episode, Katie discusses various aspects of the test, talks through the process and tries to allay any concerns you may have. Katie  covers topics such as: - The statistics behind Cervical Cancer rates. Who is eligible. Ways in which they can help reduce your anxiety What happens if HPV is detected...

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 35 - January 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - The Christmas party held for the socially isolated patients of the practice with a thank you message. Information on the next NHS App Workshop. Ensuring that your contact details are up to date if you have had a new mobile phone for Christmas. The Dry January challenge. inviting patients t...

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 34 - December 2024. The newsletter contains items on: - The surgery opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. (Updated to reflect early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - 3:30 pm both days) Where to go for help during the Christmas period. Information on Urgent Treatment Centres. An update on the Practice Boundary change...

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 33 - November 2024. The newsletter contains items on: - The PPG party for socially isolated Patients – Donations request The VAST Door2Door Transport scheme. Parent and Child Parking  at the surgery. Congratulations to Lesley Lomas on 40 years service for the NHS. Movember - Mens Health Awareness Month. Information on the RSV vaccinations. The...

This is the Audio version of the PPG Newsletter, Issue 32 - October 2024. The newsletter contains items on: - The availability of the Podcast by Dr Hussain. October being National Stop Smoking Month. The Carer Advice Day on 24th October. The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. A request to make sure People who have served in the Armed Forces are registered as veterans with the practice. The...

Episode description Dr Hussain, who joined the practice in June, talks to us about her journey to becoming a GP, and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice. During the chat, Dr Hussain covers such things as: - What made her want to be a GP? How she progressed after qualifying. What brought her to the area and how she came to be at Mount Road Practice. The best part of being a GP. A message to t...