Surgery News
Join National No Smoking Day BIG QUITATHON… It’s FREE and you’re three times as likely to quit with Everyone Health and Fitter Futures.
They offer the tools and support to help you quit for good. It’s time to save your health and your wealth.
To join the BIG QUIT:
Call: 0333 005 0092
Text: QUIT to 60777
Thursday 5th March 11am-1pm at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall
The first session is on Thursday 26th February, 12pm-1:45pm!
They can offer:
A regular programme of fortnightly walks on Wednesday mornings throughout the year, mostly 4-6 miles long
6-8 evening walks in the summer, finishing at a local pub (optional)
Occasional longer walks, mostly in the Cotswolds
Other social gatherings, Christmas dinner, mulled wine walk, etc.
A warm welcome and good company
The first three walks are treated as ‘tasters’, and there is no charge. After three walks, they expect people to join The Ramblers, who charge a modest fee.
Most of the Southam Ramblers walks are in Warwickshire, but they also travel to Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. They meet at the rear of Wood Street car park at 9.15am or 9.30am and share cars to the start of the walk. Alternatively, some people drive to the start.
If you let Richard know on 07969 960968 that you are joining them for a walk, they will look out for you, but you can just turn up.
Walks include a coffee stop, with the option of a pub lunch for those that want it at the end.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sorry, no dogs except for assistance dogs. Suitable footwear, e.g. walking boots, must be worn, as walks are often muddy and cross uneven ground. All walks are listed on southamramblers.org.uk, with postings on Southam News & Views. Members receive updates by email and WhatsApp.
Courses are delivered face to face and online via Zoom. All Academy courses and workshops are completely FREE OF CHARGE and open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their mental health and wellbeing.
To book visit: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk
Their Community Learning Programme offers a range of courses to build confidence and improve health and wellbeing. The Leisure Programme offers competitively priced courses for personal interest and pleasure.
These no longer require as much tracking of progress and achievement while still developing skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines.
To find out more information and to enrol, go to www.coventry.gov.uk/adult-education or call them on 024 7697 5200
Counselling can help with a variety of problems, and when a person has become ‘stuck’ or troubled with their current situation. Counselling can also help if you have experienced difficulties in your past, growing up or just need a space to talk without judgement. Parenting Project offer up to 18 sessions of weekly therapy for parents/carers of children aged 0-19 years (25 years SEND) across Warwickshire.
Sessions are available face to face in various locations across Warwickshire and remotely by telephone/video. Parents would need to be in a private space and any childcare would need to be in place.
To find out more or to self-refer please email counselling@parentingproject.org.uk or visit the Parenting Project website.
The first session is on Thursday 26th February, 12pm-1:45pm!
If mental health is affecting your life, or someone you care about, reaching out for support is an important first step.
For more information on mental health and the help available to you on the NHS, please visit our website: Mental Health — St Wulfstan Southam Surgery
You can also contact your GP for an appointment.
The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer and is an opportunity to rally the international community to end the injustice of preventable suffering from cancer.
The theme for the years 2025-2027 is 'United by Unique’, which places people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.
Yet, many people are diagnosed late because symptoms can be subtle, mistaken, or ignored.
Common signs:
Dull back ache that won’t go
Feeling very tired all the time
Blood in your wee
Constant night sweats
If you are experiencing these symptoms, or something doesn’t feel right, please contact your GP. Early diagnosis can save lives.
For more information, you can visit the Kidney Cancer UK website here:
Ischaemic heart disease is the leading cause of death in England and Wales.
The risk of heart disease can be minimised, if you:
Stay active - even short walks can help!
Sleep well
Remember to take your medication as prescribed
Quit smoking
Eat balanced meals - with more fruits/vegetables and less salt/processed foods
How does the quiz work?
The quiz will first capture some basic demographic information for you and will explore different health motivations, then the quiz will ask you a series of lifestyle questions across six main themes:
movement
eating
alcohol consumption
smoking and vaping
mental health
sleep
You will then receive an overall score out of 10 based on your answers. This score indicates how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing and how you are doing in each lifestyle area. Most importantly, it recommends what to do if you should need to make any changes. This includes directing you to NHS apps, advice and resources to help you get going with confidence. You can also sign up to an email programme to get additional information and support on key lifestyle areas straight to your inbox.
Who can take the quiz?
This quiz is designed for all adults aged 18 and over. The service is particularly keen to reach 40 to 60 year-olds who are undertaking risky health behaviours.
Who is the quiz not suitable for?
• Anyone aged 17 and under
• Anyone with an existing health condition, like diabetes or heart disease
• Those who are worried about their health should speak to a GP
• Those who are pregnant should speak to a midwife or GP
