Monthly Archives October 2023

Celebrating World Menopause Day and Empowering Women Today we are celebrating World Menopause Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about menopause and the impact it has on women’s lives. It’s a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women all over the world as they navigate this significant phase of life. What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural, biological process that every woman goes through, typically occurring in their late 40s to early 50s. Menopause can bring about symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings, hot flushes, irregular periods, and brain fog, which can start years before periods
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At Mount Pleasant Health Centre, we believe in the power of positivity and supporting causes close to our hearts. That’s why, on Tuesday, October 10th, we were thrilled to participate in #HelloYellow Day, an event that raises awareness for mental health and shows support for those who may be struggling. #HelloYellow Day is a vibrant and uplifting initiative that encourages people to wear yellow and share their stories and experiences related to mental health. It’s a day dedicated to promoting understanding, empathy, and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. At Mount Pleasant Health Centre, we place a high value
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We are delighted to share some exciting news that underlines the extraordinary contributions and unwavering dedication of two remarkable individuals from our team, past and present. Congratulations to our reception team lead and our former practice manager for being shortlisted at the PMA Awards 2023! Their exceptional talents and unwavering commitment have not only made our team stronger but have also left a profound impact on the health centre. Being shortlisted for these prestigious awards is a well-deserved recognition of their outstanding efforts, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for them. These nominations serve as a powerful reminder that hard
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Boots Pharmacy has announced its intention to close 300 stores over the course of this year, unfortunately this includes Boots Pharmacy located next door to us on Mount Pleasant Road. They will be closing the Mount Pleasant store on Saturday 18th November 2023. We are very concerned indeed by the rapid and unexpected closure of Boots pharmacy, and the impact that this will have on the local population. We recognise the impact this will have on our patients and their ability to access health care, especially as the winter months begin. We are in active discussions to try to secure
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‘WHEN YOU STOP SMOKING, GOOD THINGS START TO HAPPEN’ Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it first launched. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke, and it remains the biggest behavioural cause of preventable illness and death, with 64,000 deaths a year. This year’s Stoptober mass quit attempt is as important as ever, with quitting remaining one of the best things a smoker can do for their health. That’s why this year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to join the thousands
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