This week our focus shifts to #MensHealthWeek as we continue to support and encourage men to seek medical support and advice from their health and care professionals. This year's theme promotes pharmacies and how they can be safe spaces for men to easily receive care and support. Learn more here: menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw

A huge congratulations to NHS Practitioner Health, Chief Executive @lucyjwarner on being awarded a MBE for her services to the NHS!

📢We are hiring!📢 Allerton Road Medical Centre are expanding their dynamic team and inviting dedicated salaried GPs to join us in providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population. If this is you, apply here: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/j… For questions about the job, contact Lead GP, Dr Leela Jayapal at leela.jayapal@nhs.net The application deadline for this job is 24th July 2026.

📢Calling all general practitioners!📢 We are on the lookout for passionate Salaried GPs to help us deliver outstanding care to our diverse patients at Hurley and Riverside Practice! For more information, please contact Dr. Mike Jones, GP Partner, at michaelsjones@nhs.net or apply here: bmj.com/careers/job/815171/s… The application deadline for this job is 23rd July 2026.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, there is support available. You are not alone. You can also find a NHS #TalkingTherapies service near you here: nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-h… #MentalhealthAwarenessWeek #Helplines

On #InternationalNursesDay, we are taking time to thank our nurses and acknowledge their unwavering hard work and contribution that allows us to provide the best service across our practices. Thank you to our nursing team for all you do. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Mental health problems can appear in many forms and can affect anyone at any age. If you need help to support your child's mental health, find your local #CAHMS hub in your borough. More information here: nhs.uk/mental-health/childre… #MentalHealthAwareness #NHS #PrimaryCare

As well as being beneficial for your physical health, walking also brings many benefits for your mental health. Take a short walk today and see how it positively impacts your mood. #NationalWalkingMonth #NHS

Dr Alice Bell, GP at the Hurley Group breaks down child immunisation and why it is important to get your child vaccinated. Learn more here: nhs.uk/vaccinations/ #ChildImmunisation #Vaccination #NHS #PrimaryCare

This #NationalWalkingMonth. we're encouraging you to get on your feet more and get your step count up. There are multiple health benefits to taking up walking and you can get started today by setting yourself step count goal for the month. Download the NHS Active 10 app today to help you get started! Available on: App Store: apple.co/4tKrgnV Play Store: bit.ly/4w0RdB0 #Walking #NHS

Missed our free webinar with Dr Clare Gerada and Dr Nishma Shah? No problem. You can now watch the full playback of the webinar on our Youtube channel to learn everything you may need to know to prepare you and your child for nursery and school! Watch now here: youtu.be/WnoKNZfqh5U #ChildImmunisation #Vaccines #NHS #PrimaryCare

Dr Ayo Oladele, a GP at the Hurley Group breaks down Jess's Rule and the importance of implementing it into our service across all our practices. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jDGQHiV9tD8?si=WYen… #JesssRule #NHS #PrimaryCare

Following the great turn out at our free Chilld Immunisation webinar with Dr Clare Gerada and Dr Nishma Shah last week, here are some frequently asked questions about vaccinating your child that may help you feel more confident ahead of their appointment. If you are still worried about getting your child vaccinated, speak to a healthcare professional for further information. Learn more here: nhs.uk/vaccinations/ #ChildImmunisation #Vaccination #PrimaryCare #NHS

We are giving you the chance to win a free copy of Understanding and Managing your Emotions: A guide and tool-kit written by our very our very own Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Simon Lyne and Ruth Deighton from our @nhsprachealth team! The giveaway period will run from Sunday 26th April - Sunday 3rd May so make sure you get your entries in for a chance to win! The winners will be contacted via DM. Good luck! #BookGiveaway #Competition #NHS #PractitionerHealth

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. We are the Hurley Group and we are proud to provide high quality care across our 12 practices, @nhs_pcgs and @nhsprachealth. Swipe to find out more. #PrimaryCare #GamblingAwareness #NHSPractitionerHealth #NHS

And... repeat. Box breathing is a breathing technique to help you regulate your emotions and slow down when life starts to feel stressful. This #StressAwarenessMonth, why not try out this breathing technique a few times around to manage your stress. 'Box breathing stimulates the vagus nerve which can lead to an increased sense of calm. Pause for a few minutes and engage in this exercise.' Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne from our @nhsprachealth team share their top tips and techniques to combatting stress and anxiety in their new book 'Understanding and Managing your Emotions: A guide and tool-kit'. #StressAwareness #NHS "

This weekend, take the time to relax and release the stress you've been holding onto this week. Here are some stress busters to get you started on tackling stress in your daily life. #StressAwarenessMonth #StressBusters #NHS

Did you know we have a YouTube channel with a full library of informative healthcare videos from our team at the Hurley Group. Subscribe to us today! bit.ly/4sZtVtB

Using a bowel screening test can’t prevent bowel cancer but it can help spot cancer at an early stage. When cancer is diagnosed early, nine in ten people survive bowel cancer. If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP, you'll automatically get a bowel cancer screening home test kit (FIT kit) through the post every 2 years. Here’s what to do when you receive your FIT kit. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth #NHS

We are pleased to have Dr @ClareGerada and Dr Nishma Shah who will be holding a free virtual webinar on pre-school vaccinations. Whether your child is preparing for nursery or primary school, this session will cover what vaccinations are needed, when they should be given, and how to feel confident your child is ready. You can submit your questions in advance, and Dr Gerada and Dr Shah will address them during the session to give you practical, reliable guidance. Register and submit your questions here: bit.ly/4t6KkvO #FreeWebinar #HealthWebinar #NHS