The Arch Medical Practice

World Allergy Week, 23rd – 29th June!

The focus of this year’s World Allergy Week is food allergies. Affecting many across the world, allergies can be life threatening, but there is much we can do to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
https://worldallergy.org/resources/world-allergy-week

Symptoms of a food allergy can vary from mildly annoying to life threatening. You may experience swelling or tingling skin, lips, tongue or throat. You may experience digestive symptoms, or skin reactions. If you are experiencing swelling of the throat, shortness of breath, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms, you should urgently seek advice. https://www.allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/food-allergy/

Public Service Day, 23rd

Public Service Day aims to highlight the importance of and opportunity presented by public service careers. Healthcare, government, defence, transport, policing and fire service careers all serve the public, and we couldn’t manage without the dedicated individuals who serve within them. https://www.un.org/en/observances/public-service-day

National Clean Air Day, 20th June!

Air pollution is linked to 43,000 deaths in the UK each year. This is a shocking statistic and is something that we can all play a part in trying to resolve. https://www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/clean-air-day

Every day we work hard to become a greener practice - if you are interested in helping us with this, please contact us about joining our PPG (patient participation group).

Learning Disability Week, 17th – 23rd June!

People with learning disabilities face discrimination and difficulty throughout their lives and “Do you see me?” is the theme of this year’s Learning Disability Week. The week aims to encourage us to carefully think about how we can minimise those challenges.
https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek

Each year anyone with a learning disability is invited for a review, it is really important that you or anyone you care for attends this appointment.

We are also able to make reasonable adjustments in practice where needed, so please let us know if there is anything we can support you or someone you care for with when visiting The Arch,

Cervical Screening, 17th – 23rd June!

Cervical screening is a vital tool in preventing cervical cancer. Cervical screening is generally a painless procedure, and it could save your life.
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week

Cervical cancer rates have increased in the 25-34 age group in the UK. Cervical screening can catch changes early. If you’ve never had a cervical screening test, you can find out more about what happens here. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/what-happens/

Our nurses do not care if you have shaved your legs, painted your toe nails or wear odd socks, they just want you to book so that they can carry out this life saving procedure.

If you think you are due or overdue your cervical screening (smear teat), please call us today and our care navigation team will check for you.

Wonderful to see so many of our amazing community come together.
Please click the link below for more events to come!
Ascension Church, Hulme

World Blood Donor Day, 14th June!

Access to safe blood and blood products is vital for every nation. Across the world millions donate blood to help save others’ lives. Let’s celebrate the selfless contribution made by blood donors. https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day

Blood donations are urgently needed. You can find out more about how donating your blood can save a life here. In fact, you could save up to three lives in one hour. https://www.blood.co.uk/

Coronary Heart Disease is restriction of blood flow to the heart due to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries around it. This can be caused by lifestyle factors such as smoking, an unhealthy diet, or regular alcohol consumption.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/coronary-heart-disease

You can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking, exercising, reducing alcohol consumption and taking your prescribed medications, along with keeping blood pressure and diabetes under control.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/prevention/

This week it is Carers Week.

Across the UK there are millions of unpaid carers who support family members and friends. Without this unseen support, many people who need support would have additional challenges in their lives. Carers are a vital source of support for many. https://www.carersweek.org/

Carers UK offers help, support and advice to carers across the UK. Carers provide essential support for the people that they care for, and we need to make sure we champion what they do. https://www.carersuk.org/

We recently had a carers coffee morning and it was lovely to see so many of you attend. If you do care for someone and have not yet informed us, please make contact so we can ensure your notes are updated to reflect this.

The carers champion for The Arch is Rukaya.

March for Men:

March for Men raises funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer. You can get involved across the country and marches are happening in the first weekend in June. https://prostatecanceruk.org/get-involved/march-for-men

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. You can check your risk of prostate cancer by answering three quick questions. The risk for trans or non-binary people may be different. https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Ascension Church, Hulme

Did you know that it is Diabetes Week? (10th – 16th June).

The focus of this year’s Diabetes Week is on health checks.

Every diabetic across the country will be offered routine health checks to ensure you are staying healthy and well and that you’re able to get the most out of life.

If you are overdue your diabetic check, please do not delay and contact us to get booked in. We really do want to see you :-)

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-week

Pride in London is a huge event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. It’s held as close to 1st July as possible to commemorate the Stonewall Riots. You can choose how you become involved, from marching, to volunteering, or as a supporting business.
https://prideinlondon.org/pride/

Pride Month means a huge amount to the LGBTQ+ community, and understanding some of the history of LGBTQ+ awareness and equality is critical to understanding Pride Month. https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/news/a-proud-journey-the-history-of-the-pride-movement-in-the-uk/

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The history of the Pride movement in the UK | Pride 2024 The history of the Pride movement in the UK - Pride is a global symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and celebration with a rich and vibrant history.

Free NHS health checks on the 11th June - see below for more details 👇🏻 The Zion and Kath Locke Centres

In the UK, one in eight men and one in 14 women die from coronary heart disease. But many of the warning signs, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, do not have symptoms.

Be Well with be at the Kath Locke Centre on Tuesday 11 June, 10am-3pm to offer free NHS health checks to 40 to 74-year-olds.

They take just 30 minutes and include a blood pressure check, a small blood test to check cholesterol levels and diabetes risk, plus height and weight measurements. After your health check, you’ll get a copy of your results.

See their poster for more details about who should get one and how to make an appointment.

Thinking about coming along for a health check? Then why not drop into the Kath Locke for a full healthy lifestyle MOT with a Be Well coach? They’ll be there from 9.45am to 3.15pm on 11 June.

There has been an increase in E. coli cases across the UK in recent weeks which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Find out what to do if you have symptoms and when to seek medical advice if you need it: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting

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Hulme Is Where The Art Is is back! 🌈
Saturday 22 June, 12pm - 4pm.

A free family fun day in Hulme Park celebrating music and dance from around the world. 🎶 With thanks to Manchester City Council, Venture Arts, SoundHoppers, Friends of Hulme Park, One Tenth Human & Ascension Church, Hulme. 💜🩵💚✊🫶

Book your free tickets: https://bit.ly/HIWTAI2024

Hulme Is Where The Art Is is back! 🌈
Saturday 22 June, 12pm - 4pm.

A free family fun day in Hulme Park celebrating music and dance from around the world. 🎶 With thanks to Manchester City Council, Venture Arts, SoundHoppers, Friends of Hulme Park, One Tenth Human & Ascension Church, Hulme. 💜🩵💚✊🫶

Book your free tickets: https://bit.ly/HIWTAI2024

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.

This year, World MS Day focuses on “My MS Diagnosis” which advocates for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with MS.

World MS Day 30 May 2023 | A day to celebrate global solidarity and hope for the future World MS Day is coordinated by the MS International Federation and its members. The central campaign message and theme for World MS Day is developed by staff at the MS International Federation together with an international working group.

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Calling all carers 🔈

Book now to avoid disappointment!

We are delighted to announce our special Carers Week Event for 2024! 😁

We will be enjoying a complimentary lunch, the museums exhibits and making Carers voices heard across Manchester! 🙌

Spaces are limited so book now! Dates and booking information can be found below ⬇️

We hope this is helpful over the half term break 🍱 🍲 lots of places where your children can eat free or for a as little as £1!

Manchester Central Foodbank

Half-term is just around the corner in Manchester, and the team at Money Saving Central have found loads of options where children can eat for free - or just a quid - during the holidays! 🥗

There are available appointments tomorrow, please call the number below to book your FREE NHS health check!

See below for information on our 'Money and More' service, which aims to help Carers feel less stressed about their financial situation! 😀

Our free creative activities for ages 12-16 are currently running weekly in our building! ❤

Come along and try them out and if you know anyone who might interested why not share this with them? 🍪🌈

Find out more: bit.ly/likebiscuits

We are excited to announce our upcoming Visual Art Workshops this summer, in partnership with Create charity! 😁

You will learn the visual art techniques of screen printing & lantern making over a set of 7 weekly workshops 🎨

Spaces are limited so book now! Dates and booking information can be found below ⬇️

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*

We are closed from 1pm tomorrow (Thursday 23rd May) for essential staff training. We will re-open again as usual at 8am on Friday morning.

For minor illnesses / ailments, please visit your local pharmacy.

If you have a health issue which cannot wait until we re-open, please call NHS111.

Alternatively, you can visit the walk in centre based at Manchester Royal Infirmary or call City Health on 0161 839 6227.

If you have had a serious accident or require urgent medical treatment, please visit your local A&E or dial 999.

It’s Walk to School Week! 🚶‍♂️

See if you can make part or all of your journey on foot. Walking is a great way to stay active and also to reduce the amount of traffic on the roads.

Walk to School Week Our brand new Walk to School Week Activity Packs are now LIVE! Our five-day walking challenge is the perfect activity to run as part of our annual celebration of the walk to school in May, Walk to School Week.