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Did Not Attend (DNA) Data - April 2025

In April 93.4 % of our patients attended their pre-booked appointments at Kirklands Surgery

However, 6.6 % of patients did not attend their pre-booked appointments with our clinicians.

If you are unable to make your appointment, then please let us know as soon as you can by calling us or cancelling through your reminder text message or via the NHS app.

Thank you for working with us to keep our DNA rate down.

Friends and Family Test Result April 2025

In April we collected 89 responsed from our Friends and Family Test.

In response to the question 'Overall, how was your experience of the service?'
82 % of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good 
10 % of our patients responded Good 
2 % of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Neither Good nor Poor
2 % of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Poor
3 % of our patients responded Very Poor
0% of our patients responded Don't know/other

For more information about the Friends and Family test or to take part please visit the Friends and Family page on our website

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

This year Melanoma UK will be sharing information about preventing and detecting skin cancer in yourself and others.

To prevent skin cancer, you can

1. Seek the shade - Limit sun exposure between 10am - 4pm when the sun's rays are strongest
2. Apply sunscreen - sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays which can cause skin cancer, sunburn and premature ageing.
3. Wear Protective clothing - Use long sleeves, trousers, and a wide-brimmed hat to shield your skin.  Some clothes have UV protection.
4. Wear Sunglasses - some sunglasses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.  This protects your eyes and the surrounding skin.
5. Avoid sunbeds - Tanning beds and tanning products can increase the risk of skin cancer.
6. Check the UV index - Check the UV index in your area before going outside.  A higher index indicates a greater risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
7. Know your skin type - People with fair skin are at a higher risk of skin cancer.  Understanding your skin type helps you to take appropriate precautions.
8. Check your skin - Perform monthly self- exams on your skin to look for new moles or changes to existing moles.  Report any concerns to your GP.
9. Family history - Be aware of any family history of skin cancer and discuss concerns with your GP.
10. Educate yourself and others - Stay informed about the signs of skin cancer and the importance of sun protection.

For more information visit the Melanoma UK website

World Immunization Week 24th - 30th April 2025

World Immunization Week - Immunizations for all is Humanly Possible

World Autism Acceptance Month April 2025

World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re at home, at school, or at work, your involvement can make a real difference. It’s about how you show up - whether you’re supporting your autistic colleagues, students, or family members, your actions can help create an inclusive and accepting world. 

This year, help us change attitudes towards autism. Your support can help create a world that works for autistic people and their families.

To find out more visit National Autistic Society

Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month!  

The Stress Management Society have onbserved this event every April since 1992.  The aim of the week is to increase public awareness about the causes and cures of stress.

Each year Stress Awareness Month has a different theme.  This years theme is #LeadWithLove.

#LeadWithLove—a powerful call to action rooted in the principles of Unconditional Positive Regard. This theme encourages us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face.

In today’s world, where stress often thrives in the midst of conflict, tension, and division, we believe that love is the universal force capable of shifting the narrative. By choosing love as our starting point, we embrace empathy, prioritize understanding, and create positive change in every interaction.

Whether it’s extending a gesture of kindness to someone nearby, offering support to global communities, or simply practicing self-love, even the smallest acts of love can spark powerful waves of positivity that ripple outward.

You can take part in the following ways;

• Practice Acts of Love: From holding the door open to being an active listener, small actions of love can make a big impact.
• Support Self-Love: Take time for self-care and show yourself the same kindness you offer to others.
• Share Your Journey: Use the #LeadWithLove hashtag to inspire others by sharing your acts of kindness and moments of connection.
• Access Free Resources: Explore our free resources that offer guidance on stress management, mental health, and how to lead with love in your daily life.
• Book a #LeadWithLove Session: Take proactive steps toward workplace wellbeing by securing your #LeadWithLove session at an exclusive Stress Awareness Month rate.

For more information visit stress.org.uk

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.  This year Bowel Cancer UK wants everyone to know important information about Bowel Cancer and to share this information with their friends and family.  Will you help #PassItOn? 

The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage.

Bowel cancer is cancer that begins in the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. It’s sometimes called colorectal cancer.

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer can affect anyone, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity or where you live.

Symptoms can include:

• bleeding from your bottom
• blood in your poo
• a change in your pooing habits. You might be going more or less often, or have diarrhoea or constipation that might come and go
• losing weight but you’re not sure why
• feeling very tired all the time but you’re not sure why
• a pain or lump in your tummy

Having these symptoms doesn’t always mean you have bowel cancer, but it’s still important to find out what’s causing them.  If you have any of these symptoms or notice any changes, please contact us to make an appointment with a GP.  For more information visit Bowel Cancer UK

The NHS offers a Bowel Cancer Screening test for those aged 54 to 74 to do at home.  These tests are delivered to your door every 2 years, as long as you are registered with a GP.  For more information and advice on how to complete these tests visit NHS Bowel Cancer Screening

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year in the UK, around 2,400 people are diagnosed with testicular cancer. The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in a testicle, or a dull ache, pain, or heaviness in the scrotum.

Testicular cancer starts in one of the testicles. It can affect anyone who has testicles, including men, transgender (trans) women and people assigned male at birth. It is most likely to happen between the ages of 25 and 40.

If you have testicles it is important to check them reguarly.  The Macmillan Cancer Support Website has information on how to check them.

For more information, support and ways to help visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Help to keep antibiotics working!

The discovery of antibiotics in the 1940s heralded a new age in modern medicine. This was quickly followed by the emergence and spread of drug-resistant bacteria, which we now know to be antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat infections in people, animals and plants.  The more antibiotics are used, the more the bugs they affect evolve and the antimicrobials stop working (AMR). 

If antibiotics are misused and not taken for the correct condition the sooner they will stop working.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS are working together to deliver the following messages to all patients;

• Antibiotics should not be taken for colds and flu
• If you are prescribed antibiotics taken them as directed by your GP or pharmacist
• Don't save your antibiotics for later or share them with you friends and family.

If we work together we can slow down antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

For more information visit www.england.nhs.uk/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/

Did Not Attend (DNA) Rate - March 2025

In March 95.4% of our patients attended their pre-booked appointments at Kirklands Surgery

However, 4.6% of patients did not attend their pre-booked appointments with our clinicians.

If you are unable to make your appointment, then please let us know as soon as you can by calling us or cancelling through your reminder text message or via the NHS app.

Thank you for working with us to keep our DNA rate down.

Friends and Family results March 2025

In March we collected 79 responsed from our Friends and Family Test.

In response to the question 'Overall, how was your experience of the service?'
92% of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Very Good 
5% of our patients responded Good 
3 % of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Neither Good nor Poor
0 % of our patients found the overall experience of our service to be Poor
0 % of our patients responded Very Poor
0% of our patients responded Don't know/other

For more information about the Friends and Family test or to take part please visit the Friends and Family page on our website