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Think Pharmacy First

The Pharmacy First scheme in Walsall allows patients to get prompt treatment for seven minor conditions—sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs

Period Poverty

Exciting Announcement! Darlaston Health Care is proud to announce that we've joined the Period Poverty Project! What does this mean? It means we're taking action to help tackle period poverty in our community by setting up stations in our practice to provide essential support. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of those affected. How can you help? Join us in this important cause! Whether you're a GP Practice or an individual, there are many ways to get involved. Reach out to us to learn more about how you can join the movement and make a positive impact in our community. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the menstrual products they need. #PeriodPovertyProject #Communitylmpact #TogetherWeCanMakeADifference

PPG New Members Invitation

PPG new members invitation Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) are looking for new members to join! The meetings are every 3-4 months with our practice management team. It offers the opportunity for your ideas about how patient services could be improved and to hear about Darlaston Health Care’s updates and progress. If you are interested please email: Clinicalinfo.y00278@nhs.net (with the subject heading PPG)

Virtual SEN Conference

Virtual SEN Conference: Empower & Thrive: Strategies To Support SEN Children Empower & Thrive: Strategies To Support SEN Children Virtual SEN Conference Register Now 01 JULY 2026 Join our free SEN Virtual Conference for parents and carers for a day of expert-led sessions, sharing practical, high-impact strategies to support your neurodivergent child at home and in school. Explore key topics including executive functioning, emotional coaching, behaviour as communication, and sensory processing. About the conference 📅 Date: Wednesday 1st July ⏰ Time: 10am - 3pm 💻 Virtual: Zoom Webinar Audience: Parents and carers During the day, you’ll discover practical, evidence-informed approaches to better understand your child’s unique needs and how to support them across all stages of development. Each session will give you practical strategies you can use at home, helping you feel more confident, connected, and equipped in your everyday interactions with your child. The Agenda 🕑10.00am - 11.00am: Executive Functioning: Simple Tools For Parents Presented by Dr Annie Clements, Founder of Autism & ADHD 🕔11.15am - 12.15pm: Emotion Coaching: Building Resilience Together Presented by Callum Stein, Assistant Psychologist, and Jennifer Copley, Psychologist from our Group 🕝12.45pm - 1.45pm: Understanding Behaviour As Communication Presented by Craig Albon & Stewart Burgess, Lead Practitioners from our Group 🕤2.00pm - 3.00pm: Sensory Processing: Strategies To Support Your Child At Home Presented by Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director from Ideas Afresh Education Register Your Free Place More information Each presentation will finish with a live Q&A, so you'll have the chance to submit your questions and hear directly from our panel of experts. Feel free to join and leave the conference whenever it suits you throughout the day. See less

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Weather Alert

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert (HHA) for 6 regions of England. The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England will be under a red heat-health alert from 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June. In addition, an amber alert has been issued for the North West, North East, and Yorkshire and the Humber for the same period. This is the second time a red HHA has been issued, the first having been issued in July 2022. A red heat-health alert indicates that a severe heatwave could have impacts beyond health and social care with potential effects on transport systems, food, water, energy supplies and businesses, and indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population. UKHSA will continue to work closely with the Met Office, the NHS and other government departments to assess the impacts of this hot weather. Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA said: Very hot weather is forecast across large parts of England in the coming days and we are urging health and social care services across the country to ensure they are prepared. It is vitally important that people understand the risk posed by high temperatures like these, and take steps to keep themselves and their friends, families and neighbours safe. A red heat health alert indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population, but simple actions like staying hydrated, avoiding the sun during the hottest part of the day, and keeping your home cool can make a big difference. It’s also important to look out for others, especially elderly relatives, neighbours, and those with underlying health conditions, to make sure they are aware of the forecast and following the necessary advice. UKHSA guidance on staying safe in hot weather is available online. There you can find a full list of the groups who are especially at risk, as well as advice on keeping yourself and others safe during periods of hotter weather, such as: keeping your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk stay cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun – and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals check that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly try to avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm when UV levels are highest – if you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day make sure you take water with you if you are travelling take care and make sure to follow local safety advice if you are going into the water to cool down check medicines can be stored according to the instructions on the packaging if you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening – also check weather forecasts to see when it will be cooler

Triage Booking link

Our surgery currently uses the online booking triage link to arrange GP appointments. Did you know you can also request prescriptions through this link and any other admin requests. The link can be found on our contacts page but can also be sent via text message if you contact reception. https://florey.accurx.com/p/Y00278

Heatwave Advice

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration. If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem. Find out more information ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

Carers week 8th to 14th June

Walsall Carers Hub Information Day Tuesday 9th June

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May 2026 Great mental health care isn’t just clinical, it’s human. At Mind, we see the whole person - not just the patient.