This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 52, August 2026

The main feature of this episode is information about the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Hanley.

The newsletter episode also includes:

• A reminder about the August Bank Holiday, and where to find out about pharmacies and services available when the surgery is closed.
• Information about the surgeries operating on the Mount Road site.
• A reminder to observe the 30 MPH speed limit on Mount Road.
• Information on support and information resources available to patients.
• Confirmation that GP appointment durations have been increased from 10 to 15 minutes.
  

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

The link to 111 online - https://111.nhs.uk

A link to the NHS App information pages - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/about/

Mount Road Practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk

Support and information: -

• Self-care page on the Mount Road Practice website - https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/services/nhs-services/self-care/
• Support, Resources and Information page on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/support
• On the NHS website at https://www.nhs.uk

We are sure you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or topics you would like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk.

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Don’t forget, you can also access any of our episodes on the podcast page of the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

More information about the PPG and its purpose can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics for future podcasts, please email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk