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.

Download the newsletter here - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/current-newsletter

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

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

This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 51, July 2026

The main feature of this episode is information about the additional support available to new families. i.e., first-time parents.

The newsletter episode also includes:

• An update on the BEAT event, which was held on Friday, 12th June.
• Details of a new initiative around staying active to help people reduce their risk of falls.
• A summary of the recent CQC inspection of the practice.
• A call for new members to join the PPG, especially those representing minority groups and younger patients.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

MPFT website with details on 0-19 Integrated Health Visiting and School Nursing Service - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/children-and-young-people

Staying Active website (Steady on your feet) - https://staffsstoke.steadyonyourfeet.org

CQC Inspection Report - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-547416572/reports/AP24672/overall

PPG Information page - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/ppg-overview

Link to the PPG Podcast page to listen to podcasts online - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

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.

Download the newsletter here - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/current-newsletter

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

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

This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 50, June 2026

The main feature of this episode is the BEAT event on Friday, 12 June.

The newsletter episode also includes:

• Details of the two new podcast series recorded by Carrie Eckersley, the PCN Dietitian.
• A reminder for patients to ensure their email address registered with the surgery is up to date.
• information about the Whitehill Methodist Community Church Flower Festival, with a display by the weekly Dementia Activity Group.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

Link to the online consultation tool - https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/m83084

Link to the PPG Podcast page to listen to podcasts online - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

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.

Download the newsletter here - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/current-newsletter

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

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