This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 54, October 2026

This episode's main feature is Lesley Lomas's retirement after 46 years of service with the NHS, including 12 years with Mount Road Practice. Thank you, Lesley. ❤️

The newsletter episode also includes:

• Information on Free virtual sessions for parents being offered by the Families Health and Wellbeing Service.
• Information on the new Newcastle North PCN Instagram account.
• A celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the opening of Kidsgrove Medical Centre.
• Details on the free World Restart a Heart Day event at Northwood Stadium, where you can learn to save a life.
• Mount Road Practice Friends and Family Test results for September.
  

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

The link to the free virtual sessions for parents being offered by the Families Health and Wellbeing Service - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/staffordshire-clinics#accordion-11999

Ticket booking (Free) for World Heart Restart Day at Northwood Stadium - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=V2N9w4vIa0K2gN-BZqhu1-Muw5VvyntBmeceWSKtyJRUQU1DSjhDSFBMT09LVlEwRzZaSFRBR1E1Qy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

Newcastle North PC Instagram account name: @newcastlenorthpcnltd

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 53, September 2026

The main feature of this episode is information about 24-hour accessible community defibrillators in the Kidsgrove area.

The newsletter episode also includes:

• An update from Butt Lane Pharmacy with their new telephone number and details of their Prescription text messaging service..
• Information on the upcoming Autumn COVID and Flu clinics.
• Information about a Down Syndrome Forum to be held at the Brampton Museum on the 24th September.
• A reminder about the weekly Dementia Social Group that is held at Whitehill Methodist Community Church every Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

The link to the Defib Finder website - https://www.defibfinder.uk/

The email address for the Down Syndrome Forum - consultancy@supportstaffordshire.org.uk

Link to rgister for the Down Syndrome event - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ejNmN-8Fb0KOCJdDQBKHGsWAquPO9VxFlgy-t1OalvJUQ05JQlZSN0FPRUM0VUpaUjJTOVIzOFZBSy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

The Dougie Mac Dementia Services website - www.dougiemac.org.uk/dementia-support/

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 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