Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women aged 35, and 75% of cervical cancers are prevented by cervical screening (smear tests). Cervical cancer prevention week encourages women to reduce their risk of the disease by promoting the steps they can take to look after their health. To learn more, click on the link below. #SmearForSmear https://www.jostrust.org.uk/вҖҰ/cervical- cancer-prevention-weвҖҰ

Christmas and New Year Opening Times.
Mon 24th December (Christmas Eve) 8:00am - 6:30pm Tue 25th December (Christmas Day) Closed. Wed 26th December (Boxing Day) Closed.... Thu 27th December 7:00am - 6:30pm Fri 28th December 8:00am - 6:30pm
Mon 31st December (New Years Eve) 8:00am - 6:30pm Tue 1st January (New Years Day) Closed. Wed 2nd January - Open as normal
The extended access (HUB) service will be open as normal over the festive period. Appointments will be available to book in advance and on the day apart from Christmas Day and New Years Day when the service will be run from Ireland Wood Surgery between 9:00am - 12:00pm.
We would also like to wish all of our wonderful patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! рҹҺ„
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Who is going to join me in Dry January 2019? To sign up and read more on the benefits of quitting alcohol for one month. Click below... https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-invoвҖҰ/ campaigns/dry-january

We need to know what you think. Would you like to assist us in shaping the future of Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre to improve your patient experience?
Can you make suggestions on how we can do things better?
... We would like you to tell us your experiences of the practice so that we can strive to improve the services we provide?
We want our registered patients to have a voice and patient participation is a great way for patients and GP surgeries to work together to improve services, promote health and participate in decision making in the NHS.
If you would be interested in joining our Patient Participation Group. Please contact the Patient Services Manager on 0113 2953666.
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This Friday staff at Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre will be wearing Christmas Jumpers to help raise funds for SAVE THE CHILDREN UK. There will be information in the practice if you would like to make a donation or you can text TEAMKLMC18 to 70050 to make a ВЈ2 donation. Thank you!

Winter is definitely starting to creep up on us now! Don't forget, anybody who is entitled to a FREE NHS flu vaccine, we still have plenty in stock. Call reception on 0113 2953666 to book an appointment with a member of our nursing team. Have a great weekend everyone!

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. Follow the link to find out more. https://www.worldaidsday.org/

Alcohol Awareness Week! It is estimated that the cost of alcohol on society is in excess of ВЈ21 billion. The aim of Alcohol Awareness Week is to get people to think about alcohol вҖ“ how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. https://alcoholchange.org.uk/вҖҰ/alcohol- awareness-week/aboutвҖҰ

Hugs and tears all round today as we wish our Secretary, Susan a very happy retirement. рҹҺҲрҹҺүрҹҺҲрҹҺү

International Stress Awareness Day Being active can not only help manage stress but also help with relaxation. Here's a list of the 13 best exercises that will help promote less stress. рҹҡ¶вҖҚвҷӮпёҸрҹҡ¶вҖҚвҷҖпёҸрҹҸғвҖҚвҷӮпёҸрҹ ҸғвҖҚвҷҖпёҸ

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Yesterday we said a very emotional farewell to Dr Adam Gorrie as he leaves to start his new life in Scotland. I know I speak on behalf of the entire team when I say we would like wish him all the luck in the world for the future. He will be greatly missed by all at KLMC. рҹҷӢвҖҚвҷҖпёҸрҹӨһ

November is Mens health awareness month. Each year, Movember is responsible for thousands of mustaches on menвҖҷs faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Follow the link below to see how you can get involved. https://uk.movember.com/

Public Health England have launched a national campaign вҖҳKeep Antibiotics WorkingвҖҷ highlighting that taking antibiotics when you donвҖҷt need them puts you and your family at risk. To help keep antibiotics working you are urged to always take your doctor or nurseвҖҷs advice on antibiotics. #keepantibioticsworking

Are you eligible for a FREE NHS flu jab? We still have vaccines available and will continue to offer them throughout the winter period. Please call the surgery on 0113 2953666 to book an appointment with a member of our nursing team.