Marple Cottage Surgery

Marple Cottage Surgery & Guywood Practice is situated on the outskirts of Stockport, and near to the border of the Peak District.

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Carers Week 2026 From Monday the 8th of June you'll be able to find Signpost at :

Tesco Handforth 9:30-3:30pm
Stepping Hill Hospital 9:30-3:30pm
Woodley Health Centre 9:30-3:30pm
Costa Cheadle 11-1pm
Speak to Signpost to learn more about support they offer to unpaid Carers

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Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day focuses on the reality of what it’s like to live with Tourette’s.
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day helps us share information to destigmatise Tourettes and educate us on how to better support people who have the condition.
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We all feel lonely sometimes. If your looking for something to do this loneliness awareness week have a look on What's on in Stockport: https://t.co/lTxPMO6fqe

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Today is World Ms Day. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). MS cannot currently be cured, but treatment can often help manage it.
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World Digestive Health Day theme is: Chronic Diarrhea. Don't flush the signs away, speak to a GP. Chronic diarrhea is an often underreported and misunderstood condition, as many individuals experience embarrassment and therefore refrain from seeking treatment.

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💧 STAY HYDRATED 💧

Drink plenty of fluids during hot weather and avoid too much direct sunlight.

1️⃣ Carry water with you
2️⃣ Drink water regularly
3️⃣ Stay cool in the shade

Staying hydrated helps keep you well in the heat.

#StayHydrated #HotWeather #NHS

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☀️ HOT WEATHER HEALTH ☀️

💧Drink plenty of fluids and avoid too much direct sunlight

Look out for signs of heat exhaustion:
🤒 Dizziness
🤒 Headache
🤒 Feeling sick
🤒 Excessive sweating

🏥 Seek medical help if symptoms worsen: https://t.co/JeTzynYfel

#SunSafety #NHS

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☀️ HOT WEATHER: SUN SAFETY ☀️

Protect your skin in the sun:
🧴 SPF 30+
🕶️ Cover up
🌳 Seek shade 11am–3pm
💧 Stay hydrated

Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer — even on cloudy days.

More info:
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📅 BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE 📅

Get To Know Where To Go for urgent help whilst we are closed on Monday 25 May.

💻 NHS 111 online
💊 Pharmacy First
🏥 Urgent Care
🚑 999 / A&E for emergencies only

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📱 https://t.co/HFSTx0ZVgG
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As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️

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Do you know what to do if someone is having a epileptic seizure. The epilepsy society has great resources that can help you learn more.

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High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to heart attacks or strokes. But lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can help you stay healthy. If you struggle with hypertension contact your gp and click the link below for local support: https://t.co/wzRizRDDXk

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May is skin cancer awareness month
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. While skin cancer is often treatable when caught early, prevention and early detection are key.

https://t.co/alt61jKSh0
#skincancerawareness

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Do you know what support is available in your local area. Visit the hub of hope to find out more.
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. What Action can you take to help improve your mental health or spread awareness?
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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Despite advances in research, ovarian cancer is still the deadliest gynaecological cancer in the UK. 40% of women in the UK are not diagnosed until they attend AnE. If you are concerned about the hereditary risk of Ovarian cancer, take the quiz below.
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It's Stroke Awareness Month
A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like speech and movement, and take a long time to recover. A stroke needs urgent medical help in hospital because it can be life-threatening.

#strokeawareness2026

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Today Is ME Awareness Day,
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a long-term condition that can affect different parts of the body. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness.

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This week is Maternal Mental Health Week.
If notice that your mental health is effecting your life.

Please reach out to your Gp or Midwife You can also find local services linked below:
https://t.co/iAILZk35tw
#maternalmentalhealthweek #maternalmentalhealthmatters

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This week is Deaf awareness week. We are focusing on noticing signs of hearing loss in children and what to do. The National Deaf Children's Society have created some fabulous resources with Peppa Pig to help you learn more.

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