Mount Road Practice PPG

John King - Mount Road Practice PPG

This is a podcast from the Mount Road Practice PPG (Patient Participation Group). The podcast is an effort to try and reach out to patients who would like to access information about the surgery in a different media format. This may be due to their own preferred methods of accessing data or their own personal circumstances. We very much hope that this will fill a gap, and that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered please contact us via our email at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

  1. MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 46, February 2026

    6D AGO

    MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 46, February 2026

    This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 46, February 2026. The main feature of this episode is about helping you with weight loss by utilising the Podcast Series “Beyond the Scales”. The newsletter also includes: - An update on the two Christmas parties that were held, one for patients of the practice and one for the Dementia Social Activity Group at Whitehill Methodist Community Church, with thanks to the individuals and organisations who supported them. - A call for new PPG members to join us. - Information on the VAST Door2Door service and how to book transport if you don’t have your own vehicle or easy access to public transport. These are the links referenced in the podcast: Use any of the major podcast service providers to search for Mount Road Practice PPG or Newcastle North PCN, then select “Series 2 - Beyond the Scales”. To listen on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts To get all the information on the Christmas parties and view the full picture gallery - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog To view the picture gallery from the Christmas parties - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/2025-xmas-parties To find out more about the PPG - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview VASt Door2Door service - Telephone 01782 621936 (Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm) Email - info@door2doortransport.org.uk Website - door2doortransport.org.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 - Click to download your copy. Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration 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

    4 min
  2. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Safety Advice

    JAN 26

    Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Safety Advice

    In this special edition podcast, we are joined by Adam Brunt (Community Engagement Officer) and Danielle Coleman (Station Manager at Sanyford Community Fire Station), who share practical tips and advice on home fire safety and discuss winter vehicle safety. You can complete an online home fire safety check by visiting https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/, but if you don’t have online access, don’t worry, you can call 0800 0241 999. Here are the links to the website pages and support materials mentioned in the podcast: Safety at Home - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-at-home/ Road Safety - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/road-safety/ National Highways Safe T.R.I.P. information - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/trip/ On-call Firefighter Recruitment - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighters/ Fire Safety in the Home Information Leaflet - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/fire-safety-in-the-home 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. 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

    11 min
  3. MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 45, December 2025

    12/14/2025

    MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 45, December 2025

    This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 45, December 2025. The main feature of this episode is a change to the appointment booking process, with the implementation of the Total Triage system from the 3rd December. The newsletter also has: - The surgery opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period. - Information on where to get help during the holiday season. - A reminder to ensure you have enough medication for Christmas and New Year, and to submit your repeat prescription request well in advance. These are the links referenced in the podcast: To access the online booking system via the Mount Road Practice website, use the link: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/m83084. To access the updated Appointments Page on the Mount Road Practice website and access videos and FAQs https://www.mountroadpractice.nhs.uk/services/appointments/ To Learn about the NHS 111 sevice - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ To find a Pharmacy near you - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy To find out more about the Haywood Urgent Treatment Centre - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/walk-centre-haywood-community-hospital 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 - Click to download your copy. Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration. 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.

    4 min
  4. MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 42, September 2025

    09/15/2025

    MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 42, September 2025

    This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 42, September 2025. The newsletter contains items on: - Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule.Details on the Autumn COVID & Flu vaccination Clinics.Notification that you can now view cervical smear test results in the NHS APP.Confirmation that you can view messages about your care in the NHS App.Notification that the Lions Prostate Cancer screening event data has changed.A call out for new members to join the PPG. These are the links referenced in the podcast: NHS information on vaccinations, and when to have them - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ Link to the PPG Web page with details on what changes have been made to the childhood immunisation schedule- http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/immunisation-changes More information about the NHS App - www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/  We’re sure that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk Link to download Newsletter - Download your copy here Link to subscribe to the PPG Newsletter - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration More information about the PPG, and what it is can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts, you can email us at ⁠admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk⁠

    4 min

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This is a podcast from the Mount Road Practice PPG (Patient Participation Group). The podcast is an effort to try and reach out to patients who would like to access information about the surgery in a different media format. This may be due to their own preferred methods of accessing data or their own personal circumstances. We very much hope that this will fill a gap, and that you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or any future topics you would like to see covered please contact us via our email at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk