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Importance of Immunisation
National Immunisation Awareness Month (NIAM) , observed every August, is a vital opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccinations...

East Kennet PCN
Jul 292 min read
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Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week, organised by Alcohol Change UK , aims to raise awareness about alcohol-related harm and promote safer drinking...

East Kennet PCN
Jul 13 min read
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Carers: The Unsung Heroes
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who is living with a disability, illness, mental...

East Kennet PCN
Jun 62 min read
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Walking in Their Shoes – My Eye-Opening Dementia Bus Experience
It’s one thing to read about dementia. It’s another to witness its effects on a loved one. But nothing prepared me for what I felt during...

East Kennet PCN
May 192 min read
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Dementia Awareness
My name is Emily Ind, and I work as a Care Coordinator for the Primary Care Network (PCN). In my role, I have the privilege of supporting...

East Kennet PCN
May 196 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week - bringing the UK and various mental health...

East Kennet PCN
May 122 min read
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National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month 2025, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple,...

East Kennet PCN
May 12 min read
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Stroke Awareness Month
Every day in May, 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even...

East Kennet PCN
May 11 min read
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Autism Acceptance Month 2025
This month is World Autism Acceptance Month. The following is information on autism, taken from the National Autistic Society. Â Autism...

East Kennet PCN
Mar 315 min read
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#LeadwithLove
Stress Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public...

East Kennet PCN
Mar 313 min read
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Different Minds In a world that thrives on innovation and creativity, neurodiversity is a concept...

East Kennet PCN
Mar 173 min read
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No Smoking Day 12th March 2025
Key messages • Take back your life this No Smoking Day – Wednesday 12th March 2025. • Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for...

East Kennet PCN
Mar 103 min read
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 24th 2025 to 2nd March 2025
Awareness weeks are used to bring attention to important issues, causes or events. They help people learn, reflect and contribute a...

East Kennet PCN
Feb 217 min read
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Time to Talk Day
As February rolls in and we look forward to lighter evenings we can often carry with us some of the darkness, isolation and loneliness of...

East Kennet PCN
Feb 62 min read
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In support of World Cancer Day, 4th February 2025
In this blog we interview Emily, our Primary Care Network (PCN) care coordinator. What is your role Emily? I am Emily and I work for East...

East Kennet PCN
Jan 273 min read
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Recognising National Obesity Awareness Week
UK’s National Obesity Awareness Week 2025 is observed from Friday January 10th to Thursday the 16th. This week aims to raise awareness...

East Kennet PCN
Jan 105 min read
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New Year, New You?
Although the Christmas period is often perceived as the 'most wonderful time of the year' we know this is often not the case for many...

East Kennet PCN
Jan 66 min read
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Christmas Opening Times
What’s open this winter?  It’s not always easy remembering where you can turn to for assistance when your surgery is closed. To help...

East Kennet PCN
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Live Well Your Way - Group Consultation
On the evening of Tuesday the 17th of September, the doors opened to 13 of our patients who took part in the LIVE WELL YOUR WAY sessions,...

East Kennet PCN
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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More than just a truck monkey - the life of a paramedic by Tim Owen
Despite the profession being around for some 50 years, many people are still unsure of what a Paramedic actually does. As a...

East Kennet PCN
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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