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East Kennet PCN
2 hours ago5 min read
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...
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East Kennet PCN
4 days ago6 min read
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...
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East Kennet PCN
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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...
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East Kennet PCN
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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,...
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East Kennet PCN
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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...
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East Kennet PCN
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Spotlight on our pharmacists
Have you ever wondered about the incredible team behind the scenes, working tirelessly to ensure your health and wellbeing? Today, we...
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chrisatkinson3
Jul 16, 20245 min read
How to stay safe in the summer, should it ever arrive
One of the biggest parts of British culture is the weather – talking about it, moaning about it, getting up in the morning to torrential...
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josiehopkins1
Jun 17, 20245 min read
Wellbeing series round up and get to know the team
Over the last six months the wellbeing blog series has covered the following subjects: ·      New Year New Me ·      Falling off the...
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josiehopkins1
May 17, 20246 min read
Mind, body and soul. The benefits of physical exercise on mental health and tips on how to start your fitness journey
Benefits of exercise We all are aware that physical activity and looking after our bodies is important to our physical health and can...
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josiehopkins1
Apr 22, 20246 min read
When sadness turns to depression. How to manage and recognise mental health dips
Sadness vs depression In recent years, depression and poor mental health have become an essential pop culture topic. Depression is still...
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josiehopkins1
Apr 18, 20243 min read
Everything you need to know about the hospital discharge pathway
This blog provides an insightful guide to the hospital discharge pathway, written by EKPCN’s care coordinators Sandie Parsley and Molly...
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josiehopkins1
Mar 18, 20247 min read
Setting healthy boundaries
Setting emotional and personal boundaries is a relatively new subject within pop culture. As discussed in the previous blog, 'Being kind...
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josiehopkins1
Feb 23, 20247 min read
Being kind to yourself
One of the earliest lessons most human beings are taught is to be kind to others. We can all remember our families, parents’, carers...
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josiehopkins1
Jan 24, 20246 min read
Falling off the wagon, and how to get back on it …
Falling off the wagon, and how to get back on it … EKPCN’s best advice for getting back on the wagon after the festive season Although...
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josiehopkins1
Jan 24, 20242 min read
New year - Still me
Are you feeling overwhelmed this January? Is your news feed full of content trying to sell you the 'magic pill' that will change your...
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East Kennet PCN
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Laughter and Shoulder Shrugs: A Look at Our First Group Consultation Programme
Here at East Kennet PCN, we have now completed our first series of Group Consultations. Our pilot has been based around shoulder pain,...
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East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Unlocking the wider team in your GP practice
Welcome to a world of healthcare services designed to cater to your holistic well-being within the East Kennet Primary Care Network...
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East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20234 min read
What is a social prescriber?
A social prescriber plays a key role in universal personalised care. Here in East Kennet Primary Care Network (EKPCN), Social...
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East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20231 min read
How to set and achieve your new years goals successfully
Do you want to break this cycle of making New Year's resolutions and never sticking to them? Then we've got the podcast episode for you:...
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East Kennet PCN
Aug 15, 20234 min read
Managing Prediabetes and Preventing Diabetes
Are you struggling to managing your blood sugar levels? Do you worry about diabetes? Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes and want to...
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