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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...

East Kennet PCN
Aug 19, 20243 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...
chrisatkinson3
Jul 16, 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...
josiehopkins1
Jun 17, 20245 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...
josiehopkins1
May 17, 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...
josiehopkins1
Apr 22, 20246 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...
josiehopkins1
Apr 18, 20243 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...
josiehopkins1
Mar 18, 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...
josiehopkins1
Feb 23, 20247 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...
josiehopkins1
Jan 24, 20246 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...
josiehopkins1
Jan 24, 20242 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,...

East Kennet PCN
Dec 28, 20233 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...

East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20232 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...

East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20234 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:...

East Kennet PCN
Dec 6, 20231 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...

East Kennet PCN
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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