Menopause Awareness looks at peri-menopause, menopause and how to look after yourself through this period of your or a loved one’s life? This event includes thought provoking information on the topic of perimenopause and menopause including understanding the wide range of symptoms (not just hot flushes!), risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle changes to improve your symptoms, a pre-recorded Q&A session with GP Dr Deborah Shepherd, a free gentle 30-minute yoga/pilates taster session, and information on resources which provide support for people experiencing the menopause.
 
Monday 23 June, 6.30-8.30pm
Minsterley Village Hall, A488, Minsterley, Shrewsbury SY5 0EH  SY5 0EH
 
Tuesday 1 July, 6.30-8.30pm 
Bomere Heath Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath SY4 3PD
 
Monday 7 July, 6.30-8.30pm
Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RZ
 
Wednesday 9 July, 10.30am-12.30pm  
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital, Stone House, Union Street, Bishop's Castle SY9 5AJ
 
Wednesday 16 July, 6.30-8.30pm       
Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL
 
Wednesday 10 September, 10am-12pm        
Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL

Continence Awareness is for anyone interested in finding out more about this common condition, affecting around 40% of the UK population. We will be looking at different types, symptoms and causes of urinary and bowel incontinence, treatment options including lifestyle adjustments, medications and surgery, and how to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel. We also have a pre-recorded Q&A session with the Shropshire NHS Continence Advisory Service, and an interactive session on pelvic floor exercises.
 
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital, Stone House, Union Street, Bishop's Castle SY9 5AJ
**this event focuses on continence issues in women – all are welcome

 
To book a FREE place at any of our events, please call 01743 360641 or email healthevents@community-resource.org.uk.

Do you know the symptoms of ovarian cancer? 

·         Bloated tummy

·         Needing to wee more

·         Tummy pain

·         Always feeling full

Women of all ages can develop ovarian cancer, but it is more common in women age 50 or over.

To find out more about ovarian cancer symptoms, pop into the practice to pick up a leaflet.

If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 4 weeks or more and they are new for you, contact us to make an appointment.