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 podacst:

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

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.

This is the Audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 44, November 2025.

The main item in this episode is about this year’s Christmas Parties.

The newsletter also contains items on: -

• A carer advice day on Thursday, 27th November at Burslem Cricket Club.

• Common conditions that can be dealt with at your pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment.
• Reminding patients to inform the surgery if they no longer need, or cannot make their appointment.
• A reminder to check that your contact details held by the Surgery are up to date.

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