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Cancer Awareness Month

Kidney Cancer Awareness

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness month.  In the UK over 12,500 individuals are diagnosed with kidney cancer annually.  Various types of kidney cancer exist.  For further information please visit the links below:

Kidney cancer | Cancer Research UK

Kidney cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

Brain Cancer Awareness

Brain tumour awareness month seeks to educate the public, reduce stigma, and improve outcomes by emphasising early detection and treatment. The focus is on increasing understanding and fostering support for individuals affected by brain tumour cancer.  For more information, please see the links below:

Brain Tumour Awareness Month (macmillan.org.uk)

Brain tumours | Cancer Research UK

Ovarian Cancer Awareness

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, shedding light on the fact that over 7,000 women in the UK are diagnosed annually. Unfortunately, two-thirds of cases are detected at an advanced stage, complicating treatment. We need to stand together to fight cancer. See link below for more information. #OvarianCancerAwareness

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/ovarian-cancer

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March signifies an annual chance to raise awareness about Colorectal Cancer. This vital initiative underscores the profound impact of the disease, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and education. It is imperative to prioritize health and advocate for the significance of screenings and preventive measures. See links below for more information.

Colon cancer awareness month | Macmillan Cancer Support

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer

NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. It’s available to everyone aged 60 to 74 years.

Bowel cancer screening – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Please follow the link to the survey – https://llrnhs.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey?tt=ZNZ2cUpfVfNr0uTbGjTDog%3D%3D

News Letter

New Telephone System

In response to patient feedback Markfield Surgery has invested in a new phone system. This is a big change for the surgery and is the result of months of work and planning, which includes the replacement of all our phone lines and over 30 handsets.

Our main number 01530 242313 will stay the same, however the new system provides for some exciting new functionality, including:

· Queue position announcements – You will be told your position in the queue and as and when you advance in the queue.

· Call back facility – the system will offer to call you back, whilst retaining your position in the queue, so you do not have to stay on the phone.

· Integration into the clinical system – the new telephone system integrates into the clinical system providing a number of benefits to both the practice and the patients.

· Call recording – the new system will record all calls to protect our patients and healthcare professionals, we will also occasionally use recordings for staff training and quality control.

The new system is but one of a number of improvements we are planning over the coming months to improve our communications and range of services.