This summer, Joe Wicks has released a new animated physical activity series, Activate, which aims to get children moving and having fun.

Co-created by Joe Wicks and Studio AKA (the makers of ‘Hey Duggee’), Activate is backed by the government as part of a new partnership to reach families and schools across the country.

Activate is made up of short, five-minute episodes, each offering a burst of movement and energy. Parents and teachers can easily integrate these short exercises into their day at home, school or summer activity clubs.

Physical activity is essential for growing bodies and minds. But over half (53%) of UK children are not meeting daily activity guidelines. Activate aims to make fitness fun and spark a love of movement in children, by bringing together bright and energetic new characters, alongside well-known upbeat music from exclusive music partner Universal Music UK. 

At a time when many parents are concerned about keeping their kids active over the holidays, Activate aims to turn screen time into active time and boost their physical and mental health – over the summer holidays and beyond.

The first episode is out now on The Body Coach YouTube channel, with new episodes out weekly over the summer.

Activate is backed by the Department of Health & Social Care, Department for Education and Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

The practice is introducing a new system to provide care to patients who have suspected urinary tract infections. This is in line with evidenced based guidance and with the aim to offer advice and treatment promptly, without the need for patients to always produce a urine sample. 

Signs and symptoms of a UTI:

• Pain or a burning sensation when passing urine
• Needing to pass urine more often than usual
• Needing to pass urine more often than usual during the night
• Needing to pass urine suddenly or more urgently than usual
• Urine that looks cloudy
• Blood in your urine
• Lower abdominal pain or pain in your back, just under the ribs

If you are female and aged 16-65 and think you may have a UTI, you should contact your local pharmacy who will undertake a thorough assessment and provide prescription only medication (e.g. antibiotics) if needed. You do not need to make an appointment - you can simply present at a pharmacy.

If you are pregnant, have a catheter, are male, under 16 years, over 65 years old or you have recurrent UTIs (two in the last 6 months or three in the last 12 months) then you should contact our reception team on 01335 216885 (option 1). It is best to do this as early as possible in the day so that we can offer advice and treatment promptly. 

Please do not drop off urine samples at the practice for suspected urinary infections unless a clinician has asked you to. Samples which are dropped off without prior request from a clinician will not be processed.