News Category: Practice news

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April

    This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign by sharing the symptoms.   The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.   Learn more about the possible symptoms of the disease   Know the symptoms of bowel cancer: bleeding from your bottom; bloods in your poo; a […]

COVID Vaccination Clinic – Sunday 6th April 10am-2pm

Get a COVID-19 vaccination Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.   Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine? For the latest eligibility advice for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, check NHS website’s guide to who can get the COVID-19 vaccination.   Book online  Book COVID-19 vaccination online Find out […]

North Lancashire & South Cumbria Breast Screening Mobile Unit

  Location: Minerva Health Centre, Lowthorpe Road, Preston, PR1 6SB.  Date: Will be on location for the next 6 weeks Contact: You can contact the Breast Screening unit at 01524 518699 or email [email protected].  Appointments: Breast screening examinations are by appointment only.  Important: Please attend your free breast screening appointment when invited.  If you have missed an appointment: Contact the Breast […]

Endometriosis Action Month – March 2025

  Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth in the UK, yet so many are still unaware of the condition and its impact.   For Endometriosis Action Month 2025, the theme is ‘Endometriosis Explained’, exploring both how endometriosis must be better understood by the general public and better explained to […]

World Kidney Day – 13th March 2025

  World Kidney Day is an annual campaign to help raise awareness of kidneys and show the suffering caused when they don’t work properly. It also aims to educate people on what kidneys do and how to improve your kidney health.     What do kidneys do? They remove toxins, excess water and waste products […]