We are pleased to inform you that a new national stop smoking campaign will launch on Wednesday 27 December 2023.   The campaign builds on the creative route of ‘good things happen when you stop smoking’ that was developed for this year’s Stoptober campaign back in October.   Capitalising on the New Year moment when […]

With Christmas just around the corner, health professionals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to stock up their medicine cabinets and order repeat prescriptions in good time.   Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or have limited opening hours over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, so making sure you […]

We cannot affect hospital waiting lists.   Unfortunately GPs have no control over where you are on the waiting list. Referrals to the hospital are prioritised by the hospital based on clinical urgency, and due to high demand resulting from the impact of the pandemic, there can be long waits for treatment.   Expedite letters […]

  Have your say on the way your local GP services are working   Around 2.4 million people, aged 16 and over, who are registered with a GP practice in England will receive an invitation to take part in Europe’s biggest patient experience survey in early January. The answers we get help the NHS to […]

Join the LCC Health Improvement Team’s mission to enhance sexual health services. They want to hear from YOU. Your participation is a step towards healthier tomorrows for everyone in Lancashire. Make your voice count without compromising your privacy.   http://www.lancashire.gov.uk

COVID Vaccination Pop Up Clinics   Over the next couple of weeks we will be holding walk-in clinics at two different locations within the community. Friday 1st December 2023, 9am-12pm,  Avenham Health Centre, Moor Lane, Avenham Lane, Preston PR1 3RG Friday 8th December 2023, 9am-12pm, Ribble Village Health Centre, 202 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 […]

  Carers Rights Day is taking place on Thursday 23rd November and this year, the focus is on unpaid carers.   Have you become a carer recently? Or have you been caring for someone for a while without support? Whatever your circumstances it’s important you understand your rights and can access support when you need […]