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What is an NHS Health Check?

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online. NHS App and your NHS account – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Due to a change in supplier, unfortunately, we have had to temporarily suspend our website online services. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Patients are still able to request their prescriptions via the MyGP app or via patient access.For any non-urgent admin queries, we ask that patients contact us via telephone or email […]

The extended access service offers GP practice appointments in evenings and at weekends when our surgery is closed. This service is currently offered from Reedyford Health Centre and Colne Health Centre. However, from 1 October 2022, NHS England has requested that primary care networks (which are networks of GP practices across a small geographical location) […]

Newsletters – Veterans In Communities

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The PIPA Trial We are writing to you about The PIPA Trial which is being conducted by the University of Warwick. The trial is exploring the effectiveness of an online resource for parents/carers to help reduce depression and anxiety in young people. Families of young people aged 11-15 years in the UK are being invited […]

The Department of Work and Pensions are making legislative changes from Friday 17th December 2021 meaning self-certification for sickness will be extended from 7 to 28 days for people accessing Statutory Sick Pay & there will be no requirement for a fit note to access other benefits. Fit note: guidance for patients and employees – […]

Barnoldswick Pensioners Association Frank Street, Barnoldswick, BB18 5AE Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month starting Thursday 11th November & 25th November 1.30pm-3pm This group is for people who experience difficulties with their memory. They are invited to bring along a family member or a friend to enjoy reminiscence discussions, enjoy quizzes and take […]

Pendle Up and Active have launched a new website which is really simple and easy to use! It provides useful information to support the following weight management, mental health, exercise, loneliness plus much more. Please visit the link to find out more https://pendle.upandactive.co.uk/

 GPs in East Lancashire provide a service called extended GP Access. This provides GP services after 6.30pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday), and at weekends too. We would like to know your views about extended access to GP services.  Some practices offer appointments before 8 am as part of this extended GP service too, so you may have […]

A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems, will still get one but where your clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then you may be asked to come back for a test […]

Mental Health – Alternatives to Primary Care (June 2021 v2) The information and links below provide a range of options for people who are feeling overwhelmed, isolated and unable to cope.  Clinical services are delivered by Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT0 our mental health provider. There are also a vast and diverse […]

Mask wearing will become optional from 19th July 2021 as per government guidelines announced recently. We must stress however that the same guidance suggests caution and recommends ongoing wearing of masks in closed spaces, small and crowded areas and where vulnerable people will be present. As you will often be in close proximity to our […]

Did you know you can now view your COVID-19 vaccination status by logging onto the NHS App. Follow the link to sign up: Download the NHS App If you do not have access to a smartphone and know that the country you are travelling to requires COVID-19 vaccination status, you can call the NHS helpline […]

We have noticed an increase in patients asking for NHS numbers. Did you know you can find these details in the following ways: – On your prescription – Via your mobile app – Patient Access, myGP, the NHS app, etc. – Via this link: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs…/online-services/find-nhs-number/

Vaccination Booking Service and Vaccination Centres Questions and Answers Q: Which members of the public are being offered the Covid-19 vaccine at the moment? The NHS is currently in the process of offering the vaccine to people in cohorts one to nine: aged 50 and over, those who live or work in care home, and frontline […]

The way you access your GP is changing to ensure you get the best possible care safely and quickly. We only want people to attend the practice when they need to, in order to keep you and our staff safe from Coronavirus. This video explains how you can contact your GP practice and the different […]

At-risk groups to receive free winter supply of vitamin D. You DO NOT need to contact your GP. All care homes will automatically receive a provision for their residents, while individuals on the clinically extremely vulnerable list will receive a letter inviting them to opt in for a supply to be delivered directly to their homes. Deliveries […]

People who need help as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to access support for simple but vital tasks over the coming months thanks to the successful NHS Volunteer Responders programme. The extension comes as NHS staff continue to deal with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.  The NHS Volunteer Responders programme was launched […]

The Help Us Help You campaign for symptoms of abdominal cancer has begun. We are encouraging people to seek advice from your GP if you have symptoms of diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort that last for three weeks or more.

We’ve put together some useful leaflets that we hope will be of help over the winter months.

MSK self management advice

Consult us online AccuRx is a platform that allows you: To seek self-help information from the NHS, through our surgery website. Services include self-help information, advice or help from local services which may be appropriate for your condition, such as self-referral services or help from your local pharmacy. To seek medical advice online from Wilmslow Health Centre for your […]

Medical Records Lancashire and South Cumbria has been chosen by NHS England to be a national pilot for the digitisation of Medical Records.  Scanning these paper based records and making them digital will enable better utilisation of space, creating more clinical space, staff areas, multi team space and video hubs, removing the need for some practices […]

We are currently looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our busy practice team. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST VACANCY Excellent customer care skills are essential for this role to provide a high level of reception/customer service to our registered patients at the practice. Applicants should be friendly, confident with proven communication and organisational skills. The role of […]

September Newsletter

Why children are offered the flu vaccine. Children aged 2 and 3 will be given the vaccination at their GP surgery, usually by the practice nurse. We are currently sending out invites to make appointments in practice for this age group. If you do receive an invite for your child please do make an appointment. […]

We are starting to book patients ‘Over 65’s’ flu appointments. Due to the current COVID restrictions we are having to operate slightly differently this year so please bear with us. If you came to us last year we will be sending you an appointment out. This maybe in the form of a text message or […]

Find out more about returning to school safely

Taking place on Wednesday 16th September 2020 via zoom. Please select this link if you would like to join the meeting and for further details.

Information and advice to help you and your family create a healthy culture around gaming, and to help you support your child if they’re struggling.

No visitors allowed in your home – new measures have been introduced to a number of places around the county. There has been a general increase in cases across the area and these measures should help the wider community. This will be disruptive for many, but it is really important that everyone in these areas […]

Your health matters. There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Better Health has a range of tools and support to help – find what works for you. Let’s do this! Kickstart your health

Following the recent government announcement that from July 24th 2020 everyone is required to wear a face covering when entering a shop or business. This is in addition to wearing one on Public Transport which has been mandatory for some time now. If you feel you are unable to wear a mask for auditory/sensory/breathing reasons, […]

A Rosemary & Thyme project

Barnoldswick Medical Centre – Home Join Dementia Research, a place to register your interest in taking part in vital dementia research.

Be Part of Research Health research needs people of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the country, to take part and help shape research. That way the results can benefit as many people as possible. Find out more about the ways you can get involved. 

Wellbeing Groups

Useful information

Latest shielding advice

Organ donation

NHS Volunteer Responders

Coronavirus – a book for children

Quick bullet point guide of the process when a GP calls you.

Coronavirus testing

April 2020 VE Newsletter

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We are working with a range of organisations including voluntary groups to help people get through the difficult crisis we are facing. There is support available for vulnerable people in our community. The Pendle Community Support Hub will work as a one stop shop.

Caring for people information

https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/information/professionals https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/information/children-and-young-people/coronavirus https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/information/family-and-carers

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

More GP appointments for East Lancashire residents An innovative new scheme has been launched in East Lancashire to increase the number of GP appointments available to patients in the area.  The scheme, known as extended GP access was first suggested in a public consultation in 2016 when NHS East Lancashire CCG proposed to improve GP […]

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From April 2014, everyone aged 75 and over is entitled to have a named GP to oversee their care. Here at Barnoldswick Medical Centre we assign a named GP to ALL our patients to ensure the best possible level of care. As the practice operates a personal list system we already fulfil this new Government […]

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