Appleby Medical Practice

02/04/2026

Bank Holidays
Please note that our practice will be closed on the upcoming Bank Holidays.

🗓 Date: Fri 03rd and Mon 06th April
⏰ Reopening: 8am Tue 07th April

If you require urgent medical assistance while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 or visit your nearest urgent care centre. In an emergency, please dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a safe and restful Bank Holiday.

23/03/2026

** This issue is now resolved.

There is a national problem with our medical system. Please be patient with our team whilst we await an update.

18/03/2026

✨ FIT 4 ALL – Upcoming Sessions! ✨
📅 Check out our timetable for the next two weeks!
We’ve got a great mix of sessions across Frenchfield, Shap, Appleby, Penrith

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

27/02/2026

Muscle, joint, heart, lung, or pelvic health problems?? 💚💙

Some GP practices may offer First Contact Physiotherapy in-house - you would need to check with your specific surgery.

However, you can also self-refer for MSK Physiotherapy at North Cumbria Integrated Care - no GP needed.

They help with:

- Joint pain, sports injuries, rheumatology conditions
- Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s
- Heart or lung rehab
- Pelvic health issues, including pregnancy and incontinence

Treatment may include advice, exercises, hands-on therapy, and group sessions.

Available in hospital, outpatient, or community settings.

Link in the comments to find out more 👇

23/02/2026

Did you know some NHS services can be accessed without needing a GP appointment first? 💚💙 You can contact these services yourself.

(These services cover NHS North Cumbria — North, West, and East. South Cumbria may have different options.)

We'll be looking at some of the options throughout the week...

🎯 Feeling low, anxious, stressed, or struggling with flashbacks, panic, or obsessive behaviours? NHS North Cumbria Talking Therapies at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust help with: depression, OCD, PTSD, phobias, panic disorder, and social anxiety.

💡 Adults (18+) registered with a GP in North Cumbria can self-refer. They’ll listen and help you find the support that works best for you.

👉 Self-refer today (link in comments below)

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

🌟 Did you know?

Our Chatter Matters sessions regularly welcome guest speakers to share helpful information with our groups! So far this year, we've enjoyed fantastic talks from Healthwatch and Waste into Wellbeing, and next week Kendal Town Council will be joining our Kendal group (20/02). 🙌

💬 What is Chatter Matters?
A friendly social group open to everyone — come along to make new friends, enjoy a light lunch, and take part in optional exercise sessions… all for just £2 per person.

🤝 Are you part of an organisation?
If you'd like to attend one of our groups to talk about how your services can support our members, please get in touch with Danii:
📧 danielle.houghton@gll.org

📍 Session Times & Locations:
Ulverston Leisure Centre
• Mondays: 11am – 1pm
• Optional exercise: 10:30am – 11:15am & 11:30am – 12:15pm

Penrith Leisure Centre
• Mondays: 11am – 1pm
• Fridays: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Optional exercise: 1:30pm – 2pm on Fridays

Kendal Leisure Centre
• Fridays: 12pm – 2pm
• Optional exercise: 11:30am – 12:15pm

Appleby Leisure Centre
• Fridays: 11am – 1pm
• Optional pool session: 11am – 12pm

Come along, connect, and feel good! 💚✨

13/02/2026