Blackpool North PCN

26/03/2026

Final day to catch the mobile smear bus tomorrow.

✅Sainsbury's, Red Bank Road.

✅No appointment needed.

⏰ Last chance – final two days

The cervical screening bus is in Lancashire & South Cumbria for the final two days, with drop‑in appointments available (11am–4pm):

📍 Wednesday 25 March
• Shadsworth Family Hub, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 2HR)
• Morrisons, Pendle Street, Nelson (BB9 7UZ)

📍 Friday 27 March
• Sainsbury’s, Bispham, Blackpool (FY2 9HH)

If you’re eligible and overdue, don’t miss this opportunity.

19/03/2026

Come along and have some family fun ❤️

🌸🐣 Friends of Moor Park 🐣🌸

📅 Saturday 11th April 📅

Please feel free to join us for some fun Easter activities! 🐰✨
Bring the family along for a lovely day filled with smiles, treats, and springtime fun 🌼🥚

12/03/2026

❗Important medicine recall....

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

20/02/2026

📢LGBTQ+ swimming group at Moor Park.

🏊‍♀️Make friends while getting healthy.
❗️No booking required.

Our monthly swimming session at Moor Park is happening next Thursday at 8:30-9:30pm- no booking, and no cost- just a donation to help us keep the group running!

Never been before? Don't worry our amazing Swimming Coach Michelle will be there throughout the session! She is there to help you with technique, or even to help you learn the very basics of swimming.

We have sole use of the pool for this session. The changing rooms are unisex

❗ You must register to become a member of the swimming group to attend. You can do this by heading to the link in our bio.

13/02/2026

Please only attend A&E if a real emergency ❤️

🚨 We are currently seeing a high demand for our services. 🚨

Our teams are doing everything they can to see and treat patients as quickly and safely as possible.

Please make sure you are going to the most appropriate place for your medical needs...

💊 Find a pharmacy

🏥 Can you visit an Urgent Treatment centre?

🥼 Ask your GP about out of hours appointments

🧑‍💻 Call NHS 111 or visit their online portal

📲 Call the Mental health Crisis Line on 0800 953 0110

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents can use the online Alder Hey Symptom Checker for advice on common illnesses in children

🦷 Call the Emergency Dentist 0300 1234 010 for Lancashire services

💉 If you are eligible, you can book your flu vaccinations online or via the NHS App

❌ Please do not visit a loved one in hospital if you are feeling unwell yourself.

ℹ️ If you need to travel to our Emergency Department please consider bringing a phone charging cable, any medication you are on including inhalers and a payment method to use the vending machines to make your wait more comfortable.

Find out more about our local health services here:

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/feeling-unwell

11/02/2026

📢Any local partners who work with, support children or care about young people and families in the local area would like to get involved.

30/01/2026

The Mobile Cervical Screening Unit will next be visiting;

📍The Range, 1 Parkinson Way, Blackpool FY4 2AZ - Tues 3rd Feb
📍Sainsbury's, 80 Redbank Road, Bispham, FY2 9HH - Mon 9th Feb

Don't put if off. The Mobile Screening Unit is here to make it easier for you. Drop in, no appointment needed.

💜💚 No judgement. Just Care 💚💜

16/01/2026

📅 Keep forgetting to book your smear?
🚐 Why not just attend the Mobile Screening Unit, no appointment needed.
🕘 Wed 21st Jan - Bickerstaffe Plaza, Blackpool, FY1 3AH

💜No judgement, just care 💚

08/01/2026

Please assist where you can to help secondary care staff look after those most in need ❤️

🚨 Exceptional demand continues across our local NHS services

Due to continuing high levels of demand for NHS services, measures remain in place to reduce pressures. Thank you for your help. Please continue to:

✅ Use A&E only for serious or life-threatening emergencies.
✅ Collect loved ones, who are ready to leave hospital, as soon as possible and make sure they have what they need at home.
✅ Be aware that, if you do need A&E, you may experience a wait.

Our teams will see the most seriously ill patients first - please treat staff with respect.

If you have to visit A&E, due to a serious accident or emergency that is life threatening, please make sure you are prepared for a potential wait by taking things you may need like a charged phone, a payment method and warm, comfortable clothing. We apologise if you experience a longer wait.

Please use health services wisely. Accessing the right service at the right time may mean you’re seen quicker and helps reduce pressure.

Please remember that vaccinations significantly reduce the risk of severe illnesses and hospitalisation. Find out how to get vaccinated on the ICB website - https://orlo.uk/Gor2K

Please share this message with your colleagues and networks.

Thank you to our incredible NHS teams and partners working tirelessly across hospitals, community services and the region.

Craig Harris
Chief Commissioning Officer
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB

06/01/2026

📢 Please share far and wide.

❗Only attend A&E if a true emergency, instead call 111, seek local pharmacy advice or contact your GP.

We are currently seeing very high demand for our services and are working hard to make sure patients are seen as quickly as possible. Due to this sustained pressure, particularly in our Emergency Department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has taken the decision to declare a Critical Incident.

We have tried and tested plans in place to help manage periods of high pressure, and ensuring safe care for patients continues to be our first priority. A&E should only be used for life-threatening illnesses and injuries. For conditions which are less urgent, please contact NHS 111, or visit a local pharmacy, walk-in centre or GP practice for advice and support instead.

You can read more on our website:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

05/01/2026

The new Mobile Cervical Screening Unit is available for all local residents who have a cervix and are due or overdue their smear test.

✅No appointment needed
✅Friendly, female staff
✅Quick and confidential

The Living Well Service will be offering cervical screenings for those who are eligible across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

29/12/2025

🍬 Indulged in too many sweet treats over the festive period?

🧐 Did you know there are now more urgent appointments available at some local NHS dental practices?!

🦷 You do not need to be registered with the dental practice to access these services!

🫵 For more information on this service, visit https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/your-local-services/dentistry or call the helpline.