Adelaide Street Family Practice

27/11/2025

📢 Important Update – Thank You for Your Patience

We’re a little short staffed today, so it may take longer than usual to answer your calls.

To help us respond as quickly as possible, please:

✅ Use PATCHS for non-urgent queries

✅ Or email us at blackpool.adelaidemedicalcentre@nhs.net – we’ll get back to you as soon as we can

We really appreciate your understanding and patience. Thank you for bearing with us!

20/11/2025

💜 Today is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, often called the “silent disease” because symptoms can be vague and appear late. Early detection saves lives!

Know the signs:

- Indigestion
- Persistent tummy or back pain
- Changes to your poo
- Unexplained weight loss
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)

If you notice these symptoms, contact your GP immediately.

Pancreatic Cancer UK

20/11/2025

🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG)! 🌟
We value your voice! Our PPG is a group of patients who work together with the practice team to improve services, share ideas, and ensure your needs are at the heart of everything we do.

✅ Why join?
Help shape the future of our surgery
Share feedback and suggestions
Stay informed about changes and updates

Your opinions matter, and together we can make a real difference! If you’d like to get involved, contact us today or ask at reception.

14/11/2025

🌍 World Diabetes Day – 14 November 💙
Today we’re raising awareness of diabetes and the importance of early detection, support, and healthy lifestyle choices.

If you're living with diabetes, at risk, or supporting someone who is — you’re not alone. Managing diabetes is a journey, and our team is here to help with advice, reviews, and ongoing support.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-1-diabetes/symptoms

If you have concerns about your blood sugar, symptoms, or would like to discuss screening, please contact the surgery.

Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes – we call these the 4Ts.

14/11/2025

Date: 14 November 2025 | Time: 08:00 AM

Practice Statement in Response to CQC Report

We acknowledge the findings from the recent CQC inspection and fully accept that improvements are needed. It is of great concern to us that our patients have experienced a service that has fallen below the standards they rightly expect and deserve.

Since the inspection, we have been working closely with the Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB and our Local Medical Committee to make rapid and lasting improvements. This includes strengthening our clinical systems, improving how we manage test results and referrals, and ensuring that patient safety and access are at the heart of everything we do.

Our team is committed to learning from this feedback and to rebuilding the confidence of our patients and community. We want to reassure everyone that we are determined to provide safe, effective and compassionate care for all our patients.

For media inquiries, please contact: The Management Team | Phone: 01253 620725 | Email: blackpool.adelaidemedicalcentre@nhs.net

13/11/2025

📢 Reminder: PATCHS Support Session Today!

Just a quick reminder that our PATCHS drop-in support session is happening today at 2pm-4pm!

If you need help using PATCHS, feel free to pop in — we’re here to support you.

12/11/2025

📣 Need Help Using PATCHS for Total Triage?
We’re Here to Support You!

If you're struggling to use the PATCHS online system to contact the surgery, come along to our drop-in support session:
🗓 Date: Thursday 13th November
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Elizabeth Street Surgery or Harris Medical Centre Our friendly team will be available to guide you through the process and answer any questions.
No appointment needed – just drop in!
Let us help make accessing care easier for you.

⚠️ Please note: As this session takes place during CLS (mandatory training), the practice will be closed to all other enquiries and appointments during this time.

30/10/2025

In all the excitement this Halloween, children may want to tuck into their sweets whilst they’re on the move. But it’s best to avoid eating while walking or running, so you may want to save up all the treats to enjoy back at home.

Sitting down to eat massively reduces the risk of choking. Plus, don’t forget choking is silent. So be sure to watch children whilst they’re eating so you can react quickly if they get into trouble.

And, watch out for treats that are a higher choking risk for young children. Hard sweets, lollipops, mini-eggs and marshmallows are all common choking hazards.

For more top tips on how to this Halloween visit: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

❗️Please be aware we are receiving a high number of calls ❗️

To avoid waiting in the queue you can now contact us online using PATCHS — a quick and easy way to request help or advice from your GP. Whether you need a consultation, repeat prescription, fit note, or general medical advice, PATCHS is available and can be accessed from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

To use PATCHS, just visit our website and click the PATCHS link on the homepage. You’ll be guided through a few simple questions, and your request will be sent directly to our clinical team.