Duddon Valley Medical Practice

30/03/2026

We are very short staffed today due to staff sickness.

Please be kind to our staff who are working hard to help you all as quickly as possible.

Reminder that you do not need to telephone the practice to check if your repeat medication is ready to collect if you have allowed 7 working days.

Thank you.

27/03/2026

Reminder of the Easter closure next weekend.

If you have not already ordered your repeat medication and you will be due before this closure, you may be given a signed prescription to take to your nearest Pharmacy.

Thank you.

20/03/2026

** EASTER BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURES **

Duddon Valley Medical Practice will be closed on:

Friday 3rd April 2026
Monday 6th April 2026

We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 7th April at 8am.

We ask that orders for repeat medication be placed by Wednesday 25th March to allow seven working days for completion and collection prior to the closure on Easter Thursday.

Thank you.

19/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

19/03/2026

12/03/2026

❗️CLOSURE FOR STAFF TRAINING❗️

Duddon Valley Medical Practice will be closed for training at 1pm on Thursday 12th March
2026.

If you require medical assistance during this period, please call the usual surgery telephone numbers to listen to your options.

We will re-open as per usual opening hours on Friday 13th March.

Thank you🙂

10/03/2026

Fit Note requests❗️

Can we remind our patients that requests for Fit Notes are NOT urgent, so please do not expect these to be ready the same day. Your employer cannot demand a same day Fit Note.

Please also be mindful that you may be asked to book an appointment with the GP to review.

It is not possible to pre-date Fit Notes, so any requests made before the note is due to expire will be rejected.

We will always let you know as soon as your note has been completed by the GP, so there is no need to attend/telephone the practice to check if it is ready.

If you have been ill for 7 days or less you do not need to see a Doctor. You can complete a Self Certification form yourself by downloading online.

Thank you for your co-operation.

DVMP

10/03/2026

Mental Health Practitioner appointments at DVMP

Did you know that you can access mental health support right here at the surgery?

If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, stress, grief, seeking review of anti-depressant medications, or just want someone to talk to, then please contact the surgery to organise an appointment.

Please note, if you are already receiving mental health treatment from First Step or the Mental Health Team, you will not be able to access this service.

This service is also only available to those aged 18 and over.

Please call our Reception team today to book your appointment.

06/03/2026

Did you know you can ask us a question online? Help relieve pressure on the telephones and follow this link to submit your request:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/A82651

Our team can help with FitNote requests, questions about your referral, and any other admin related query.

We will get back to you within the same working day.

Contact us about your request

06/03/2026

We believe there are some form of roadworks blocking the road down to KIRKBY SURGERY today.

Please use the bottom road to access the surgery should you need to attend.

Thank you.

27/02/2026

Kirkby phones are currently down, we are working hard to resolve this problem.

If your query can wait please try later in the day or next week. Otherwise please contact Askam surgery on 01229 260290 today.