Riverside Family Practice

12/11/2025

This month, we stand together for Movember — supporting men’s health, tackling prostate cancer, and promoting mental wellbeing.
Whether you grow a moustache, make a donation, or simply start a conversation — you’re helping to make a difference. 💙

12/11/2025

🌿 Think Self-Care First — Your Local Pharmacy Can Help! 🌿

It’s that time of year when coughs, colds, sore throats, and minor illnesses start making the rounds. But did you know… you don’t always need to see a GP?

💊 Your local pharmacist is a trained healthcare professional who can offer expert advice.
They can help with:

- Coughs, colds, and sore throats
- Earache, sinus pain, or headaches
- Minor skin conditions and rashes
- Tummy upsets, constipation, or heartburn
- Hay fever, allergies, and much more

👩‍⚕️ New NHS Pharmacy First Service:
Many Burnley pharmacies can now offer treatments for common conditions and refer you directly for further care if needed, saving you time and freeing up GP appointments for those who need them most.

🩹 Self-care tips:

- Rest, stay hydrated, and eat nourishing foods
- Keep a few basics at home (paracetamol, ibuprofen, oral - rehydration, antiseptic cream)
- Seek advice early if things don’t improve

Your pharmacy is part of your NHS care team, and often the quickest route to feeling better 💚

07/11/2025

Our team is here to welcome you at the Minor Injuries Unit👋. They can treat: sprains and strains, broken bones, wound infections, minor burns and scalds, minor head injuries, insect and animal bites, minor eye injuries and injuries to the back, shoulder and chest.
They are based at the Acorn Centre, 421 Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1RT and are the same services and teams that were previously at Accrington Victoria. The unit is open seven days a week from 8am until 8.30pm. 🏥🩵.

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

🕯️ Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9–15 October 2025 🕯️

This week we remember all babies gone too soon and stand with the families who carry their memory every day. 💗💙

At 7pm on 15 October, join the Wave of Light by lighting a candle to remember and show support.

If you’ve been affected by baby loss, you’re not alone. Support is available locally in East Lancashire:

💛 ELHT Bereavement Midwives – practical and emotional support after loss: elht.nhs.uk/services/maternity-and-newborn-services/bereavement

💛 Lancashire Mind – Together After Loss – counselling & peer support: lancashiremind.org.uk/project/together-after-loss

💛 Reproductive Trauma Service (Lancs & South Cumbria) – therapy for miscarriage or loss: lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/reproductive-trauma-service

Let’s come together to raise awareness, offer kindness, and remember every tiny life that will never be forgotten. 💖

25/09/2025

If you are pregnant, you can help protect your baby from RSV, whooping cough, and flu, which can cause serious illness. Vaccines give you both the best protection against these diseases.

Speak to your midwife or GP practice.

ℹ️ www.nhs.uk/pregnancyvaccinations

25/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

23/09/2025

02/09/2025

By calling , and selecting the mental health option, we can help to get you the urgent support you need for your mental health.

Other mental health support options: https://orlo.uk/U2Pvr

02/09/2025

🍂 September ‘What’s On’ Guide is here!
Get out, socialise, and have some fun this month 🎉

Whether you're looking to:
🚶‍♀️ Get moving at Active Hive
☕ Enjoy a chat and refreshments at Friends by the Water
💬 Connect with others at Social Circle

There’s something for everyone — no matter your pace or preference!

Let’s make September social 💛

21/08/2025

From Monday 22nd September 2025, our surgery will be moving to a Total Triage system for all GP and ANP appointments.

This change is part of the new requirements that all GP practices must follow from October 2025.

🔹 What this means for you
All GP/ANP appointments (urgent or routine, remote or face-to-face) must now be requested via our online triage form, available on our website under the “Appointments” tab.

Your request will be reviewed and you will be advised on the most appropriate next step.

🔹 Nurse and HCA appointments
Appointments with our Nurses or Healthcare Assistants (e.g. blood tests, immunisations, health checks) can still be booked by telephone.

We understand this is a change in how appointments are accessed, and our team is here to support you. If you need help completing the online form, please contact reception, who will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this important transition.