Ribblesdale Medical Practice

07/12/2025

⚠️ We appreciate that this is a long post, but it may be helpful to somebody you know, so please save and share it if you can; it could save a life over the festivities. ⚠️

If you are struggling or feeling low, here’s a reminder of some important numbers that could help you:
Samaritans - Call: 116 123 - 24/7
Text Shout to 85258 - 24/7
CALM - Call: 0800 58 58 58 - web chat 5pm to midnight every day
PAPYRUS Hopeline247 - Call: 0800 068 4141 or text: 88247 - 24/7
Mind Infoline – Call: 0300 123 3393 - 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
You can also call NHS 111 and select option 2, where you can access round-the-clock support from a mental health professional in your area, anytime you’re facing a mental health crisis.
Please note, this number is not for repeat prescriptions regarding mental health, you will need to contact your GP practice or prescriber for this.

If someone’s life is at immediate risk, for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose - call 999 or go to A&E.
Again, please save and share; it could save a life. Thank you.💚

05/12/2025

Norovirus is a winter stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It’s a nasty bug, but usually goes away in around 2-3 days.

Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking lots and get plenty of rest. Stay off school or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days, so you don’t pass it on to others. Please don’t visit hospitals or care homes while you are unwell.

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

📣 Ribblesdale Medical Practice Supporting Homeless Flu Vaccinations

Ribblesdale Medical Practice is proud to be donating clinical time to support Homeless Flu Vaccinations on:

🗓 Wednesday 10th December 2025
⏰ 9.30am
📍 Kay Gardens (36 Haymarket St, Bury, BL9 0AY)
(Delivered from a roaming vaccination van)

If you, or someone you know, is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in temporary accommodation, you may be eligible for a free flu vaccine.

Flu can have serious consequences, especially for those facing difficult living circumstances so please spread the word and help us keep our community safe this winter.

No appointment needed. Just come along. 💙

Bury GP Federation
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Caritas Red Door Bury
Horizon PCN

03/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

29/11/2025

💚 ‘What’s On’ next week
Social prescribing is all about YOU
a person-centered, community-based approach connecting you to activities, groups and services that boost your health and wellbeing.
For more information:
📧 nwch.socialprescribing@nhs.net
📞 0161 763 8703
Come along, say hello, and find out what’s happening in your community! 🌱😊

25/11/2025

Need a supply of emergency contraception (the morning after pill) or oral contraception (the pill)? Arrange to get a supply direct & in confidence from participating pharmacies.

Find a pharmacy at: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription

22/11/2025

Next Steps Bury have organised a Women's Wellness day at Radcliffe Football club on the 26th November - 10.30am - 2.30pm
It's going to be a great day for women to connect with services, feel empowered and improve their health and wellbeing

21/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 💊

👇Know the facts and how you can help stop antimicrobial resistance

20/11/2025

💚 ‘What’s On’ next week
Social prescribing is all about YOU
a person-centered, community-based approach connecting you to activities, groups and services that boost your health and wellbeing.

For more information:
📧 nwch.socialprescribing@nhs.net

📞 0161 763 8703

Come along, say hello, and find out what’s happening in your community! 🌱😊

20/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Action has a great symptoms diary which you can use if you are worried about any symptoms you are experiencing.
You can track symptoms and take the diary to your GP. You can also see a list of questions that may be useful to ask in medical appointments to help you know if your symptoms are likely to be cancer.
Find out more: https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/get-help/im-concerned/

20/11/2025

World AMR Awareness Week
18th-24th November 💊

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective and infections become increasingly difficult or impossible to treat.