Regent House Surgery

15/02/2026

Keeping active when you don’t feel like it

The weather in the UK can be cold and miserable during the winter, and days are shorter, so finding motivation to keep exercising can be challenging. This helpful article contains some brilliant hints and tips to help you stay active during the cold winter months.

It’s still freezing outside, but that’s no reason to avoid exercise. Exercising helps to keep you fit and healthy. You can find some easy exercise suggestions here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/fitness/easy-winter-exercise-tips-help-you-stay-fit/

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

Local Notice

Friends For You

This local community group is run by volunteers and is providing telephone befriending support for Chorley residents who are lonely or isolated.

Telephone: 07506 189128

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

Week Commencing 9th February

National HIV Testing Week is an annual campaign to promote and encourage regular testing across England.

National HIV Testing Week is an important initiative that focuses on increasing HIV awareness and testing rates across the United Kingdom. It encourages people to get tested for HIV, especially those who may be at higher risk of infection. The campaign aims to normalize HIV testing, promote early diagnosis, and provide information about HIV prevention and treatment options.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/find-a-sexual-health-clinic/

09/02/2026

9th-15th February

Children's Mental Health Week is an annual mental health awareness week launched by children's mental health charity, Place2Be. The week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK.

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about/
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Learn about the theme for the next Children's Mental Health Week 'This is my place'. Place2Be launched Children's Mental Health Week in 2015 to spotlight children and young people's mental health.

09/02/2026

Last week we offered a total of 1426 appointments, 42 of those were left unattended.

10 appointments were blood tests
18 appointments with the nurses
14 appointments being routine/other

We please kindly ask, if you are unable to attend an appointment please call or cancel via the app so the slot can be opened up for another patient.

Are you signed up to our text alert service?
Ask on your next visit, you will then receive appointment reminders.

To cancel appointments please call the surgery, send us an email or cancel via the NHS app.

Thank you

07/02/2026

Cost of living

Many people are struggling with the cost of living. The Government has some suggestions and resources to help and support: https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living/managing-money

MoneyHelper has tailored suggestions to help you in your specific circumstances if you’re struggling with the cost of living. The advice provided is free and impartial and could help you manage the cost of living.
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/cost-of-living

If you’re really struggling to feed yourself or your family, foodbanks could help you manage for a few days. They can also help and signpost you to other support. https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food/find-a-foodbank

06/02/2026

Childhood obesity

Overweight children have an increased chance of becoming overweight adults. Increased weight in adulthood can lead to long-term conditions such as Type 2 diabetes. Simple tips can help your child regain a healthy weight. Checking what their BMI is can help too. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/childrens-weight/advice-for-parents-overweight-children/

05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it.

The next Time To Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Download our resources, and find out how to start a life changing conversation about mental health.

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is an international day observed every February 4th to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic.

Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more.

That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.

Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the centre of health systems.

https://www.worldcancerday.org/