Pendleside Medical Practice

31/03/2026

Ever wanted to be able to run but didn’t know where to start?

With the clocks changing, lighter nights and summer on the way, Ribble Valley Runners are launching a 7-Week Couch to 5K Beginner Programme starting 21st April in Clitheroe.

This course is designed for complete beginners — whether you’ve never run before or just want to get fitter, meet new people and build confidence.

• 1 coached session per week
• Optional social run/walk on Saturdays
• Friendly qualified run leaders
• Finish with a 5K at the end of the programme

£15 sign up (deducted from membership if you join after)

If you’re interested or want more information, comment below or send a message to 07581 302143 — we’d love to have you join us!

**Please note spaces are limited and are treated on a first come first served basis**

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

📣 Have Your Say – Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG)!

We’re excited to announce that we are setting up a Patient Participation Group (PPG) — and we’d love for our patients to get involved!

💬 What is a PPG?
A PPG is a group of volunteer patients who work alongside our practice team to help improve services, share feedback, and shape how care is delivered.

By joining, you can:
✔️ Share your ideas and experiences
✔️ Help influence how services are developed
✔️ Discuss what matters most to patients
✔️ Support better communication and health promotion

🚫 Please note: The PPG does not deal with individual medical issues or personal complaints — it focuses on improving the overall patient experience.

👥 Who can join?
Any registered patient aged 16 or over can apply. We aim to create a group that reflects our diverse patient community, so spaces will be selected to ensure a balanced panel.

🕒 What’s involved?
• Occasional meetings (online or in person)
• Sharing feedback respectfully
• Listening to others’ perspectives
• Working collaboratively with staff

No experience is needed — just a willingness to help improve your GP practice!

✍️ Interested in taking part?
Complete our Expression of Interest Questionnaire to apply. You can do this online at: https://www.pendleside.nhs.uk/ppg/

📩 Alternatively, you can contact:
• Our reception team, or
• Email: pendleside.medicalpractice@nhs.net

Please include, your name, date of birth and telephone number.

All information will be kept confidential and used only to help form the group.

If selected, a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

💙 Help us shape the future of our practice — your voice matters!

28/03/2026

20/03/2026

14/03/2026

This Mother’s Day weekend, we're thinking about mothers in all their forms.

For the mums nurturing little ones, the grandmothers whose wisdom guides generations, the mothers-to-be, step-mums, foster mums, and those who mother others through care, kindness and love.

We’re also thinking about those who find this day difficult — those missing their mums, those who long to be mothers, and those carrying quiet grief.

However this weekend feels for you, you are not alone 💚💚

From all of us at the surgery, we’re sending love to our whole community this Mother’s Day. 💐

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! Here’s to strong women… May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them ❤️

08/03/2026

Wednesday 11th March 2026 is National No Smoking Day. As part of our work we will be in Ribble Valley Council Offices offering mini health checks for our residents and staff. Please feel free to drop by and have a chat. Our checks can include blood pressure, peak flow, height/weight (BMI) and CO monitoring (if you smoke or live with a smoker that may be of interest to you) You can have all the checks or just the ones you are interested in. We will be in reception between 12.15 and 3pm. For more information about health checks or any of our sessions please message us on here or leave a comment 💖

04/03/2026

📢 Practice Notice – Early Closure Today

Please note that the practice will be closed from 1:00pm today to allow for essential staff training.

If you require medical advice while we are closed, please call NHS 111.
In a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.

Thankyou for your patience and understanding.

See you tomorrow, open as normal from 08:00AM!

Enjoy the sunshine!

02/03/2026

💚 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle — but spotting them early can make a life-saving difference. Talk to your GP if you notice symptoms that are new, persistent or happening frequently.

Common symptoms to know:
• Persistent bloating or swollen tummy
• Pain or tenderness in your tummy or pelvis
• Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite
• Needing to p*e more often or urgently
• Indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Feeling tired all the time
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual vaginal bleeding (including between periods or after the menopause)

These symptoms are common and often have other causes — but if they last, don’t ignore them. Your GP wants to hear from you. Early checks are important because finding cancer early can make it more treatable.

✨ Share this message, to help raise awareness this March!

17/02/2026

We’re putting together pamper parcels for women who are going through incredibly tough times and we’d love your help.

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that mean the most. A pair of fluffy socks. A soothing face mask. A softly scented candle. A little moment of calm in the middle of chaos.

If you’re able to donate items such as:
🧦 Fluffy socks
🕯 Scented candles
🧴 Face masks
🧼 Toiletries
💆‍♀️ Small self-care treats

…we would be so grateful.

Every parcel is a reminder that someone cares. That they’re seen. That they matter.

If you’d like to donate, please drop items off at any of our centres. Thank you for helping us wrap up comfort and kindness for women who need it most 💙

11/02/2026

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved its policy regarding the prescription of tirzepatide (Mounjaro).