Darwen Healthcare - Dr Ninan & Partners

11/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

10/11/2025

When a child is unwell, it can be worrying.

Use Alder Hey Hospital’s online symptom checker tool to find information on the most common symptoms in children:

▶️ http://alderhey.nhs.uk/conditions/symptoms-checker/ or search 'Alder Hey symptom checker'

08/11/2025

05/11/2025

29/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

25/10/2025

Halloween is creeping up fast!

Did you know that many Halloween costumes don’t meet the same safety standards as everyday children’s clothing — and can be highly flammable?

Here are a few tips to help keep little monsters safe this spooky season:

✔ Keep kids away from any open flames. - Ensure the costume includes safety instructions and has a UKCA or CE mark, along with the manufacturer's name. The UKCA mark is the British equivalent of the CE mark post-Brexit, which is still valid.

✔ Always purchase costumes from reputable retailers. - Homemade costumes can also pose risks if made from materials not meant for wear, like bin bags.

✔ If clothing does catch fire, remind children to STOP, DROP, and ROLL to extinguish flames.

✔ Cool any burns with water and call 999 in an emergency.

Let’s make sure the only thing that’s scary this Halloween… is the costumes!

25/10/2025

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Remember, remember to celebrate safely! 🎇🎆 Bonfire night can be great fun for all the family, but it is important that you celebrate safely. Here are some tips for enjoying bonfire night safely.

Click this link below for further information on bonfire night safety.

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/personal-safety-and-possessions/bonfire-firework-halloween-safety/bonfire-firework-safety

25/10/2025

Are you looking for infant feeding support?
Not sure if the National Breastfeeding Helpline is right for you?

We’re here for mums and families — whatever your feeding journey looks like.

💜0300 100 0212 💜

Struggling overnight? We're available 24/7!
Need a partner to call for you? No problem!
Prefer not to call? Message us anytime on Facebook or Instagram.

✨Please share to help us reach more families who need us✨

Our trusted service is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK) , with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

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24/10/2025

There are currently around 200 people in our Urgent Care and Emergency Departments. Our teams are working incredibly hard but we know that some people are facing long waits and we are sorry about that. Please know we are doing everything we can.

Please help us by considering where the best place is for your health needs. If your condition is not life or limb threatening, there may be an alternative service that can help, including a local pharmacy, your GP, the Urgent Treatment Centre at Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Acorn Centre.

If in doubt please use NHS 111 online which has health professionals that will direct you to the most appropriate place.
Full details of waiting times and additional services can be found on our website – link in the comments👇