NM Health Innovations

11/11/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, is World Pneumonia Day.
Let’s work together to raise awareness about pneumonia and help prevent this serious disease. Remember: simple steps like handwashing, vaccines, and healthy habits can make a big difference.
For more information on symptoms and treatment, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/

11/11/2025

Please be advised that essential training which is being delivered to NHS staff nationwide is taking place this afternoon, Tuesday, November 11.

All our surgery sites will close at 12.30pm today and all phone lines will also be closed from this time.

With the exception of pre-booked evening appointments with our enhanced service, there are no pre-booked appointments this afternoon.

All surgeries will reopen as normal tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, with phone lines open at 8am and doors open at the usual time of 8.30am.

06/11/2025

Our latest weekly newsletter for patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries is now available to read via this link

Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.

06/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?
The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes five minutes.
Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.
Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

04/11/2025

This week is National Ask Your Pharmacist week.
You might be surprised at the range of health services offered by your local pharmacy. Please make the most of the NHS and private services available on your doorstep - from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, contraception, medicines consultations and convenient treatment for minor ailments.
You can get advice and even prescriptions quickly and easily without having to make a GP appointment.

30/10/2025

Our weekly newsletter for patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries is now available to read via this link

Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.

30/10/2025

There's no need for your families to miss out on Halloween treats in the name of better health.
Youngsters can enjoy spooky treats and still eat healthily.
For instance, click here https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/eyeball-juice-jellies/
or maybe click here https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/halloween-spider-chicken-pies/
And to access loads of all year round healthy recipes for kids from the NHS’s Healthier Families campaign, click here. https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/
Have a spooktacular time everyone!

28/10/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29, is World Stroke Day.
Every day in the UK, 240 people wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. It can leave people unable to see, speak or swallow.
The easiest way to remember the symptoms is the word FAST. This stands for: Face weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems and Time to call 999.
Acting fast if you suspect someone is having a stroke is vitally important.
For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/ or call at your surgery.

23/10/2025

Our latest weekly newsletter for patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries is now available to read via the link below.

Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.

23/10/2025

If you’re doing Stoptober, keep going. You’re nearly there!
And whether you are or not, you can access support and resources to help you quit smoking by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
Please also note there’s still one more local session where you can access support in person, It takes place next Wednesday, October 29 from noon to 2pm at Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley PR7 3DU.

21/10/2025

Part Time Job Vacancy – Receptionist
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated receptionist/telephonist to join our existing team of 25 administration staff who currently operate across five practices; Buckshaw Village Surgery, Eaves Lane Surgery, Adlington Medical Centre, Croston Medical Centre and The Village Surgery, Lostock Hall.
Shift patterns are 8am-1:15pm or 1:15pm-6:30pm across five days with some flexibility.
The successful candidate must be able to travel between sites.
To apply, send CV to : sandra.howard14@nhs.net

21/10/2025

This Friday, October 24 is Breast Cancer Now’s ‘Wear It Pink Day’ and we are supporting this event with our staff wearing pink on the day.
The event is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will see thousands of amazing people wear it pink for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now.
The charity is on a mission to make sure that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and is supported to live well. By wearing it pink, you can help achieve this goal.
If you wish to donate, you can do so via the link below.
https://securepay.breastcancernow.org/?campaign=WearItPink