Haslingden Healthcare

14/11/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day and we’re raising awareness of the ‘4Ts’ – the four key symptoms of type 1 diabetes that every family should know:

🚽 Toilet (frequent urination)
💧 Thirsty (constant thirst)
🥱 Tired (low energy)
⏲️ Thinner (unexplained weight loss)

If you're experiencing any of the 4Ts, ask your doctor for a test.



Diabetes UK

13/11/2025

Do you know where to get urgent help for mental health? 🤷🏽‍♀️

If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

💙 Mouth Cancer Awareness Month – November 2025

Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with mouth cancer. Spotting the symptoms early can save lives. 🕵️

✨ Signs to look out for include:
👄 Mouth ulcers that don’t heal within 3 weeks
🦷 A lump or swelling inside the mouth, jaw, or neck
👅 Red or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
🗣️ Difficulty swallowing or persistent hoarseness
😣 Pain, numbness, or loose teeth without clear reason

If you notice anything unusual, don’t ignore it — see your dentist or GP. Early diagnosis makes treatment more effective.

📍 Learn more and get support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/mouth-cancer-awareness-month

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

🧠💬 Are you under 18 or worried about someone who is?

If you're concerned about mental health and need advice or support, East Lancashire Young People’s Mental Health (CYP Mental Health East) is here to help 💜

Join one of our online advice sessions via Attend Anywhere — no appointment needed!

📅 November 2025 Drop-In Sessions:

Wednesday 5th November | 1pm – 3pm

Wednesday 12th November | 3pm – 5pm

Wednesday 19th November | 5pm – 7pm

Wednesday 26th November | 1pm – 3pm

👉 Access the sessions here: tinyurl.com/ELCAS-LSCFT

(Enter “CYPMH East” as your first name and “drop in” + your date of birth as your second name.)

You’ll enter our virtual waiting room, and a member of our team will collect you shortly.

📍 Delivered by Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT)

05/11/2025

Today is . Stress can easily and quickly become too hard to manage and cause harm to your physical and mental wellbeing. The NHS website has 10 tips to reduce stress, including:

🚴🏻 Being active
🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 Connecting with people
💆🏻‍♀️ Having some ‘me’ time

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/4krXo

05/11/2025

Our team is here to welcome you at the Minor Injuries Unit👋. They can treat: sprains and strains, broken bones, wound infections, minor burns and scalds, minor head injuries, insect and animal bites, minor eye injuries and injuries to the back, shoulder and chest.
They are based at the Acorn Centre, 421 Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1RT and are the same services and teams that were previously at Accrington Victoria. The unit is open seven days a week from 8am until 8.30pm. 🏥🩵.

04/11/2025

We're proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day.

We know that this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:
• recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community • understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
• knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
•undertakes regular training and development to ensure we're able to deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant

If you're a veteran patient, please do let us know that you have served so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.

You can learn more about the accreditation and how it supports veteran patients, here:

By becoming a Veteran Friendly practice, staff will have a better understanding of veteran needs, veterans will feel more confident that your GP team will understand their needs, and more veterans may join your practice as a result.

04/11/2025

🌟 Last Chance to Book! Limited Spaces Remaining 🌟

UPCOMING DATES FOR AUTISM CYGNET COURSE – ROSSENDALE

📅 Wednesdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm
🗓 5th November – 17th December 2025
📍 The Maden Centre (Rossendale Family Hub)
Rochdale Rd, Bacup, OL13 9NZ

This FREE course is designed for parents and carers of autistic children. It provides:
✅ A supportive environment with others who share similar experiences
✅ Information and strategies to help you understand and support your child’s needs
✅ Opportunities to reflect, adapt, and build confidence in your parenting journey

We ask participants to:

- Attend all sessions where possible
- Take part in group activities
- Respect the confidentiality of others in the group

These guidelines help make the course more effective and enjoyable for everyone.

📞 To book your place, call us on 01254 387444
Don’t wait — spaces are limited!