Haslingden Healthcare

12/03/2026

Today we’re highlighting what to share with your GP about your family history of .

If someone in your family has had bowel cancer, you may feel worried about the risk of you and your family having bowel cancer too.

Most cases of bowel cancer aren’t passed down through families, but your risk might be higher if you have a close relative such as a parent, sibling or child who has been diagnosed with the disease. If you’re unsure about your risk or what this means for you, we’re here to support you.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Lc4XjJ

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha's Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they are worried a loved one’s condition – or their own – is getting worse.

Staff can also ask for a review from a different team if they are concerned any appropriate action is not being taken.

Read more ➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

25/02/2026

Practice closure notice❗️

Good morning Everyone,

We will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 4th March for staff training. For any urgent requests please contact 111, and in the event of an emergency please contact 999.

Many thanks
Haslingden Healthcare Team☺️

24/02/2026

Good afternoon everyone,

Please see attached our Healthwatch Lancashire Enter and View report. Including patient and staff feedback, practice observations and recommendations.

Many thanks
Haslingden Healthcare☺️

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

Children are heading back to school this week. But is your child well enough to go in?

From sore throats and earaches to high temperatures and tummy bugs – it's not always easy to know what to do.

But the NHS website is here to help. Click for some help and advice.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

19/02/2026

Hearing aid found in reception and handed in. Please ring us if this belongs to you ☺️

19/02/2026

💊 Did you know medicines make up around 25% of the NHS’s carbon emissions?

Every tablet you don’t need still costs the planet.

Only order what you need – it’s better for your health, the NHS and the environment.

17/02/2026

Yellow cold health alert issued for the North West from 6pm this evening until 6pm on 20 February.

In this cold weather, don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature ❄️

Check out how to stay healthy in cold weather 👉 https://orlo.uk/VCuy7

Remember: Look out for others as temperature drops. Cold weather can have serious consequences for health. older people, young children and those with certain long-term health conditions may be particularly at risk.