Captain French Surgery

13/03/2026

It's Safer Sleep Week 💤👶

Simple steps can help keep babies safe while they sleep:

✔️ Always place your baby on their back
✔️ Keep their cot clear
✔️ Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress
✔️ Keep your baby in a smoke‑free environment
✔️ Avoid overheating - keep room temperature between 16-20°C
✔️ Sleep your baby in the same room as you for the first 6 months

13/03/2026

Please contact your local pharmacy if you are concerned as they can check this with you. Thanks!

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

12/03/2026

06/03/2026

Get the answers you need! Explore our newly updated website, featuring a comprehensive FAQ on medicines and prescription requests. Learn how to navigate our processes with ease:

https://www.captainfrenchsurgery.org.uk/requesting-prescriptions

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

March is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
Macmillan report about 7,400 women are diagnosed with cancer of the o***y (ovarian cancer) each year in the UK.

Whether you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or support someone with this diagnosis, Macmillan are here to support you.

Macmillan have some wonderful Resources - Click the link

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month

20/02/2026

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/17/what-is-the-mmrv-vaccine-and-is-my-child-eligible/

17/02/2026

Exciting news! We have launched our very first Practice Newsletter for patients. We will release a new one every quarter with Practice updates and information we hope you will find useful.

You can sign up to receive a copy of the newsletter to your email via our website https://www.captainfrenchsurgery.org.uk/practice-newsletter or access the newsletter directly from there!

09/02/2026

Good morning and happy Monday to all our patients!

Advanced warning, this week will close early on Thursday for staff training.

05/02/2026

Check it, don’t chance it — act now on cancer.

If a symptom sticks around, get it checked. Early diagnosis saves lives.

Look out for:

✔️ a new lump or bump
✔️ pain that won’t go
✔️ blood in your poo or wee
✔️ unexplained weight loss

Only 56% of cancers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are found at stages 1–2 (59% nationally). Our ambition is 78% by 2032. We’ll get there together if people seek help sooner.
You’re not wasting anyone’s time. Your GP will want to see you.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/VOY9v

26/01/2026

Share this post with the men in your life; brothers, fathers, sons, partners, colleagues! 👨👨👨

CancerCare is excited to host, For The Lads - a night to listen, share and have open conversations about what really matters. No topics are off the table!

📍 Kendal Rugby Club
📅Thursday 5th February 2026
🕐7pm to 9.30pm

Guest speakers include Henry Clark Sr., a father, Youth Worker and published author, who openly shares his experiences of being diagnosed with stage-four cancer, and Harrison Ward - also known as Fell Foodie - who discusses how his battles with alcoholism and mental health struggles contributed to him finding passions for hiking and cooking. Host is local fitness professional Jefferson Cartmel of ProjectCold.

A discussion panel will run, featuring Dr Chris Coldwell and speakers from UK Narcotics Anonymous - Public Information and Andys Man Club. This will be an opportunity to ask anonymous questions, seek advice or simply listen to the discussion.

Tickets are £20 per person and include a giant homemade sausage roll.

Book here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FQDP

26/01/2026

Jess’s Rule asks GP teams to ‘reflect, review and rethink’ if a patient presents three times with the same or escalating symptoms. It supports patients, families, and carers to speak up if they are worried about a patient’s condition.

If concerns aren’t being addressed and something doesn’t feel right, Jess’s Rule provides a clear way to escalate concerns so the patient can be reviewed and supported.

For more information- please see- https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/jesss-rule-three-strikes-and-we-rethink/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPkHA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBuTjZoOTJSMVdtZW9Hb0M1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpr4p4S0rB0RFY4TtMhN-MS_aK7N0Za1hCHdFTpt7cizGT4s8GAup59rjzUQ_aem_7csjhi4Cx5EbWEp_MDsy-Q