Captain French Surgery

17/11/2025

Even a minor illness can feel dramatic. So whether it’s a cough or cold, an itchy eye or earache, for expert advice speak to your pharmacist.

There are more than 360 community pharmacies in Lancashire and South Cumbria. These are open Monday to Friday, with many open Saturdays and Sundays too.

Get more info and find a Pharmacy near you: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/your-local-services/pharmacy

11/11/2025

A heads up for tomorrow, we will be closed from 1pm for training.

04/11/2025

October saw the beginning of our flu clinics and we want to thank every patient that came to get vaccinated with us 😃

Each vaccine we give provides Captain French with funding to improve resources and equipment, therefore delivering a better overall experience for our patients.

We still have vaccines available, so please give us a call if you would like to get booked in.

30/10/2025

Make sure that you choose the right NHS service for your needs. Please remember that A&E is for emergencies only! If you're not sure which service is right for you, visit http://111.nhs.uk for advice.

27/10/2025

🟢Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns - you don't need an appointment and you can be seen in a private consultation room.

💊Your local pharmacist can now supply medicines for seven conditions, if appropriate, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription.
✔Sinusitis (for those aged 12 years and over)
✔Sore throat (for those aged 5 years and over)
✔Earache (for those aged between 1 and 17 years old)
✔Infected insect bite(for those aged 1 year and over)
✔Impetigo (for those aged 1 year and over)
✔Shingles (for those aged over 18 years old
✔Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16-64)

📲Ask the Patient advisor to refer you to a local pharmacy

✅ Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

23/10/2025

Haven't managed to quit yet this Stoptober? We're ready when you are - let's quit smoking together.

Resident in Lancashire? Get free support from Smokefree Lancashire: https://www.smokefreelancashire.org.uk/

Resident in Westmorland and Furness? Get free support from Smokefree Westmorland and Furness: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/smoke-free

Resident in Cumberland? Get free support from Smokefree Cumberland: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-and-wellbeing/find-support-and-help-give-smoking

14/10/2025

03/10/2025

Kendal & Ulverston Leisure Centres are hosting Royal Life Saving Society UK’s “Save a Life” Campaign.

We’re proud to support the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) Save a Life campaign - a nationwide initiative to equip the public with essential lifesaving skills.

When: Thursday 16th October | 5pm - 7pm
Where: Kendal & Ulverston Leisure Centres

Our qualified First Aid trainers will be offering free resuscitation training, including vital CPR techniques that could help save a life in an emergency.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, everyone is welcome. No booking required - simply turn up and join in!

Let’s make our community safer, one life-saving skill at a time.

02/10/2025

Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

30/09/2025

We're excited to welcome our patients for our first Flu/Covid clinic this Saturday! 🥳

We still have appointments available throughout October and November. If you haven't heard from us or have struggled to use the link in the text, but think you are eligible, please ring our reception team to get booked in on 01539 720241.

Please remember Covid eligibility has changed this Winter, if you are eligible it will be offered to you in your booked appointment: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/