Captain French Surgery

02/04/2026

Please remember we will be closed over the Easter Bank Holiday from Friday 3rd to Monday the 6th of April. We will reopen as normal from Tuesday 7th of April.

If you require help whilst we are closed, please contact NHS 111. Your local pharmacy can also assist with many minor illnesses. Please see below for details on who is open on what day over the Bank Holiday.

Friday 3rd of April- Boots (9-6PM) & ASDA (10-4PM)
Saturday 4th of April- All pharmacies who usually open on Saturdays will be open
Sunday 5th of April- None open in Kendal- Nearest is Milnthorpe Pharmacy (9-12pm)
Monday 6th of April- Boots (10:30-4:30pm) & ASDA (10-4pm)

Happy Easter! 🐇

30/03/2026

Have you seen our Practice Newsletter? It features staff updates, best ways to contact us, who is best to contact for particular problems and more about our advanced clinical team 😀

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26/03/2026

Advanced warning we will be closed for the bank holiday from the 3rd to the 6th of April. Please ensure you put any medication requests in if you will be due to run out during this time.

Thank you!

26/03/2026

We are busy planning and inviting eligible patients for our Spring Covid Booster & RSV Vaccination clinics. Please don't worry if you haven't received a text or contact just yet.

From 1st of April 2026, the eligibility criteria for RSV will increase to everyone aged 75 years and over. If you have already had an RSV vaccine, you wont need another.

The Covid Spring Booster is for everyone aged 75 and over, residents in a care home for older adults and those aged 6 months and older who are immunosuppressed.

Please contact us with any queries and to get booked in 😄

Kendal Primary Care Network Kendal Integrated Care Community KICC

24/03/2026

March 26th 2026 is National Social Prescribing Day and Kendal Primary Care Network will be sharing information on Wellbeing this week.

What are the 5 ways to wellbeing?

The New Economics Foundation created 5 ways to wellbeing. They're based on evidence and research that shows the links between our health and our wellbeing.

It essentially suggests that if we improve our wellbeing - our health can only benefit positively!

Kendal's Social Prescribers believes that to be a win win!

Can you do anything to help your wellbeing this week?

Captain French SurgeryStation House SurgeryThe James Cochrane Practice

19/03/2026

With Meningitis being in the Media a lot at the moment it is always wise to remind ourselves what to look out for

Spot the Symptoms
Call and Ambulance or go to your nearest A and E if you feel you or someone you care for has Meningitis

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service

See NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ for more information

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