Lunesdale & Hornby GP Surgeries

04/11/2025

This week is Stress Awareness Week.

Are you feeling stressed and need some tips to help?
7 positives for a better life 👇

03/11/2025

3 - 7 November is Stress Awareness Week.

The week, founded by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), encourages stress prevention, raises awareness of its effects, and promotes strategies for managing stress in both workplaces and communities.

Free stress management resources can be found at https://isma.org.uk

02/11/2025

November is Movember!

Movember is an annual event that raises awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and su***de prevention.

How to get involved:
🥸Grow a moustache: Sign up and shave down to grow a moustache for the month to raise awareness and start conversations.
👟Move: Run or walk 60km throughout November to remember the 60 men lost to su***de every hour.
🎤Host a Mo-ment: Organize an event, like a bake sale, a pub quiz, or a charity match, to have fun and raise funds.
🤔Mo Your Own Way: Create a personalized challenge that is fun for you and your supporters.
💷Donate: Make a direct donation to the Movember Foundation.

Get involved at https://uk.movember.com

01/11/2025

30/10/2025

💊 Prescription Reminder 💊

Please remember to allow at least 3 full working days before collecting your repeat prescriptions.

This helps our team make sure your medication is checked, prepared, and ready for you on time.

We are seeing an increase in patients attempting to collect early. While we always try our best to have prescriptions ready as soon as possible, the process takes time and there is significant demand — along with factors out of our control, such as stock deliveries.

Thank you for your patience and understanding — it really helps us to keep everything running smoothly. 💊😊

30/10/2025

🔻📲Need help setting up the NHS App or having issues using it?
Abi, our Digital Lead for Western Dales Primary Care Network - PCN will be doing some drop in sessions - see below for dates 🔻

28/10/2025

Make plans for your future self and the people who are important to you. 🫶🏼

Documenting what is important to you about your future care is called Advance Care Planning. Sometimes it can seem hard to know where to start.

So, in Lancashire and South Cumbria we recommend that you start your care planning journey by using MyWishes. ✨

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

27/10/2025

If you’re pregnant, did you know that the sooner you stop smoking, the more benefit there is for you and your baby? It’s never too late to stop! Join those who have already quit with Stoptober.

For support to stop smoking this Stoptober, please talk to your midwife or visit the NHS Better Health website: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

27/10/2025

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.

For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.

They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.

💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

25/10/2025

If you feel unwell or need medical help but aren't sure which NHS service is right for you, please visit NHS 111 https://orlo.uk/EAP3D first. A&E is for emergencies only.