Upper Eden Medical Practice

11/11/2025

📢 Practice Closure Notice 📢
Please note that The Upper Eden Medical Practice will be closed tomorrow from 1:00 PM for Protected Learning Time. We will reopen as normal Thursday morning at 8:00 AM.

Protected Learning Time is vital for our team. It allows our doctors, nurses, and staff to take part in essential training and development to ensure we continue providing you with safe, high-quality care.

During this time, if you need medical advice or support, please use:
💊 Your local pharmacy
📞 NHS 111 (available 24/7)
🚑 999 for emergencies.
Thank you for your understanding and support.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
🌹Lest we forget.

05/11/2025

Our friendly GP Surgery is looking for a Receptionist to join our team.

f you’d like to be part of a great team helping our patients every day, please apply below or call us for a chat.

We’d like to use analytics cookies to collect information about how you use our services. This helps us to make them better.

05/11/2025

This week is Stress Awareness Week (3rd–7th November)! 🌿

It’s a time to reflect on the everyday stresses of modern life. A little stress can motivate us, too little can lead to boredom, but too much over time can harm our health and wellbeing.

💚 Be aware of the signs of stress:
😟 Irritability
💤 Poor sleep or fatigue
🤯 Worry or feeling overwhelmed

🧘♀️ Tips to manage stress:
Practice relaxation, deep breathing or mindfulness
Eat well, stay hydrated and get enough rest
Keep active and exercise regularly
Stay connected with friends, family and colleagues

You’re not alone, talk to someone you trust and don’t suffer in silence.

For further help and information, visit the NHS page on stress:
💻 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

30/10/2025

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

29/10/2025

❗️Important Tebay Surgery ❗️

Unfortunately due to staff shortages we will be closing Tebay surgery tomorrow 30/10/25 for prescription collections. However we will open the surgery on Friday 31/10/25 between 9.30-10.30 for collections. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please circulate this message.

29/10/2025

The issue seems to be resolved now. Thank you for your patience

Updated 1:45pm – 29/10/25:
We’re pleased to report that the technical issue with the phones across some of the GP Practices has now been resolved by providers. Thank you very much for your patience during this time. 💚💙

Updated 8am - 29/10/25 - this is still the case this morning for some practices with providers still working to fix the issues as soon as possible. We will keep you updated.

4:00pm - 28/10/25
We're receiving reports from some GP Practices that they are having some issues with their phone lines currently, which is resulting in limited lines/an intermittent service. This is again a wider issue with telephony providers.

💡 In the meantime, if your GP practice offers alternative ways to request appointments (such as online services or apps), we recommend using these options, wherever possible, while the phone lines are experiencing technical difficulties.

📱 you can check your local GP practice's social media or website for updates specific to your area.

Practices apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. 🙏 We hope this is resolved soon.

Please help spread the word to friends and family—especially those who may not be online or using social media to make them aware.
Thank you 💚💙

29/10/2025

Unfortunately we are affected by this issue. Please come into reception if you are needing to speak to someone urgently.

Updated 1:45pm – 29/10/25:
We’re pleased to report that the technical issue with the phones across some of the GP Practices has now been resolved by providers. Thank you very much for your patience during this time. 💚💙

Updated 8am - 29/10/25 - this is still the case this morning for some practices with providers still working to fix the issues as soon as possible. We will keep you updated.

4:00pm - 28/10/25
We're receiving reports from some GP Practices that they are having some issues with their phone lines currently, which is resulting in limited lines/an intermittent service. This is again a wider issue with telephony providers.

💡 In the meantime, if your GP practice offers alternative ways to request appointments (such as online services or apps), we recommend using these options, wherever possible, while the phone lines are experiencing technical difficulties.

📱 you can check your local GP practice's social media or website for updates specific to your area.

Practices apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. 🙏 We hope this is resolved soon.

Please help spread the word to friends and family—especially those who may not be online or using social media to make them aware.
Thank you 💚💙

28/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations!

You’ve done the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking and after 28 days smoke-free, you’re now 5 times more likely to quit for good. That’s a huge achievement, and everyone from your GP surgery is proud of you!

💡 Quitting smoking is always worth it.
Even after just a few weeks, your body is already repairing itself: your circulation improves, your lungs start to clear, and your risk of heart disease begins to drop. Every smoke-free day is a step towards a healthier, longer life.

🛠 Staying smoke-free
To help you stay on track, check out these tips and strategies to remain a non-smoker: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

Remember, quitting isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to do it alone, we’ve got your back every step of the way. Keep going, and celebrate every smoke-free day!

28/10/2025

🌟 Eden Sight & Hearing Awareness Event 🌟

Come along to the friendly awareness event and discover local support available for people with sight or hearing loss! 👁️👂

🗓 Thursday 13th November
🕐 1pm – 3pm
📍 Penrith Quaker Meeting House

Pop in anytime to chat with representatives from:
• Eden Sight Support
• Westmorland & Furness Rehab Officer (Visual Impairment)
• Cumbria Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service
• Optelec
• Retina UK

☕ Free refreshments available
📞 For enquiries, call 01768 891724
No need to book — just pop in!

Let’s raise awareness and share resources to support our community 💙

25/10/2025

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? You don’t have to do it alone, we’ve got your back.

There are lots of free local services across Cumbria that can give you support, advice, and even ni****ne replacement therapy to help you stay on track.

👉 Here are some options near you:

Smokefree Cumberland – 1-to-1 and group support, pharmacy sessions, plus access to Allen Carr’s EasyWay programme. https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-and-wellbeing/find-support-and-help-give-smoking

Smoke Free Westmorland and Furness – Free online sessions, 12-week pharmacy support, and one-to-one coaching. https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/smoke-free

Cumbria Stop Smoking Service (NHS) – Free pharmacy-based support available county-wide. https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/cumbria-stop-smoking-service/N10510733

Well Pharmacies – Local clinics offering personalised quit support. https://well.co.uk/health-hub/services/stop-smoking/

Townhead Surgery Stop Smoking Service – Free 6-12 week personalised programme with weekly check-ins. https://www.townheadsurgery.co.uk/clinics-and-services/smoking-cessation/

North Cumbria Integrated Care – To***co Dependency Treatment Service – Support available in hospital and after discharge. https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/tobacco-dependency-treatment-service

💡 Whether you want in-person help, phone support, or online sessions, there’s a service to suit you.

22/10/2025

📢 We are currently experiencing some delivery issues with our medication supplier and are working hard to resolve this by using an alternative provider. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we work to restore normal service as quickly as possible.