Lilford & Pennington Park Surgery

05/12/2025

📣 WALK-IN COVID VACCINATION CLINIC
📅 Saturday 6th December
⏰ 09:00am – 11:00am
📍 Kidglove House, Golborne, WA3 3GS
Just walk-in or call Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare on 01942 367 438 to book!

05/12/2025

Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

03/12/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and you’re invited to join Be Well Wigan for their first Festive Trail at Pennington Flash! 🎄

On Monday 22 December, embrace all things Christmas with a seasonal stroll through the beautiful nature reserve, meet festive characters along the way and keep an eye out for the big man himself, with the opportunity to hand deliver an extra special letter to Santa! 🎅

🎁 With face painting, free hot drinks and yuletide treats for little ones. Christmas jumpers are encouraged – as well as suitable footwear! ☃️

Book your spot now via the Be Well app (just search ‘Pennington Flash’ and ‘Festive Trail’, or using the link in the comments 👇

03/12/2025

Pharmacy Opening Hours over Christmas & New Year as follows

Allied Pharmacy Astley
391 Manchester Rd, Astley M29 7BY
01942 883949
Christmas Day open 8am to 8pm
Boxing Day open 4pm to 8pm
New Year's Day open 4pm to 8pm
Also available for Pharmacy First services

Asda Pharmacy
Atherleigh Way, Leigh WN7 5RZ
01942 266812
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day open 10am to 4pm
New Year's Day open 10am to 4pm
Also available for Pharmacy First services

Asda Pharmacy
Soho St, Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0XA
01942 527319
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day open 10am to 4pm
New Year's Day open 10am to 4pm
Available for Pharmacy First services

Asda Pharmacy
Edge Green Lane, Golborne WA3 3SP
01942 407010
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day open 10am to 4pm
New Year's Day open 10am to 4pm
Available for Pharmacy First services.

https://greatermanchester.communitypharmacy.org.uk/our-news/gm-bank-holiday-opening-hours-for-christmas-new-years/.

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01/12/2025

🧪 Diabetes and Your Urine Check 🧪

You may wonder 💭 why we are always asking you to bring in a urine sample as part of your Diabetes Annual Review ?

It’s a tiny test that protects your kidneys.

🚰 Why it matters:

🔺Diabetes can quietly affect your kidneys.

🔺A urine test can spot early damage before you feel unwell.

🔍 What we’re looking for:

Albumin — a type of protein.
If it’s leaking into your urine, it’s an early warning sign.

💡 Why early detection helps:

✔ Simple treatment changes
✔ Protects your kidneys
✔ Better long-term health

🗓️ Please bring your urine sample when requested as part of your annual diabetes review.

💬 Need a sample bottle? Just ask at reception.

01/12/2025

❄️☃️⛄️🎄🎁

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 2025/26

Monday 22nd December 8am to 6.30pm
Tuesday 23rd December 8am to 6.30pm
Wednesday 24th December 8am to 1pm
Thursday 25th December - CLOSED
Friday 26th December - CLOSED
Saturday 27th December - CLOSED
Sunday 28th December - CLOSED
Monday 29th December 8am to 6.30pm
Tuesday 30th December 8am to 6.30pm
Wednesday 31st December 8am - 1pm
Thursday 1st January 2026 - CLOSED
Friday 2nd January 2026 8am to 6.30pm

Please note we will be closing at 1pm on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve so please make sure all your repeat medications are ordered in plenty of time to avoid delay or risk running out of medication. During our closure from 1pm to 6.30pm on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve our Practice will be using Wigan GP Alliance for urgent and routine GP enquiries you can contact Wigan GP Alliance on 01942 482848 after 6.30pm please ring NHS 111 or dial 999 for a medical emergency. Happy Christmas & All the very best for a Healthy New Year 2026 to all our patients. A list of local pharmacists open over Christmas will be posted shortly. Seasons Greetings. 🎄🎈☃️

01/12/2025

***PATIENT NOTICE***
Our Practice will be closed on Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 1pm to 4pm for staff training. If you require urgent GP advice during this time, please ring Wigan GP Alliance on 01942 482848, our surgery will re open at 4pm, this will affect both Bridgewater Medical Centre and Leigh Health Centre sites for our Practice only. Thank you for your co-operation. Text messages are being sent out to all our patients to inform of this closure. Kind regards Lilford & Pennington Park Surgery.

28/11/2025

🕑 Every hour, 1000+ people die from strokes & heart attacks caused by high blood pressure.

Most of these deaths are preventable.

Lifestyle changes such as:
🍽️ Eating a healthy, low-salt diet
🚭 Quitting to***co
💪 Being active
💤 Having quality sleep & reducing stress

can help lower your blood pressure.

28/11/2025

Take regular breaks from digital devices 📲💻 to avoid eye strain and dry eyes 👀

28/11/2025

Attention men aged 65+!

It's time to book your AAA check. If you have been invited for a scan, but have not yet attended, don't delay!

Book in for your 10-minute, pain free scan today.

It could save your life.

➡️nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/

28/11/2025

We encourage everyone to use our Emergency Department for life, limb, or sight-threatening conditions. For non-urgent health concerns, please consider using NHS 111 online or by phone, or consult your local pharmacy or GP practice for guidance.

28/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

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

👉www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/