Penny Lane Surgery

06/11/2025

We’re supporting Children in Need on Friday 14th November.

Come join us and help make a difference 💛

You can pop into reception anytime to buy a raffle ticket, there are lots of great prizes to be won!

Children can also have a go at our Pudsey game for the chance to win this amazing Pudsey hamper! 🧸🎁

Let’s all come together to support a fantastic cause 💛

04/11/2025

🔥 It’s Bonfire Night tomorrow! Do you know how to treat a burn? 🔥

Accidents can happen, so it’s important to know what to do if someone gets burned or scalded. Acting quickly and correctly can help limit skin damage.

👉 First Aid for Burns:

Stop the burning process — remove the person from danger, douse flames with water, or smother with a blanket (but don’t put yourself at risk!).

Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, including babies' nappies. But do not try to remove anything that's stuck to the burnt skin, as this could cause more damage.

Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible.
❌ Don’t use ice, creams, butter, or greasy substances.

Keep yourself or the person warm. Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid putting them on the injured area. Keeping warm will prevent hypothermia, where a person's body temperature drops below 35C (95F). This is a risk if you're cooling a large burnt area, particularly in young children and elderly people.

Cover the burn with cling film (lay it over gently, don’t wrap it). For hand burns, a clean plastic bag works well.

Treat pain with paracetamol or ibuprofen (check the instructions carefully — no aspirin for children under 16).

Raise the area if possible to reduce swelling.

🚑 Go to A&E if the burn is:

Larger than the person’s hand

Deep, white, or charred

On the face, neck, hands, feet, joints, or ge****ls

Caused by chemicals or electricity

Showing signs of shock (clammy skin, sweating, dizziness, rapid breathing)

Also seek medical help if the person is under 10, has a medical condition, such as heart, lung or liver disease, or diabetes has a weakened immune system (the body's defence system) – for example, because of HIV or AIDS, or because they're having chemotherapy for cancer.

Stay safe and enjoy Bonfire Night responsibly! 🎆✨

04/11/2025

24/10/2025

🎀 Join Us This Morning at Penny Lane Surgery! 🎀

Pop in for our Breast Cancer Education Event — we’ve got cakes, games, and a doctor on hand to answer any questions you might have. 💬

You can also check out our three model breasts to learn what changes to look out for — including what a breast lump might feel like. 👩‍⚕️

All money raised will go directly to Breast Cancer Now, supporting life-saving research and awareness.

21/10/2025

🎀 Join Us for a Breast Cancer Awareness Event! 🎀

📅 Friday 24th October
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 At the Surgery

We're hosting a special event to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Wear It Pink campaign!

👩‍⚕️ A doctor will be available to answer any questions you may have, including:
🔹 How to examine your breasts
🔹 What to expect at a breast screening appointment
🔹 How to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer

You'll also have the chance to feel what a breast lump may feel like using a prosthetic breast model — an important step in learning what to look out for.

There’ll be cakes and a raffle to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Let’s wear pink, raise awareness, and support an amazing cause 💕

Learn more about the campaign here:
https://breastcancernow.org/wear-it-pink/about-wear-it-pink

Discover one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events where thousands wear pink and raise funds for breast cancer research and support.

21/10/2025

Pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose and difficult to treat, so early detection can help save lives.

But most people can’t name the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Can you?

Someone with pancreatic cancer may not have all the symptoms listed here, as they vary for each person, but if you know the symptoms, there's a better chance you, or someone close to you, will be diagnosed early enough for treatment.

Read more about the signs and symptoms: https://bit.ly/3TWzaZ7

20/10/2025

🦴 Today is World Osteoporosis Day! 🌍
Did you know?

👉 1 in 3 women over 50
👉 1 in 5 men over 50
…will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime.

In fact, in women, these fractures are more common than breast cancer.

💪 Here’s how to protect your bones:

🥦 Eat for bone health
A balanced diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and protein helps keep your bones strong.

🏋️‍♀️ Move your bones
Targeted exercise (like walking, lifting weights, or climbing stairs) improves bone strength, posture, and balance.

🚭 Avoid bone-damaging habits
Quit smoking and reduce alcohol – both are major risk factors for bone loss.

🚶‍♂️ Prevent falls and fractures
Assess your home for fall risks and make necessary safety changes to avoid injuries.

This October, let’s commit to stronger bones and a healthier future.
Walk, run, lift, climb - keep your bones moving!

14/10/2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ATTITUDES-W Patient study – a new research project that aims to better understand people’s experiences with gynaecology clinics and weight management discussions.

Your feedback is important! By sharing your thoughts, you can help improve health and wellbeing for people attending gynaecology appointments. If you've visited a gynaecology clinic in the past 5 years, we’d love to hear from you!

Make a difference with us!

https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_davAnc0uqGes9JI

07/10/2025

🌙 Late Night Flu Clinic – Tonight at Penny Lane Surgery! 💉

We’re holding a flu vaccination clinic TONIGHT at Penny Lane Surgery for eligible patients.

🕒 When: Tonight, 6.30pm-7.30pm
📍 Where: Penny Lane Surgery
✅ Who: Eligible patients (including over 65s, those with long-term conditions, pregnant women, carers, etc.)

Contact us on 0151 733 2800 to book an appointment.

Protect yourself and those around you this winter. If you're eligible, we’d love to see you tonight!

04/10/2025

You've done the hard bit, and now you get to see the benefits!

After 72 hours your pulse, breathing, and energy levels should be returning to normal, with your senses of taste and smell also improving.

Find out more about the health benefits of quitting smoking here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

03/10/2025

🚨 Reminder for Penny Lane Surgery Patients! 🚨

Our drop-in flu clinic is tomorrow from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
No appointment needed - just pop in and get your flu jab.

Prefer to book a specific time? Call our reception team at 0151 733 2800 to book your appointment during our usual opening hours.

If you're eligible for a COVID-19 booster, you can receive it at the same time as your flu vaccination.

01/10/2025

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;
Refer yourself to Smokefree Liverpool for FREE by calling 0151 374 2535, texting "QUIT1" to 61825 or complete the easy online registration here > https://www.smokefreeliverpool.co.uk/pages/well-done-you-re-on-your-way-to-quitting-smoking