Longtown Medical Practice

13/11/2025

You can still get your flu vaccine at the surgery. Ring us on 791328 to book an appointment.

13/11/2025

🤧 Coughs, Colds & Winter Wellness ❄️
It’s that time of year when coughs, sore throats and colds are on the rise — and flu is starting to make an appearance.

For most coughs and colds, there’s no need to see a GP. Keep your medicine cabinet stocked with the basics — like paracetamol or ibuprofen, throat lozenges, decongestants and a thermometer.

(Our friend Gizmo seems to have a good supply — though he reminds us that other brands are, of course, available! 💊🧺)

✅ Always follow the instructions carefully, stay hydrated, and rest where you can — we know that’s easier said than done!

🩺 Flu symptoms can include:
🌡 A sudden high temperature
🤕 Aches, tiredness or headache
😷 Dry cough or sore throat
🤢 Loss of appetite or nausea
Most people recover within a week with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medicines. If your symptoms get worse or you’re worried — especially for children, those over 65, or anyone with a long-term condition — contact NHS 111 for advice.

💉 For flu vaccination clinics, check with your local GP surgery or pharmacy for details.

Over the next few weeks, health and care organisations across Cumbria will be sharing more winter wellness tips as usual, to try and help everyone stay as well as possible this season. 💙💚

13/11/2025

Our phones are fully functioning again. We have had contingency plans in place over the last couple of days, but are aware the system was not running as smoothly as usual. We apologise if you have been struggling to contact us.

13/11/2025

⚠️🌧️ Stay safe out there - After a night of heavy rain across - there are instances of flooding and surface water on many roads out there.

As advised by Cumbria Police if you are traveling today, please do so with caution and listen to travel updates. Do not drive through flood water if coming across flooding – take an alternative route. Stay tuned to your local channels for updates.

🌧️ If it is not safe for you to travel to health or care appointments today, please contact your provider to let them know so they can advise accordingly — your safety comes first.

🌧️ With the adverse weather conditions, some practices may also experience staff travel difficulties today. You may wish to keep an eye on your local practice’s channels for any updates on their services, related to staff and appointments.

For updates on road closures visit 👀:
Cumberland Council / Westmorland and Furness Council

Find out more about the multi-agency response at:
https://www.news.cumbria.police.uk/news/multi-agency-response-continues-to-deal-with-effects-of-surface-water-flooding-in-cumbria

If you are experiencing any weather related issues please see a list of agency contacts at: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/police-forces/cumbria-constabulary/areas/campaigns/campaigns/weather-safety/

& Check for flood warnings and alerts at:
https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

💙💚🌧️

12/11/2025

Closed from 1pm this afternoon, until 8am tomorrow.

11/11/2025

Our phones are not working this morning. We are working with our phone provider to try to fix this. In the meantime, please book appointments online using the NHS App.

31/10/2025

💚 Repeat Prescriptions 💙
Did you know? You can order your repeat prescriptions 24/7 using your NHS App or NHS Login account.

If you’re unable to order online, it may be for one of the following reasons:

- A medicine review is due with your GP practice.
- It’s too early to order your next supply.
- The item is an acute (short-term) or one-off prescription.
- You’ve already requested it.
- You have a repeat dispensing prescription in place.

Please remember: the online system is for repeat prescriptions only — you cannot reorder new or short-term medications this way.

31/10/2025

Life moves pretty fast! 🏡📱with new routines, it’s easy for things to get missed.

Make sure your GP and healthcare services have your current contact details. This helps letters, messages, and appointment information get to the right place so you stay informed about your care.

If you use the NHS App, you can update things like your email and phone numbers in the details section - but always worth a check to ensure this has updated at your practice/service.

Keeping your info up to date helps these services provide the best possible patient care. 💚💙

31/10/2025

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! Facing the Fear 👻
Let’s talk about something we don’t often mention directly when we talk about mental health — fear.

It’s an emotion that keeps us safe, but sometimes it can hold us back.

This Halloween, instead of just facing spooky costumes and scary films, take a moment to think about how you handle fear in everyday life — and how you can manage it better. 💭

The NHS Every Mind Matters guidance explains that while avoiding things we’re afraid of can feel like a relief in the short term, it often makes those fears stronger over time.

By gradually facing what worries us, step by step, we can start to feel calmer and more in control. This approach is sometimes called exposure therapy.

Here are some simple steps you can try from the advice:

- Notice what situations trigger fear.
- Make a list from least to most difficult.
- Start small and face the easier ones first.
- Stay in the situation until the fear eases.
- Repeat and build confidence over time.
- Celebrate your progress — every step counts. 🎉

Remember, courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s taking small steps in spite of it. 💙💚

Find more NHS advice on facing your fears at the link in the comments.

29/10/2025

Phones are now working normally again. Apologies to everyone who has been trying to get through to us this morning.
We have appointments left this afternoon if you need to see us.