The Lakes Medical Practice Penrith

30/01/2026

✨ Friday Feedback ✨

We love ending the week by sharing kind words from our patients. This lovely feedback was recently received for our Healthcare Assistant, Danielle:

“I have just attended an annual check-up appointment and was seen by Danielle. I would just like to say how excellent she was. She was kind, allowed me to talk while she listened, and was both helpful and knowledgeable. She had a thoughtful ear and a lovely smile. Thank you so much Danielle, your time was very much appreciated.”

Thank you, Danielle, for the care, compassion and time you give to our patients every day — it truly makes a difference 🌟

👉 A gentle reminder to our patients:
Annual reviews for long-term conditions are really important in helping us support your ongoing health. If you’ve received a text invitation, please remember to book your appointment.

29/01/2026

🧠Today is Stroke Prevention Day!🧠

9 out of 10 Strokes are preventable and associated with a number of potentially modifiable risk factors including High Blood Pressure. The ESSD Teams continue educating patients at home about the importance of monitoring your Blood Pressure and to do this effectively.

Check out the link below for more information👇
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

29/01/2026

💚 Struggling with low mood, anxiety, or motivation? You’re not alone. 💚

Free 4-week “Strategies for Wellbeing” course is designed to help you better understand your wellbeing and build practical tools to support everyday life.

🧠 The course will help you to:

Understand how thoughts, emotions, behaviours and physical sensations affect wellbeing

Explore common barriers and practical solutions

Learn self-help strategies such as goal setting, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and breaking unhelpful thought cycles

👥 Facilitated by a Wellbeing Activator and supported by a Living Well Coach in a welcoming, supportive environment.

📍 Penrith Hospital
🕕 6–8pm
📅 18th & 25th February, 4th & 11th March 2026

✅ Open to anyone registered with a GP practice in Keswick & Solway or Eden
💷 Free to attend

📲 To find out more or book your place:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strategies-for-wellbeing-tickets-1978145035050?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Email wellbeing@ncic.nhs.uk
NHS Wellbeing Service - North Cumbria

Is low mood, anxiety or lack of motivation affecting your daily life?

26/01/2026

Whether you're having a bad week, a bad day, or just fancy a brew, biscuit and a chat - our groups are here for you. 💙🫶👌

Our groups run every Monday 7-9PM (except bank holidays)

There's NO booking and NO fees. Any man 18+ is welcome to just turn up.

26/01/2026

🚶‍♀️ Penrith Wellbeing Walk 🚶‍♂️
Every Friday | 11:30am
Meet outside Penrith Library

Friendly, inclusive walks with route options for all abilities 🌿
No booking needed – just turn up!
The Ramblers

22/01/2026

The next phase in our journey to provide emergency care in one place at the Cumberland Infirmary takes a step forward next week when the entrance to the A&E department moves.

The move, on Wednesday 28 January, will see the entrance switch back where the previous A&E entrance used to be – at the side of the hospital, close to where the ambulance bays are located. The entrance will lead to a new waiting area for A&E.

Since April last year, patients have been accessing A&E via the main atrium entrance to allow building work to take place on a new Urgent Treatment Centre which will open in Spring 2026. From next Wednesday, the new entrance and waiting area will be ready to welcome patients. Volunteers will be on hand to remind people of the change and to help with directions.

Dr Claire Gray, Emergency Medicine Consultant, said: “The new entrance and waiting area marks a milestone in the progression of the new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Cumberland Infirmary which will open to patients in Spring 2026. The UTC will be an expansion of our urgent and emergency care facilities at CIC and it will improve the way we are able to care for patients. By locating the UTC next to our A&E we will be able to separate out major and minor injuries so the most appropriate care can be provided. Until the UTC opens in Spring, we will continue to redirect patients to the most appropriate service for them if their condition is not an emergency.”

21/01/2026

😴 Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone.

Is lack of sleep affecting your daily life? Join our FREE two-week Wellbeing and Sleep course and learn practical tools to improve your sleep and overall wellbeing.

🌙 What you’ll learn:
✔️ Why we sleep and how much sleep we really need
✔️ Common barriers to good-quality sleep – and how to overcome them
✔️ Simple self-help strategies including goal setting, sleep tracking, mindfulness and relaxation techniques

👥 Delivered by our friendly Wellbeing Activators and Living Well Coaches.

📍 Penrith Hospital
🕕 6–8pm
📅 Tuesday 24th March & Tuesday 31st March 2026

👨‍⚕️ Open to anyone registered with a GP practice in Keswick & Solway or Eden.

👉 To find out more or book your place:
• https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-and-sleep-tickets-1978146784282?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
• Contact Hazel Stewart on 07917 265287
• Email wellbeing@ncic.nhs.uk

Do you struggle with your sleep? Would you like to improve your sleep quality and explore ways to achieve this?

19/01/2026

It’s Manday see you tonight guys 👌

Whether you're having a bad week, a bad day, or just fancy a brew, biscuit and a chat - our groups are here for you. 💙🫶👌

Our groups run every Monday 7-9PM (except bank holidays)

There's NO booking and NO fees. Any man 18+ is welcome to just turn up.

16/01/2026

We are incredibly proud of Dr Andy Shaw for taking part in the Winter Spine Challenge this week 💪❄️

Andy competed in the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North, a brutal non-stop 160-mile race along the Pennine Way from Hardraw to Kirk Yetholm. With a time limit of 108 hours, this race takes runners through some of the UK’s most beautiful yet unforgiving terrain – including the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Cheviots – all in the harsh conditions of the British winter.

This is widely regarded as one of the most physically and mentally demanding races out there, and Andy delivered an outstanding performance, finishing 3rd place in an incredible 48 hours 32 minutes, crossing the line 16 miles ahead of 4th place 🏃‍♂️🔥

An amazing achievement – huge congratulations, Dr Shaw! 👏👏

14/01/2026

📞 We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines and are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, please visit our website to submit your request online.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Contact us about a medical problem, a fit note, test results or repeat prescriptionsPlease use the following link to access the correct form.Patient Request Forms

13/01/2026

💬 Breathing Space – Talking Group 💙

Breathing Space is a welcoming talking group offering a safe space for connection, sharing, and support. You don’t need to have anything prepared — just come as you are and take part in a way that feels comfortable for you.

📅 Third Monday of every month
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Triple A Resource Centre, Sandgate, Penrith, CA11 7TP

This group is open to anyone looking for a supportive space to talk and listen alongside others 🤝

If you have any questions, please contact 01228 370633 or youinmind@cemind.org

12/01/2026

⏰ Tonight. 7pm-9pm
Penrith Cricket Club
Andys Man Club Penrith

Our groups are here for you. ⛈️

Every Monday 7-9pm (excluding bank holidays) for any man 18+.

The groups are completely FREE and there’s no registration needed. Just turn up!

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.