The Lakes Medical Practice Penrith

31/12/2025

Wishing our colleagues, patients and community a Happy New Year for when it comes tonight.

As we approach 2026, follow our top tips on looking after yourself so we can all celebrate the New Year safely ✨

- Celebrate responsibly and know your limits
- Stay with friends and avoid walking home alone
- Remember your keys, phone and have plans to get home.
- Prepare for bad weather
- Use NHS 111 for non-life-threatening issues
- Access mental health support if you’re struggling (use 111, option 2 for Crisis Mental Health)
- Check in on friends, family and neighbours
- Call 999 in the event of a life-threatening emergency

Have fun and stay safe💙

30/12/2025

29/12/2025

The weather has turned colder this week and is expected to remain cold until Monday 5 January❄️

As temperatures drop and an amber cold health alert is issued, it’s important to look after yourself and others 🙌

Simple tips to stay safe and well during the cold months:
💙Keep warm: Heat your home to at least 18°C, wear layers, and close curtains at night to keep the heat in.
💙Stay active where possible: Moving around helps keep you warm and improves circulation.
💙Eat well and stay hydrated: Hot meals and drinks can help maintain body temperature.
💙Check on vulnerable people: Friends, family, and neighbours may need extra support.
💙Plan ahead: Stock up on essentials and make sure you have any medications you need.
💙Travel safely: If you must go out, dress warmly and take care on icy paths and roads.
💙Looking for a place to keep warm, find a warm spot local to you https://shorturl.at/eUl01

For more advice, visit gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather/top-tips-for-keeping-warm-and-well-this-winter

Let’s look out for each other this winter! 💙

29/12/2025

REMINDER: All of our groups will be closed on Monday December 29th.

Our groups will be back open on January 5th 2026 7-9PM.

If you need someone to talk to please contact the Samaritans on 116 123

If you need urgent help please contact the emergency services.

24/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Message to Our Patients 🎄

As we close this Christmas Eve, we would like to thank all of our patients and staff for your continued support throughout the year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our practice is now closed and will reopen on Monday 29th December.

If you require medical advice during this time, please contact NHS 111. In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you

24/12/2025

💙💚🫶🏼🎄

22/12/2025

21/12/2025

16/12/2025

Don’t leave it too late. ⏰

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Times 🎄

The Lakes Medical Practice will be open as normal on:

22nd December

23rd December

24th December

We will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening as normal on Monday 29th December.

Please note we will also be closed on New Year’s Day.

💊 Medication Reminder
Please be mindful of your prescription medication over the this period. All prescription requests must be submitted by Friday 19th December at the very latest.
Thank you.

15/12/2025

Tonight -Monday 15th December
7pm-9pm
Penrith Cricket Club
Andys Man Club Penrith

This week's social posts 😊

If you’ve been thinking of coming along to one of our groups - take this as your sign.

NO pressure. NO fees. NO judgement.

We now have over 330 groups across the UK, as well as online groups, running every Monday 7-9PM (except bank holidays) for any man 18+.

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