The Park Medical Practice Preston

25/01/2026

Did you know that you can avoid the phone queue for non-urgent requests?

Simply submit your request online:
Via the website
Use the NHS App

You can use this service to request your prescriptions, sick notes, test results, book doctor or nurse appointments and other non-urgent queries. Our team will review your request and get back to you.

20/01/2026

📣 More stops announced in Lancashire for mobile cervical screening service! 🚐

16/01/2026

Check it, don’t chance it — act now on cancer.
If a symptom sticks around, get it checked. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Look out for:
✔️ a new lump or bump
✔️ pain that won’t go
✔️ blood in your poo or wee
✔️ unexplained weight loss
Only 56% of cancers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are found at stages 1–2 (59% nationally). Our ambition is 78% by 2032. We’ll get there together if people seek help sooner.
You’re not wasting anyone’s time. Your GP will want to see you.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/VOY9v

Listen to your body. Act now on cancer. Have you noticed a change in your body? In particular, have you noticed: If so, get it checked right away. Listen to your body and book a doctor’s appointment. Your doctor will want to see you if you have any of the above symptoms. Even if it’s...

12/01/2026

The mobile cervical screening bus will be attending the Sahara Centre on Wednesday 28th January between 11am and 4pm. The bus will be parked at 'Preston Rec' at the bottom of Fishwick parade. Please feel free to pop by where a nurse will be available to talk you through the cervical screening process.

08/01/2026

The cervical screening bus will be available at different locations in Preston throughout January and February. For further information please contact the practice.

🚐 The cervical screening buses are in Blackburn and Preston today!

If you’re aged 25 to 64 and are overdue a screening, or have never been screened, you can get your cervical screening done today - no appointment needed.

📍Blackburn with Darwen: Little Harwood Family Hub, Robinson Street, BB1 5PE - 11:00-16:00
📍Preston: Preston Muslim Forum, 158 Castleton Road, Preston, PR1 6QH - 11:00-16:00

Cervical screening saves lives. It’s quick, simple, and could prevent cancer.

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

The prescription telephone line will be closed from today till the 02.01.2026. You can order your medication at the practice, on the NHS app and on the practice website.

22/12/2025

Getting in the festive spirit in the surgery today with our Christmas jumpers

20/12/2025

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/

19/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas Timetable Is Here! ✨🎄

Our Elves have already been very busy getting into the festive spirit – from pantomimes and Christmas dinners to festive decorations, sporting stars and so much more! 🎭🍽️🎅⚽

We’re excited to share what’s coming up over the next few weeks, so please take a look at our Christmas timetable below 👇
There’s lots of festive fun planned and we can’t wait to enjoy it all with you!

💛 Support Over Christmas 💛
We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for some. If you or someone you know needs help or support over the festive period, please don’t struggle alone:

📞 Emergency: Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger
🏥 NHS 111: Call 111 for urgent medical advice
💬 Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📱 Shout: Text 85258 for free, confidential text support (24/7)
🧒 Childline (under 19s): 0800 1111

✨ Please like, share, and keep an eye out for updates ✨
You’re not alone this Christmas 💙

17/12/2025

This little fellow has been left in the surgery this morning. We would really like them reunite them with their owner. They are currently keeping our receptionist company at the front reception desk at Cottam Lane Surgery.