North Preston Medical Practice - Broadway Surgery & Ingol Health Centre

02/12/2025

Keeping warm this winter is key to keeping healthy.

The recommended temperature for your home is 18 degrees celsius.

For more information on how to keep well this winter visit 👉🏻 www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

01/12/2025

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25/11/2025

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You can usually treat a cold or flu at home without seeing a GP. Here are some things you can do to help you get better more quickly:

✅ DO:
Get plenty of rest. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature. Drink a hot lemon and honey drink to soothe a sore throat. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

❌ DON'T:
Give aspirin to children under the age of 16. Smoke as this can make your symptoms worse. Give honey to babies under 12 months.

For more cold and flu do's and don'ts, visit: https://orlo.uk/n5s8u

11/11/2025

Please respect our staff should they wish to observe a two minute silence at 11am on Tuesday 11th November 2025.

Thank you 🙏❤

04/11/2025

This week is 💊

We’re highlighting the vital role in keeping healthcare safe. If you experience or suspect a side effect from a medicine or vaccine, report it to the Scheme.

Every report counts: https://orlo.uk/Y0A9t

04/11/2025

October Highlights: Take a look at our statistics! 📊

👨‍⚕️ GP Appointments: 1,669
🧑‍⚕️ Nurse/HCA Appointments: 1,119
🩸 Blood Tests: 512
🩹 Wound Care Treatments: 36
🏠 Home Visits: 92
💉 Flu Vaccinations: 1,013

📱Telephone Engagement:
- Calls Handled: 2,937
- Call Back Requests Addressed: 1,038

🌐 Online Triage Requests Processed: 352
💊 Prescriptions Issued: 2,566
🏥 Referrals: 264
📃 Documents Processed: 5,000 (avg.)
🔍 Results Reviewed: 4,742
📆 Annual Review Invites/Reminders Sent: 702
👤 New Patient Registrations: 189

❌ Unfortunately, we also saw:
- Missed GP Appointments: 70
- Missed Nurse Appointments: 106

Please remember to cancel your appointment if it is no longer needed. You can reply to your text reminder, cancel via the NHS app, contact us via our website or telephone us.

Thank you to our dedicated team for their hard work and to our community for your continued support! 💙

03/11/2025

💊 Have you heard about Pharmacy First?👇

You can now visit your local pharmacy for help with common health conditions - no need to wait for a GP appointment! 🙌

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer advice, treatment, and even prescribe medication for several minor illnesses.

Conditions covered include:
✅ Ear infections
✅ Sinusitis
✅ Sore throat
✅ Infected insect bites
✅ Impetigo
✅ Shingles
✅ Urinary tract infections

👩‍⚕️💬 It’s quicker, easier, and helps keep GP appointments free for those who need them most.

Pop into your local pharmacy today and ask about Pharmacy First! 💙

31/10/2025

Feeling under the weather? 🤧

Treat coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19 symptoms at home this winter with medicines from a pharmacy or supermarket 👇

30/10/2025

Limited Stock! 💉

We have a limited number of Flu and COVID-19 vaccines still available.

If you’d like to book your vaccination, please contact us as soon as possible to secure your appointment. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

📞 Call us on 01772 282700
🌐 Contact us via our website and a member of our team will be in touch!

Stay protected this season and get your vaccine while supplies last! 💪

Contact us about your request

30/10/2025

If you feel unwell or need medical help but aren’t sure which NHS service is right for you, please visit NHS 111 https://www.nhs.uk first. A&E is for emergencies only. 🚨

If you need help with a non-urgent query, click here: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81103 👈

29/10/2025

Today is and we’re raising awareness of small lifestyle changes that can reduce your chance of having a stroke!

Keeping an eye on your blood pressure, cutting back on alcohol and eating a balanced diet are just a few examples. 🍇

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Wv5gG

When stroke strikes remember to 💛

27/10/2025

Please note that the practice will be closed for staff training on Tuesday, 28th October 2025 from 1:00pm.📣

For urgent medical advice during this time, please contact NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency. 📱

We will reopen as normal on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 8:00am. 🕗