Lostock Hall Medical Centre

24/02/2026

The Patient Forum were in the waiting room today offering free coffee and biscuits and enjoying a chat with some patients. Thank you to Carole, Jim, Ronnie, Polly and Doreen for organising this and for patients for sharing some of their thoughts. Look out for the Patient Forum team when next you come to the practice. They will be here again in the future from time to time 😀

20/02/2026

Look out for the Patient Forum in the waiting room, have a chat and a FREE coffee, or drop in specially to say hello

18/02/2026

At the practice Dardsley building we know that the plans for Dr Thomas Sharples’ house included a stables and coach house and that he undertook home visits by horse and cart up to the 1920.
Here is a 1965 film about Dr Cyril Francis from Hereford still using this approach!

Lionel Hampden meets Dr Cyril Francis, an elderly doctor in Hereford, who performs his rounds on a pony and trap.

13/02/2026

Apologies. The practice is currently being affected by IT issues that result from a national problem with the EMIS patient software software. Bear with us if there are delays in accessing your records for consultations and appointment bookings. We hope it will be resolved soon.

11/02/2026

https://www.harleystathome.com/nhs-primary-care-network/lostock-hall-medical-centre-patients/
Just a reminder of the link to sign up for FREE for the fabulous Harley Street At Home women's health online resources in partnership with Lostock Hall Medical Centre

11/02/2026

There is a new service for women during pregnancy and for 12 months afterwards for Pelvic Floor issues. You can speak to you midwife or self-refer. See the attached poster.

11/02/2026

Great day yesterday with visit by Nigel Denby from Harley Street at Home - Menopause. Nigel ran a workshop with patients and then with our whole staff team. Truly inspiring. Lostock Hall Medical Centre patients can sign up for these excellent free online women’s health resources and webinars

10/02/2026

Nigel Denby from Menopause - Harley Street At Home visited the practice today and here discusses the benefits for Lostock Hall Medical Centre patients signing up for a free women's health on-line resource.
Scan the QR code to start using it

07/02/2026

Just a reminder on the importance of staying up to date on cervical screening. The practice works hard to make the process as comfortable as possible. If you have concerns please contact the practice for a sympathetic conversation

The smear test, or cervical screening, can make some women nervous. Here's how to make it stress free.

30/01/2026

We were pleased to host Healthwatch on 7 November. They spoke to patients and staff to capture their views. We are very happy with the attached report which recognises what we achieve with the help of our supportive patients.

29/01/2026

You can contact the practice now for your HPV vaccination

New data shows around 1 in 4 young people leave school without protection against HPV (human papillomavirus).

Left school? You can get the HPV vaccine at your GP practice until the age of 25.

Still in school? Catch-up is offered by SAIS (school-age vaccination) teams.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

28/01/2026

Listen out now on BBC Radio Lancashire for Dr Craven and our patient Kerry talking about perimenopause. Or find later on BBC Sounds