St Fillans Medical Centre

09/11/2025

Today, we remember. 🌺

We honour the bravery and sacrifice of all who have served in our Armed Forces. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Lest we forget. ❤️

07/11/2025

Are you setting your sights to your new year goals? South Ribble Borough Council have launched some free limited spots on their healthy weight courses. Fill in the self referral form using the link and look forward to 2026 with some support and advice to help smash them goals and little wins 💪🥇

🎯 Kickstart 2026 with confidence and clarity 💪

Join our free January Healthy Weights Course — designed to help you build sustainable habits, boost your energy, and increase your activity levels.

✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Detailed workbook
✅ Progressive exercise sessions
✅ Supportive small groups

Email active.lifestyles@southribble.gov.uk for further information and dates.

Click the link to self-refer yourself: https://yoursay.citizenspace.com/community-development/self-referral-form-active-lifestyles/

📅 Starts January 6th 📍 🎟️ Limited spots available — reserve yours now! All completers will receive a free 3 month leisure pass.

06/11/2025

If you are struggling and would like to talk, or just meet a friendly face.

St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire Bereavement Cafe is on today at Gregson Lane.

Thursday 6th November from 1pm until 2.30pm.

A free space to chat with people, share stories and find company ❤️

Pop along. The kettle will be on ☕️

05/11/2025

💙 A Little Kindness Makes a Big Difference 💙

Every day, our receptionists, nurses, doctors and admin team do their very best to care for you and your families. We know it can be hard when you have to wait in a phone queue or when things take longer than expected — but please remember, we’re all in this together. 🌿
Your kind words, patience, and understanding mean the world to us. They help our team stay positive and keep providing the care our community deserves.💛


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05/11/2025

04/11/2025

Today your local will be hosting a drop in session at Kingsfold Library.

With Christmas approaching and pressures ramping up please reach out to find out what support and services are in your local area.

03/11/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

29/10/2025

With Remembrance Sunday approaching, we want to take a moment to remind all our patients who have served that we are a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice and proud to be. 💙

We understand that this time can be particularly challenging for many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that our team is trained and committed to recognising and supporting your health needs.

If you’re a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served it helps us make sure you receive the most appropriate care and support, whenever you need it.

29/10/2025

In 2025, Penwortham Town Council are running a Christmas Toy Appeal.

Local schools are seeking donations of new toys to help make Christmas special for local children in difficult circumstances.

If you can, please donate new toys at the Town Council office: Penwortham Community Centre, Kingsfold Drive, PR1 9EQ.

All donations will be gratefully received and distributed by the schools according to need. For more information, please contact our office on 01772 750533.

28/10/2025

Surgery will be closed today from 1pm for staff training.

We will re open on Wednesday 29th October at 8am.

Please call NHS111 for medical advice or follow the link below👇
https://111.nhs.uk/

Always cal NHS999 for medical emergencies 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-call-999/

28/10/2025

After the recent windy weather, our sign’s taken on a bit of a Fawlty Towers look!

Now, unlike Manuel (who “knows nothing!”), we do know what happened and we’re getting it fixed.

But while we wait, why not have a little fun? 😄
Let’s see your best clean anagrams for St Fillans Edical Centre!

We could all do a laugh this Tuesday.

Keep them family-friendly we are a GP Surgery after all! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

27/10/2025

If you’re struggling or know a loved one who is, please remember
💬 A simple conversation can be the start of a turning point to things feeling so much better.

🕖 Monday Nights, 7–9PM (excluding bank holidays)
👨 For any man aged 18+

📍 Our local ANDYSMANCLUB:
Preston-South
Penwortham Golf Club
Blundell Lane
PR1 0AX

Because it’s okay to talk. 💙