St Fillans Medical Centre

05/03/2026

As part of the Health and Wellbeing team at Preston North End Community Education Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has recently developed a new programme called Creating Connections.

Creating Connections is a free weekly session at Deepdale Stadium for people living with dementia and their careers.

Enjoy friendly conversation and a range of activities including crafts, quizzes, and guided singing – supporting wellbeing, confidence and connections.

Call 01772 693309 or email healthandwellbeing@pne.com to book on.

04/03/2026

💙 Supporting Families with Complex Health Needs 💙

We’re proud to share information about Lagan’s Foundation, a North West charity providing vital respite and support for families caring for children (0–19) with complex health needs, including congenital heart conditions.

When families are overwhelmed, exhausted or feeling alone, Lagan’s Foundation offers specialist home-based care, emotional support, and much needed respite.
Every bit of community support makes a difference.

📍 Supporting families across the North West
📧 info@lagans.org.uk
📞 01204 800300
🌐 www.lagans.org.uk

If you’d like to fundraise, volunteer or become a patron, they would love to hear from you.

02/03/2026

Your mission, should you choose to accept it….New Year New Smear.

Our lovely nurses are a top-secret mission to protect your health.
Many people ignore their smear reminder.
Our teams are highly trained and will strive to make your appointment as stress free as possible.

If you’ve received your cervical smear invite, consider this your official 007 reminder:

🎯 Quick ✅
🎯 Important ✅
🎯 Life-saving ✅

Our nurses are licensed to screen…👩‍⚕️

💌 Call reception or book via our online triage form today.

27/02/2026

Eating disorders can be isolating, making people feel alone whether someone has an eating disorder themselves or whether they are supporting someone.

We’re celebrating the power of community and the vital role family, friends, and other support networks play in helping someone feel supported, understood, and never alone on their journey from seeking help, undergoing treatment and beyond.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, Beat is here to help.

Beat is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, offering free, confidential support for patients, families and friends.

You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
They provide:
📞 National helplines, webchat and email support
💬 Online support groups and moderated chatrooms
📚 information about eating disorders and recovery
👨‍👩‍👧 Guidance for parents, carers and loved ones
🔎 Locate local services

Whether you’re worried about yourself or supporting someone else, Beat offers compassionate, expert guidance to help you take the next step toward recovery.

Find out more: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder, and millions more who support them feel the impact too. Eating disorder...

23/02/2026

Kooth is a Free Online Mental health and emotional wellbeing service for 11-25 years old designed to provide support in a safe, anonymous environment.

Live text chats and messaging with trained counsellors 7 days a week, self-help activities, journaling and goal setting, and Spotify playlists.

If you are a parent/guardian wanting a little bit more information on this accredited service, please phone reception today/ We also can a Q&A booklet for parent wanting a little bit more information.

👇
https://www.kooth.com/

18/02/2026

We are always incredibly grateful for the kind words and appreciation so many of our patients share with us 💙 It truly means the world to our team.

You support in the winter Olympics, why not start supporting your local too!

Recently, our PPG group highlighted something important, patients need to be fully informed about the realities facing your local GP surgery and general practice across the UK.

Here’s what we know right now:

📈 There are 6 million more patients registered with GP practices
🩺 GPs are delivering over 400 million appointments every year
📊 90% of all NHS patient contact happens in primary care

There is nothing more important to us than you. We want to be there for you and your family whenever you need us.

But the pressure on general practice is increasing, and it’s becoming harder to continue delivering the level of care our communities deserve.

If you would like to help protect your local GP services, you can make a difference.

❓ What can you do?
⬇️ Check out our Patient Toolkit below:
https://rebuildgp.co.uk/for-our-patients
✍️ Write to your MPs, your voice matters.

If you wish to join our PPG to hear more about what we do on a daily basis to deliver the best care we can and the realities we face, click on the below link for more information.
https://www.stfillansmedicalcentre.co.uk/patient-participation-group-ppg

Together, we can ensure that high-quality, accessible general practice remains at the heart of our NHS.
Thank you for your continued support 💚

16/02/2026

Every two hours, a man in the UK dies by su***de.

It’s the leading cause of death for men under 49 and it’s preventable.

Men do talk; they just talk differently.

Our engagement with hundreds of men across Lancashire and South Cumbria showed something powerful:
💬 Men often open up through shared activities
💬 They’re more likely to talk to mates than professionals
💬 The right words matter

That’s why this campaign doesn’t just target men, it supports friends, families and communities to start the conversation.

Click below👇
https://stayalive.prevent-su***de.org.uk/

👉If you’ve noticed your mate going quiet, trust your gut.
👉Starting a conversation could save a life.

Reaching out isn’t weakness, it’s strength 💪


Visit- StayAlive - Essential su***de prevention for everyday life

Our local Andy's Man Club runs on Monday Nights too:
Preston South
Penwortham Golf Club
Blundell Lane
PR1 0AX
7-9PM - Just show up.

12/02/2026

👶 Best Start in Life 👶

Whether you have a baby on the way, you’re navigating toddler tantrums, or you’re looking for advice on childcare costs and support, help is available.

Our littlest patients deserve the very best 💕

Our baby clinics run every Thursday with our nurses too, they are also on hand at these appointments to offer any help or advice they can.

The NHS Best Start in Life hub offers trusted advice and guidance for every stage of parenthood, helping you give your family the

👉 Find out more here:
https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/

11/02/2026

🚶‍♀️Join Our Walking Group! 🚶‍♂️

Our walking group is growing, and we’d love for you to join us! If you’d like to make new friends, boost your fitness, and enjoy some fresh air with a friendly group, come along and be part of our community.

Led by our very own Sue James, the St Fillans Strollers meet every Thursday in the reception waiting area.

📍 Meeting time: 10:55am (Reception Waiting Area)
🚶 Walk starts: 11:00am
📏 Distance: 1.7 miles
⏱ Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
📅 When: Every Thursday

Not only do we get our steps in, but we also lift our spirits, especially on these dreary winter days! It’s a wonderful way to explore a little of Penwortham while connecting with others.

Whether you want to improve your fitness, meet new people, or simply enjoy a relaxed walk. Just turn up.

👟 Please wear suitable walking shoes.

If the weather takes a turn, we’ll post updates on Facebook. You can also call reception on 01772 585451 to check if the walk is going ahead.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/02/2026

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

This week we’re highlighting Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and the vital support they provide.

SARCs offer free, confidential medical and practical support for anyone who has experienced r**e, sexual assault or sexual abuse. Whether or not they choose to report to the police.

North West SARC services:

📞 Lancashire Safe Centre (24/7, appointment only)
01772 523344 (Mon–Fri 8am–4pm) | 01772 716565 (out of hours)

📞 Safe Place Merseyside (24/7)
0151 295 3550

📞 St Mary’s SARC (Manchester & Cheshire) (24/7)
0161 276 6515

📞 The Rainbow Centre – Alder Hey (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
0151 252 5609
Out of hours: Safe Place Merseyside 0151 295 3550

Please share to help raise awareness of this essential support in our communities💜

10/02/2026

Can’t make your appointment? 🚫

Please let us know as soon as possible, so we can offer this to another patient.

We understand our phonelines may be busy BUT you can also use our admin section on the triage forms to cancel or rearrange an appointment.
👇
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81018/flows

10/02/2026

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

We will re open on Wednesday 11th February 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/