Excel Primary Care

Excel Primary Care Welcome to our official page where information about the practice and local services is available.

Please note this page is not for booking appointments, raising concerns, complaints or ordering prescriptions.

23/03/2026

Our groups are a safe, judgement-free space for any man 18+ to talk.

NO booking. NO fees. NO registration. Just turn up.

Groups run every Monday 7-9pm (except bank holidays) across the UK.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups. 👌

23/03/2026

Meningitis B (MenB) Vaccination – Important Advice

Following a local outbreak in the Canterbury area, some patients may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.

Please note:

Only contact the surgery if you have been specifically advised that you are eligible for the MenB vaccine.

You must also meet one of the following criteria:

Living in halls of residence in Canterbury, or
Have attended certain venues in Canterbury between 5th–16th March, or
Have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case

If this applies to you, please contact reception and clearly state that:
Your request is related to the MenB vaccine, and
It is linked to the Canterbury outbreak

This will help us manage requests safely and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation.

10/03/2026

ROADWORKS NOTICE!

ACCESS TO THE SURGERY 🚧 🚧 🚧 🚧 🚧 🚧

Roadworks are currently taking place outside the surgery on Tithebarn Road and some surrounding roads are temporarily closed.
YOU CAN STILL ACCESS THE SURGERY AND NEARBY HOMES
If you have an appointment at the surgery or live in the area:
👷 Please speak to the roadworkers on site
🗣️ Let them know you have an appointment or live here
🚗 They will allow you access
⏳ Please allow extra time as workers may need to move equipment or machinery to let you through.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
🚧 🚧 🚧🚧 🚧 🚧

08/03/2026

The joint committee of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria is meeting on Friday 13 March to make a final decision on where A&E services should be located in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.

The meeting will start at 10am on Friday, 13 March at Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LN.

Members of the public are invited to observe the formal meeting being held in public. However, observers are not permitted to join in the discussion.

While the venue is now at capacity (100 people) we are also livestreaming the meeting via YouTube.

Meeting papers have now been published: https://orlo.uk/BpZPZ

If you have any questions relating to items on the agenda, we ask for these to be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing sct.getinvolved@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk by 9pm Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Where relevant, questions will be addressed in the meeting, and a written response will be sent directly to the individual who raised the question within 20 working days.

Calling people of Skelmersdale. Are you interested in improving healthcare in your local area? We want to understand how...
08/03/2026

Calling people of Skelmersdale. Are you interested in improving healthcare in your local area?

We want to understand how people in Skelmersdale get help for joint and muscle pain, and how aware people are of the local physiotherapy service called Joint Health at Ormskirk Hospital.

Where
The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, Skelmersdale WN8 6LU

When
Wednesday 15 April, 10.00 to 11.30 am

Join a friendly discussion to talk about:
• Getting care and support
• Barriers or challenges you may face
• Ideas for improving local services

Your views will help shape changes to the local services we offer.

04/03/2026

🎉 Wonderful Wednesdays at West Lancs Family Hubs 🎉
All our sessions are FREE with no need to book

📍 Burscough Family Hub, L40 0RZ
🧒Development Matters
🕤 09:30am – 11:00am
A wonderful session for children under 5 to learn, play and make friends. It offers stimulating indoor and outdoor activities

📍 Park Family Centre, WN8 8DN
🧒Stay & Play (0-5years)
🕤 09:30am – 11:00am
Connect with other parents and bring your little one for nursery rhymes, sensory play stories and more

The surgery will be closed on Wednesday the 4th of March at 1pm for Staff Training. We will re-open at 8am on Thursday ...
04/03/2026

The surgery will be closed on Wednesday the 4th of March at 1pm for Staff Training. We will re-open at 8am on Thursday the 5th of March.

In a medical emergency only please dial 999.
For urgent medical advice, please call 111.
You can also speak to your local pharmacist regarding any minor ailments.

Excel Primary Care

Road closures around Matthew Ryder Clinic. From the 3rd of March there will be road closures. There are diversions and ...
26/02/2026

Road closures around Matthew Ryder Clinic.

From the 3rd of March there will be road closures. There are diversions and the yellow signs will be there to divert you safely.

Please make sure you give yourself extra time to get to your appointment as these closures/diversions may cause additional traffic.

Below is the bus diversions if you plan on getting to the surgery on a bus.

Thanks

Excel Primary Care

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Birleywood
Skelmersdale
WN89BW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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