Excel Primary Care

05/11/2025

Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?

Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.

Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.

05/11/2025

Bonfire night and veterans: support from Op Courage 🎆

Bonfire Night can be a fun and festive time for many - but for veterans and those in active service, it can be deeply challenging, especially for those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The loud bangs, flashing lights, and strong smells can trigger distressing memories and feelings of anxiety. Veterans are trained to be alert to threats, so these sensory experiences can feel overwhelming and isolating.

Daniel Petho, Assistant Psychologist at LSCft and Reservist Lance Corporal in the Queen's Own Yeomanry, shares:

“Emotions are raw and real in the moment. But they are temporary - like a wave, they will pass. You don’t have to act on them, just ride them out.”

Here are some tips from Op Courage to help cope:
• Plan your day
Know when fireworks are likely and decide in advance how you’ll spend your time — whether staying in or going out.

• Know your triggers
Use sensory aids like essential oils or music. Noise-cancelling headphones and blackout blinds can help reduce the impact of loud sounds and flashing lights.

• Remind yourself you are safe
Say out loud:“I am at home, I am safe.”, “I am not back there - I am here, now.”

• Talk to someone
Reach out to friends or family. Arrange a call or ask someone to be with you.

• Remember: This is temporary. The feelings will pass. You are not alone.

Need support?

Call Op Courage North West on 0300 323 0707.

You can also contact our MAPPA, Victims and Veterans Team for help with Armed Forces-related services and support, link in comments.

28/10/2025

Our FREE groups on offer this half term. All groups are family sessions so all siblings are welcome ❤️

28/10/2025

The surgery will be closed on Wednesday the 29th of October at 12:30pm for Staff Training. We will re-open at 8am on Thursday the 30th of October.

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

14/10/2025

SWLICAN is a fantastic organization with a tonne of Services from helping filling out forms, to Employment Law - the friendly and down to earth staff can help with all the areas highlighted below
SWLICAN also delivers outreach surgeries at Brookside supported living Ormskirk and Tarleton Library Monday morning and Afternoon respectively.
Parbold CC on Wednesday mornings and at Pulse on Friday mornings

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

Kidney donation gives someone a second chance at a normal life.

You can find out more about becoming a living kidney donor by clicking the link in the comments section. 👇

02/10/2025

Welcome to the new NHS Lancashire and South Integrated Care Board (ICB) website. Our role as an ICB is to join up health and care services, improve people's health and wellbeing, and make sure