Hoad Medical Practice

09/02/2026

06/02/2026

All the staff at Hoad Medical Practice also wore green today

Tonight, Ulverston’s Hoad is lit to mark Kidney Cancer Awareness. In particular, St Mary's is honouring Dr Alistair Harrison, who sadly passed away following a short illness.

St Mary’s had the honour of working alongside Alistair for many years, and we will be forever thankful for his guidance, support and care. He was a kind, committed and inspiring doctor whose compassion meant so much to his colleagues and to the many patients he served in our community. Though the speed of his illness came as a shock, he showed remarkable bravery throughout.

This evening, as the Hoad shines to raise awareness of kidney cancer, we stand side by side with our community in remembering Alistair and honouring his life and legacy.
Our heartfelt condolences are with his wife, Victoria, and their children, Barnaby, Rufus and Sylvie, as well as with everyone at Duke Street Surgery, who have lost not only a colleague, but a dear friend.

-Photo taken this evening by our wonderful nurses.

05/02/2026

January results are in! Once again, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate you all.

05/02/2026

Our Mental Health Practitioners have been getting some wonderful feedback lately. He’s just a little snippet of some of the things our patients have been saying! 💚

01/02/2026

BMG patients, lets talk about "When painkillers become part of the problem…"
Medicines like opioids, gabapentin, pregabalin, benzodiazepines and sleeping tablets can really help with pain in the short term 💊✨
But when used long-term, they can often stop working — and sometimes even make pain worse 😔
Over time, these medicines can increase the risk of:
⚠️ Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
⚠️ Increased pain
⚠️ Poor sleep and low mood
⚠️ Dizziness, falls and confusion
⚠️ Breathing problems (especially when medicines are combined)
We know that the thought of reducing pain medicines can feel worrying 💭💙
But with a gradual, supported reduction, many people notice:
🌙 Better sleep
🧠 Clearer thinking
🚶 Improved balance
😊 Better overall wellbeing
🤝 Support is available : If you’re taking long-term pain medicines and would like support with a safe reduction, please contact us via our online appointment request/phone or call into surgery to enquire.
👉 For more information on managing pain, visit:
🌐 www.livewellwithpain.co.uk
You’re not alone — help is here 💙

28/01/2026

Sharing this just giving page on behalf of Duke Street surgery and thinking of them at this sad time as they mourn their colleague and friend Dr Alistair Harrison

Help Duke Street Surgery Kate Farley raise money to support Kidney Cancer UK

23/01/2026

Every Life Matters are running su***de prevention training in Ulverston.
Sign up using the link below

16/01/2026

Decembers results are in! Once again, we really do appreciate your comments and feedback! ❤️

31/12/2025

❤️ For anyone struggling with mental health issues, as long as you’re not under any other mental health services! Please call to book in! ❤️

18/12/2025

Carelink's Christmas Day meal is DELIVERY this year!
Lynne and the team will be delivering to the Ulverston community, free of charge.
We wish you all a 'happy Christmas'.