Pennygate MedicalCentre

12/11/2025

The North West Coast Clinical Network are excited to launch a pioneering series of FREE cardiac health information videos that transforms how heart patients obtain vital guidance, with a particular focus on addressing longstanding health inequalities in accessing cardiovascular care.

The free to access videos can be accessed here:

The North West Coast Clinical Networks bring together patients, carers, health and social care commissioners, providers, third sector organisations and communities. By working together, we improve outcomes for patients and their families, and invest in the health of future generations. We provide in...

12/11/2025

🌸 Still a few places left! 🌸

Join Fiona for our Menopause Awareness Session Thursday 27th November, 5–6pm at Pennygate Medical Centre.

This friendly session is open to patients registered at Pennygate Medical Centre and will cover menopause symptoms, support options, and treatments available through the NHS.

Don’t miss out — book your free place today!

🎟 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ldkxdlq

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day, 11th November

Today, we remember. On Remembrance Day, we honour the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service for our freedom.

At 11am, please join our silence to reflect, respect and never forget.

10/11/2025

Anti-Bullying Week, 10th to 14th November

This year, the theme of Anti-Bullying Week is ‘Power for Good’.

Every year, bullying impacts on the lives of so many people, and silence means it carries on. Use your ‘Power for Good’ to speak up and raise awareness when you see bullying, face to face or online.

40% of children were bullied over the last year. Bullying can be in person or online, and includes physical, verbal, emotional and discriminatory behaviour (e.g., racist, homophobic, disability-related). Let’s use our ‘Power for Good’ and stop this harmful behaviour this Anti-Bullying Week.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/

10/11/2025

Odd Socks Day, 10th November

To celebrate the start of Anti-Bullying Week, Odd Socks Day is held in many schools, and even in some workplaces! It’s all about celebrating what makes someone unique, showing how we are all different, and that acceptance is key! https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/50334197

07/11/2025

👩🏼‍⚕️The GP Assistant Team are down at Abram Community Centre today (Friday) from 10am - 2.30pm. Walk in Blood Pressure checks, BMI checks & Health & Lifestyle advice. FREE NHS Health Checks to eligible patients & over 75s Health Checks. ❤️

💚 We are also joined by Be Well Wigan offering stop smoking advice & nutrition advice.

❗️No appointment needed - pop in from 10am❗️



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06/11/2025

🌸 Menopause Awareness Session with Fiona 🌸

We’re pleased to announce that Fiona will be hosting a Menopause Awareness Session at Pennygate Medical Centre on Thursday 27th November, 5pm – 6pm.

This event is open to patients registered at Pennygate Medical Centre and aims to provide helpful information, support, and practical advice about managing menopause.

💬 About Menopause:
Menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, when oestrogen levels decline and periods stop. Common symptoms can include:

Hot flushes and night sweats

Mood changes and anxiety

Difficulty sleeping

Memory or concentration problems

Changes to periods before they stop completely

Support and treatments are available — from lifestyle adjustments and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to talking therapies and self-care strategies.

🎟 Book your free place now:
👉 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ldkxdlq

Come along to learn more, ask questions, and connect with others going through similar experiences.

04/11/2025

📣 𝑱𝙤𝒊𝙣 𝙪𝒔 𝒂𝙩 𝙤𝒖𝙧 𝙣𝒆𝙭𝒕 𝑪𝙤𝒎𝙢𝒖𝙣𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝑯𝙚𝒂𝙡𝒕𝙝 𝘾𝒍𝙞𝒏𝙞𝒄 𝒂𝙩 𝘼𝒃𝙧𝒂𝙢 𝘾𝒐𝙢𝒎𝙪𝒏𝙞𝒕𝙮 𝘾𝒆𝙣𝒕𝙧𝒆 📣

🗓 Friday 7th November
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Abram Community Centre

Come along for a friendly chat and access to a range of health services – no appointment needed! Whether you have a question, need support, or just want to learn more about local services, we’re here to help.

✅ Free mini Health Checks including Blood Pressure Checks & Heart Rate Checks
✅ Be Well Wigan Nutrition Advisors and Stop Smoking Advisors 🚭
✅ Help accessing local services
✅ Friendly faces from your community

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there!

04/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease. https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
Unexplained upper abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
Fatigue or general weakness

If you’re worried, please make an appointment.

https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

29/10/2025

29/10/2025

World Stroke Day, 29th October

Every day in the UK, 240 people have a stroke. You can reduce your risk by cutting out smoking, limiting alcohol intake, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and getting regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure. https://www.stroke.org.uk/world-stroke-day 29th October

Every day in the UK, 240 people have a stroke. You can reduce your risk by cutting out smoking, limiting alcohol intake, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and getting regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure. https://www.stroke.org.uk/world-stroke-day

28/10/2025