Distington Surgery

20/02/2026

A new Potty Training Guide launched recently. Backed by Government, it’s free for to download at pottytrainingguide.co.uk

19/02/2026

19/02/2026

https://nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk

19/02/2026

Over the past 10 weeks, Haven PCN (Primary Care Network) has been running a winter ARI (Acute Respiratory Infections) Hub at Mansion House Surgery, funded through additional national NHS winter funding. This allowed us to provide over 1,000 extra same-day face to face appointments for respiratory illnesses.

Some patients from Distington and Westcroft were asked to travel to Whitehaven. We appreciate this wasn’t always convenient, but centralising respiratory patients helps reduce the spread of infection within surgeries, protects vulnerable patients and allows us to optimise the funding available.

This has been a real team effort, reception staff carefully directing patients, clinicians covering alongside their usual roles, admin teams coordinating appointments, and Mansion House providing space in a busy surgery.

Thank you to everyone involved, and to our patients for their understanding.

18/02/2026

A reminder we have our weekly Wellbeing Walk tomorrow meeting at 11am outside the old Halifax bank, 40 King St, Whitehaven 🚶‍♀️ 💚

17/02/2026

Keeping Children Safe Online 💻

Our Child Centred Policing Team will be running a series of free drop in sessions for parents, carers, and members of the community who want to learn more about online safety and how to help protect children online.

We’re working with our fantastic partners at the local Family Hubs, who have kindly offered their facilities. Each session will be led by one of our officers.

These sessions are a great opportunity to:
🔹 Ask questions
🔹 Learn about online risks
🔹 Get practical advice
🔹 Share concerns
🔹 Build confidence in supporting young people online

Dates & Locations:

📅 Whitehaven Family Hub, Swingpump Lane, Whitehaven – Tuesday 17th February
💬 Includes two 30 minute presentations at 10am and 1pm. Pre booking required due to limited space. No booking required for drop in session around the presentations.
Booking links:
👉 10am | https://orlo.uk/z6xs0
👉 1pm | https://orlo.uk/xGLa4

📅 Maryport Family Hub, Ennerdale Road, Maryport – Tuesday 17th February 12pm to 5pm
💬 Includes two sessions at 1pm and 3pm. No booking required.

📅 Longtown Family Hub, Mary Street, Longtown – Tuesday 17th February 9:30am to 12pm

📅 Chances Family Hub, Wigton Road, Carlisle – Wednesday 18th February 3pm to 5pm

16/02/2026

If you or someone you know requires support with Domestic Abuse, Please click on the following link for further information regarding emergency accommodation and services available from Cumberland council

If you or someone you know is at risk or experiencing abuse, help and support is available.

16/02/2026

16/02/2026