Norwood Medical Centre

07/03/2026

Evening Cleaner vacancy, please send CV's to andrew.mackinnon5@nhs.net

28/01/2026

💚In memory of Dr Alistair Harrison from Duke Street Surgery 💚
https://www.justgiving.com/page/duke-street-surgery?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

22/01/2026

Need help to stop smoking? Allen Carr's stop smoking session is taking place in person in Barrow, Sunday 8th February at Holiday Inn Express. Call 02089447761 to book a place

14/01/2026

Stop smoking services
Our patients can self refer for stop smoking services using the below link:

www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/stopsmokingtogether

Once the health and wellbeing officer have received your referral, they will get in touch with the you to complete the triage and risk assessment. They offer a range of services to help you stop smoking:

Swap to Stop Scheme (Vapes) (over 18s only)
Allen Carr Easyway Programme (over 18s only)
1-1 support
Behaviour Change Groups

Or contact the Smoking Cessation Officers on:
07775 116003 or 07917 516612

Drop-in sessions
Stop smoking support team also hold drop-in sessions in Barrow-in-Furness.

Location: Barrow Library
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2pm to 3pm

24/12/2025

🎄🎄Wishing all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎁🎁 We will be closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day, all other days over the festive period we will be open at our normal times. For advice on these days call NHS111 or in an emergency ring 999.

Merry Christmas from the whole Norwood team

23/12/2025

The below pharmacies are open to help over the festive period.
25th December - Cowards, hartington street, 9am - 1pm
26th December - ASDA, Walney road 10am - 4pm
1st January - ASDA, Walney road 10am - 4pm

17/12/2025

Not had your flu or covid vaccination? The roving vaccine Van is at Furness General Hospital until 3pm today! No appointment necessary just turn up and get vaccinated before Christmas.

05/12/2025

Don't forget to order your medication over this Christmas 🙂. To make sure that there is enough time for our GPs and your locals Chemists to process please order by Friday 12th December if you're due to run out on Christmas or boxing day. The surgery will be closed on the 25th, 26th December and the 1st of January.

25/11/2025

Furness Dementia Partnership Hub Tomorrow 26th November 2025 at St Mary's Community Hub on Duke street. St. Mary's Hospice

🧠💬 You’re Invited: Furness Dementia Partnership Hub 💬🧠
📅 Wednesday 26th November 2025
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 St Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, Barrow-in-Furness
Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly place to connect?
Join us at the Furness Dementia Partnership Hub – a warm and welcoming space for people living with dementia, carers, family members, and anyone interested in learning more.
✨ What’s Happening This Month:
🔹 A supportive space to meet others, share experiences, and access useful information
🔹 MCST Group Session – Relax and engage with Jackie (Age UK) and Lorna (St Mary’s Hospice) in a Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy session, focused on cognitive wellbeing in a friendly, social setting
🔹 Green Doctor – Get Winter Ready! with free advice and support on keeping warm and well this season
🔹 Barrow ICC Team – Offering free blood pressure checks plus advice and wellbeing support
💙 Whether you’re living with dementia, caring for someone, or simply want to be part of a more inclusive and informed community — you’re warmly welcome!
📞 Want to learn more? Call us on 01229 444407
Let’s come together to support, connect, and empower.

19/11/2025

Family hub baby shower! 11th December 10:30-12:00 Family Hubs in Barrow-in-Furness at Barrow Library for Antenatal advice.

14/11/2025

Urgent care service – Moving to its new premises!
The Urgent care service is moving from next week 😊. The new location of the service will be the new Barrow Health Hub opposite Morrisons in Barrow on albert street. (full address below)

Barrow Health Hub , The Strand, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2HG

When you are given an appointment come down and check in with the reception on the right as you enter the building. On street parking for 2hrs is available nearby.

The GP will have access to your normal GP notes and consultations will be documented in your normal GP Record. Appointments are still booked directly through the surgery same as before.

Map pin link below
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3cXadyDQcTmyFhkH6

12/11/2025

Please note the practice will be closed from 1pm today for staff training. We will reopen as normal tomorrow at 8am. If you need medical care after this time please call 111 or in an emergency call 999