Waterloo Medical Centre

30/04/2026

Please see when we will be closed over the Early May Bank Holiday.

💊Also make sure you have enough medication for over the Bank Holiday period.💊

Some local pharmacies will be open on bank holidays and are able to provide expert advice and deal with minor ailments and illnesses.
Please click the link below of which pharmacies will be open on Bank Holiday weekend :

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

14/04/2026

‼️ The phone lines will be closed on Wednesday 15th April from 1pm due to staff training. ‼️

We will be open for collection of fit notes, blood cards and any prebooked appointments until 8.00pm 👍🏻

‼️ If you are requiring urgent assistance that can’t wait until the next working day please contact 111 or for life threatening emergencies dial 999.‼️

🩺Then open as normal on Thursday 16th April at 8am.🩺
Thank you - Team WMC ❤️

09/04/2026

📢 Pharmacy First – Helping You Get Care Faster

Did you know you can now get treatment for a range of common conditions directly from your local community pharmacy?

The Pharmacy First service allows you to speak with a specially trained pharmacist who can offer advice, treatment, and prescriptions where appropriate—without needing to see a GP.

✅ You can use Pharmacy First for:
• Sore throat
• Earache (ages 1–17)
• Sinusitis
• Infected insect bites
• Shingles
• Impetigo
• Uncomplicated UTIs (women aged 16–64)

Pharmacists are highly trained clinicians and can often help you on the same day, meaning quicker care and fewer delays.

This helps keep GP appointments free for patients who need them most.

Please support your NHS by using Pharmacy First when appropriate.

🩺 💊 NHS Pharmacy First Service is here.  This service is open to everyone, whether you prefer to walk in or are referred by NHS 111, GPs, or other healthcare providers for seven of the common conditions: 🩺 💊

02/04/2026

🐣 Just want to wish all our patients a Happy Easter. Please see when we will be closed 🐣

💊Also make sure you have enough medication for over the Easter period.💊

Some local pharmacies will be open on bank holidays and are able to provide expert advice and deal with minor ailments and illnesses.
Details of which pharmacies will be open on Easter Bank Holiday weekend will be available soon at:
https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/your-local-services/pharmacy/pharmacy-bank-holiday-opening-times

17/03/2026

‼️We are aware of recent reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent ‼️

At present, we have not received any official communication or additional guidance from NHS England regarding changes to vaccination provision.

Please note:

• The outbreak appears to be currently limited to the Kent area.
• Meningitis vaccinations are routinely offered in secondary school and at university/college.
• At this time, we do not have additional vaccine supply available outside of the routine programme.

If guidance changes or additional vaccines become available, we will update patients accordingly.

Please NHS for guidance on Meningitis ⬇️

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

03/03/2026

🌸 TARGET OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS EVENT 🌸

Waterloo Medical Centre is proud to be supporting Target Ovarian Cancer 💙

📅 Wednesday 4th March
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 At the surgery

Join us to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and the importance of early diagnosis.

On the day you can:
💗 Learn the symptoms
💬 Ask questions
📚 Pick up information & resources
🎗 Show your support

Early diagnosis saves lives. Let’s get people talking.

We look forward to seeing if you are at the surgery or pop in for more information 💙

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

The Mobile Cervical Screening Unit is coming to Lidl 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8BL 📅 Date: 5th March 2026🕘 Time: 11am to 4pm📍 Location: Lidl 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8BL
Cervical screening saves lives. It’s quick, simple, and could prevent cancer.
Drop in, no appointment needed.

13/02/2026

🛑 IMPORTANT MEDICINE UPDATE 🛑

💊Co-codamol 30/500 mg Shortage💊

There is currently a severe national supply issue of
Co-codamol 30 mg / 500 mg tablets across the UK. It is expected that availability will be restricted until around June 2026.

This means your usual medication may not be available at the moment.

What does this mean for patients?
• Your prescription may be changed to a suitable alternative
• Your prescription may be changed to a lower amount
• We may need to offer a suitable alternative
• Pharmacies may not be able to supply this medication immediately

What can you do to help?
✔ Only order your prescription when it is due
✔ Do not stockpile medication
✔ Use any medication you already have (check expiry dates)

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while this national supply issue continues.

Thank you - Team WMC ❤️

10/02/2026

‼️ The phone lines will be closed on Wednesday 11th February from 1pm due to staff training. ‼️
‼️ If you are requiring urgent assistance that can’t wait until the next working day please contact 111 or for life threatening emergencies dial 999.‼️
🩺Then open as normal on Thursday 12th February at 8am.🩺
Thank you - Team WMC ❤️

21/01/2026

Check It ✅
Don't Chance it
Listen to your body and act now on cancer💙