St Pauls Medical Centre

18/09/2025

Be quick!! 🦷

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

To tackle growing numbers of people seeking support for ketamine addiction in Blackpool, drug and alcohol service, Horizon, have set […]

11/09/2025

Calling all Ladies ♀️🚺💬

Did you know cervical screening invitations are now being sent through the NHS App for women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64. 👩‍⚕️🩷

Don't miss when your smear is due :
🔷Download the NHS App.
🔷Turn on notifications.
🔷Book and attend your appointment, when invited.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

10/09/2025

Never feel alone! Its good to 🗣️

When you're struggling, the world can feel heavy and disconnected. It can be exhausting. If you're experiencing thoughts of su***de, it's easy to feel like you're alone with no way out. But there is hope, and there is support waiting for you.

HOPELINE247 is a su***de prevention helpline for anybody aged 35 and under who is experiencing thoughts of su***de, or anybody concerned for a young person. Call: 0800 068 4141, text: 88247 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org. HOPELINE247 is open 24 hours a day, every single day of the year – not just on World Su***de Prevention Day.

Please know you don’t have to go through this alone. 💜

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07/09/2025

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What happens when I call NHS 111 and select the mental health option?

The phone will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need.

With your permission, they can also access your electronic patient records to better meet your needs and to avoid you repeatedly having to tell us your situation.

They can offer advice over the phone, put you in contact with crisis services or refer you to other local services.

19/08/2025

Lung Cancer Screening Programme is contacting patients in the area.

Who;
* aged 55-74
* current smoker or former smoker

What;
* Initial tel assessment with a nurse
* High risk offered a CT scan

Why;
* If caught early lung cancer is much more treatable.
* Over three quarters diagnosed through screening have been caught at stages 1 and 2.
* It could save your life.

30/07/2025

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26/07/2025

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24/06/2025

Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.