St. Mary's Surgery

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all our patients and followers.

We will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will re-open on Monday 29th December, usual opening times through to Wednesday 31st December. Closed again New Years Day and back open on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Thank you as well for all your kind gifts and cards.

For any medical assistance during this time call NHS111 or visit your local hospital emergency department.

12/11/2025

07/11/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

For further information please check out ⬇
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

03/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Contact you the surgery if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

It’s probably nothing serious, but early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

31/08/2025

Do you know how to spot and remove a tick? Ticks can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
It's important to be aware of ticks and to safely remove them as soon as possible. Do not twist or jerk the tick as you remove it, as this may leave part of the tick embedded, or may cause it to spit out disease-causing fluids into the bite.

More advice ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

28/08/2025

You may have seen in the news recently that the new weight management medication Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), became available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June.

Please find a link to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for further information on who is eligible and their plan for the area ⬇

The new weight management medication, Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June.

11/06/2025

Feeling lonely?

Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness
Week.

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things
you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

06/06/2025

Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.

Find out more about the symptoms of epilepsy, how to get a diagnosis and what treatment is available, visit ⬇

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/

03/06/2025

Join over 900,000 people who have reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes with the NHS Healthier You Programme.

You will be supported with lifestyle changes such as healthier eating, weight management and physical activity.

Find out more ⬇

https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/