Riverside Family Practice

16/07/2025

📣 New Patient Check-In Screen Now Live! 🖥️✨

We’re excited to let you know that we’ve installed a new patient check-in screen in our reception area!

If you have a booked appointment, you can now check yourself in quickly and easily using the screen – no need to queue at the desk. 🙌

This will help reduce waiting times and keep everything running smoothly.

✅ Just follow the simple on-screen instructions
✅ Let reception know if you need any help using it

Thank you for helping us improve your experience at Riverside Family Practice! 💙

07/07/2025

🌞 What’s On This July! 🌞
Our July guide is here — packed with all of our social groups for the month! Come along, meet new people, and have some fun 🎉 Whether you're new or a regular, there's something for everyone.

Want to know more about what happens at each group?
💻 Visit our website www.burnleywestnetwork.com or drop a comment below — we’re happy to help!💙

07/07/2025

🚧 Road Closures in Burnley – Please Plan Ahead! 🚧

A number of roads in Burnley town centre will be closed this week for the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment Freedom Parade. As we’re located on Church Street, these closures may affect your journey to the practice.

Please allow extra time to avoid being late for your appointment.

You can read more about the road closures here:
🔗 https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/five-roads-close-duke-lancasters-31991065?fbclid=IwY2xjawLYWQlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgPd2h_ONXqbNGJzPRqnBAPj23idTn84lYT9XnREMbFW8vuegJcJ62Rmvd93_aem_yF3QXSJ2kjwfBjzxK2fxpw

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

The roads will be closed for two hours

27/06/2025

NHS Talking Therapies offer free groups and courses, as well as one to one therapy to help you understand what you’re going through and build your confidence.

Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? See what support is available: https://orlo.uk/eMN4V

27/06/2025

On Saturday 5th July, our friendly firefighters at Burnley Fire Station are hosting a charity car wash in aid of Fire Fighters Charity and Pendleside Hospice in memory of firefighter Andy Patefield.

Join us from 10:30am until 4pm, and our crew will make your motor sparkle!

All funds raised will be donated to Fire Fighters Charity and Pendleside Hospice. (both cash and contactless payments are accepted).

We can’t wait to see you there 🙂

10/06/2025

is often diagnosed late leading to more difficult treatments and potentially poorer outcomes. Being aware of the symptoms could make all the difference.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/G3ZsC

10/06/2025

If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.

https://orlo.uk/afNSZ

07/05/2025

From 7am on Thursday 8 May, our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital will be relocating to the General Outpatients Department (same hospital - just a short walk from the main entrance and will be clearly signposted)🏥🏥

If you're aged 16 or over and need urgent care for things like sprains, cuts, suspected fractures, bites, or minor head and eye injuries, please go through the main entrance.

Children under 16 should still go to the Emergency Department entrance as normal.

If you’re unsure which service you need, you can check your symptoms online or call NHS 111 for advice.

07/05/2025

06/05/2025

01/05/2025

📢 Bank Holiday Closure Notice 📢

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Monday, 5th May due to the Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday, 6th May.

If you need urgent medical advice while we’re closed, please contact NHS 111 or, in an emergency, dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a lovely Bank Holiday! 🌼

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25/04/2025

Learning Disability Health Day ☺

Health Checks, health screening and lots more, come on down!
📅 Saturday 26th April
🕐 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Barbara Castle Day Health Centre, Simmons Street