Burnley Group Practice

14/01/2026

Dear Patients

All GP Practices in East Lancashire are closed on Tuesday 3rd of February from 1pm-6.30pm for Protected Learning Time. This enables practices to provide dedicated training to their staff and to discuss and plan ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demand and support the wellbeing of staff.

For all life-threatening medical emergencies during this time call 999.

If you feel your need is urgent and cannot wait until the following day provisions have been made for urgent triage, please call 111.

For all routine requests for results, appointments, prescriptions, and general queries please contact us on Wednesday 4th of February.

Alternatively, please complete an online triage form via our website or via your NHS app to do this please go to services, then choose from the following - request repeat prescription, contact your GP surgery about a health problem, contact your GP surgery for a document or form and we will respond within 2 working days.

Thank you

14/01/2026

14/01/2026

Lately, our Emergency Department has been caring for more people who have had a fall. While falls can happen to any of us at any age, the winter weather can make people more susceptible.

There are some simple, easy ways to reduce the risk:

- Wear well-fitting footwear indoors and outdoors
- Avoid going out in bad weather unless essential; use online shopping or pharmacy deliveries
- Remove rugs and uneven carpets and use non-slip mats in the bath or shower
- Ask family, friends or neighbours for help with tasks, especially in icy conditions
- Consider installing safety rails on steps or grab rails in the bathroom
- Ensure your eyesight is checked and your prescription is up to date
- Stay active to improve balance and strength
- Eat well and stay hydrated to avoid dizziness or faintness

Our STEADY On! Team is dedicated to helping you stay safe, confident, and independent in your own home. You don't have to figure it out alone.

To refer yourself or a family member on their behalf contact the Intermediate Care Allocation Team (ICAT) on 01282 805989 and ask for a STEADY On! referral💚.

14/01/2026

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via from us via email to enquiries@cqc.org.uk or call CQC on 03000 616161.

Care Quality Commission Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

17/12/2025

Reminder that we will be closed over the forthcoming public holidays – Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December and Thursday 1st January 2026. Allow plenty of time to order regular medication. We are likely to be busier on our first working day after the bank holiday, so please bear with us.

17/12/2025

📢 Cervical screening made easy!

Mobile screening buses will be offering drop-in appointments at locations across Lancashire in the new year. No need to book - just pop in on the day.

Find out where the buses will be and learn more: https://orlo.uk/k3WeK

17/12/2025

15/12/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟬𝟭-𝟬𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The introduction of the Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination into routine child immunisations schedule is being introduced from 1st Jan 2026. It will be combined with the existing Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination and will be called the MMRV vaccine
From 1st Jan 2026, all children will be offered the combined MMRV instead of the MMR as part of the childhood routine 2-dose vaccination schedule.

18/11/2025

Meet the team Tuesday!💙
Meet Dawn, one of our Nursing Associates!
If you or anybody you know feels as though you could benefit from this support, visit our website and self-refer!
https://www.burnleywestnetwork.com/blank-2

18/11/2025

You can usually treat a cold or flu at home without seeing a GP. Here are some things you can do to help you get better more quickly:

✅ DO:
Get plenty of rest. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature. Drink a hot lemon and honey drink to soothe a sore throat. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

❌ DON'T:
Give aspirin to children under the age of 16. Smoke as this can make your symptoms worse. Give honey to babies under 12 months.

For more cold and flu do's and don'ts, visit: https://orlo.uk/n5s8u