Rosegrove Surgery

10/09/2025

Using the NHS App

It’s nearly flu season again and we’ll be sending you more information on booking this year via the NHS App. If you’re not registered, now is the time to sign up! It’s never been easier to see your notifications and messages. Have a look at this guide: https://youtu.be/R8otAic3xHY

Did you know, if you’re feeling under the weather and need some help, you can access 111 in your NHS App? Check whether you need to access urgent medical care, or you may want to visit your GP following the steps in the app. This guide can help you navigate 111 in the app: https://youtu.be/mVzl9-X90yE

10/09/2025

Dear Patients,

All GP Practices in East Lancashire are closed today 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 please hang up the phone and call 999.

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

For all routine requests for results, appointments, prescriptions, and general queries please call us back tomorrow.

Alternatively, please complete an online triage request via our website and we will respond within 3 working days. If you do not have access to the internet, please call us back tomorrow.

Thank you.

27/06/2025

If your child is due immunisations after 1st July 2025, there will be a change to the timetable as the national schedule goes through the first phase of changes; the second will follow in January 2026.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

26/06/2025

Update on Prescribing of Mounjaro® in Primary Care

We are aware of recent announcements in the media suggesting that weight loss medications are now available from GPs. We understand that this may have prompted interest and questions from patients seeking support with weight management.

At this time, GP practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria have not yet received confirmation or commissioning to prescribe these medications. We are currently awaiting official guidance and commissioning updates from local NHS authorities regarding how and when this service might be provided.

We would like to reassure you that we will share further information as soon as it becomes available. If our practice is commissioned to deliver this service, we will offer appropriate appointments to eligible patients who meet the clinical criteria.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please do NOT book appointments to discuss this as our clinicians will not be able to prescribe.

Any queries can be directed to the ICB patient experience team:

lscicb-fw.patientexperience@nhs.uk

15/05/2025

Dear Patients,

All GP Practices in East Lancashire are closed today 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 please hang up the phone and call 999.

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

For all routine requests for results, appointments, prescriptions, and general queries please call us back on Friday.

Alternatively, please complete an online triage request via our website and we will respond within 3 working days. If you do not have access to the internet, please call us back tomorrow.

Thank you.

04/03/2025

Dear Patients,

All GP Practices in East Lancashire are closed tomorrow 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 please call 999.

If you feel your request 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 call us back on Thursday.

Alternatively, please complete an online triage request via our website and we will respond within 3 working days. If you do not have access to the internet, please call us back on Thursday.

Thank you.

23/01/2025

Cold weather challenges

If you’re finding it a struggle to afford to heat your home this winter, discover where your nearest Warm Hub is for a cosy place to warm up:
https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

Warm up this winter and make friends at the same time! Warm Welcome Spaces are inclusive, heated, offer hot drinks and are free to visit. Find your local Warm Space here: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

22/01/2025

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, 22nd – 28th January

It’s really important to attend your cervical screening when you receive your invitation. This test checks for a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), and catching this early can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer developing.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/about

Cervical screening is free for anyone with a cervix, between the ages of 25-64. It’s not a test for cancer, but detects a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). High-risk HPV may cause cellular changes which could develop into cancer over time, although not all cell changes will cause cancer. Regular screening is essential to catch any changes quickly. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/about

Some people can be anxious about having a cervical screening test. It can be helpful to know what to expect when you come for your appointment. Book with our nurse.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/about

20/01/2025

Samaritans’ Brew Monday, 20th January

Following a busy month, the third Monday in January is thought to be the most challenging for many people, but if you’re struggling, every day can be so difficult. The Samaritans are here whenever you need them; just call 116 123 or reach out here: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

‘Brew Monday’ highlights the importance of getting together and chatting. It’s really important to make time for a cuppa and a catch-up!
https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/brew-monday/

Listening to someone who’s opening up about their worries and difficulties can help them to work through their problems and make them feel a little better. Here are some useful tips to brush up your listening skills, to help support the people around you:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/little-tips/

If you’re having more bad days than good days, or you’re feeling low, please do call for an appointment. We’re here to support you. (INSERT BOOKING DETAILS – i.e., online, phone, etc.)

15/01/2025

08/04/2024

For seven common conditions your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst.