Ribblesdale Medical Practice

25/11/2025

Need a supply of emergency contraception (the morning after pill) or oral contraception (the pill)? Arrange to get a supply direct & in confidence from participating pharmacies.

Find a pharmacy at: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription

22/11/2025

Next Steps Bury have organised a Women's Wellness day at Radcliffe Football club on the 26th November - 10.30am - 2.30pm
It's going to be a great day for women to connect with services, feel empowered and improve their health and wellbeing

21/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 💊

👇Know the facts and how you can help stop antimicrobial resistance

20/11/2025

💚 ‘What’s On’ next week
Social prescribing is all about YOU
a person-centered, community-based approach connecting you to activities, groups and services that boost your health and wellbeing.

For more information:
📧 nwch.socialprescribing@nhs.net

📞 0161 763 8703

Come along, say hello, and find out what’s happening in your community! 🌱😊

20/11/2025

Pancreatic Cancer Action has a great symptoms diary which you can use if you are worried about any symptoms you are experiencing.
You can track symptoms and take the diary to your GP. You can also see a list of questions that may be useful to ask in medical appointments to help you know if your symptoms are likely to be cancer.
Find out more: https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/get-help/im-concerned/

20/11/2025

World AMR Awareness Week
18th-24th November 💊

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective and infections become increasingly difficult or impossible to treat.

20/11/2025

⚠️ Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.

These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.

✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.

19/11/2025

Today, on International Men’s Day, we’re shining a light on something that too often stays in the dark: men's health and su***de.

Every man deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength - not weakness.

To help us all recognise the signs and know how to support someone in crisis, the Zero Su***de Alliance offers a free, quick, and potentially life-saving online training course.

Take the training - visit the link in the comments. A few minutes could make all the difference.

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19/11/2025

🦠 Antimicrobial Resistance: It’s Everyone’s Business 💊✨

Antibiotics are lifesavers — but they’re losing their power.
Why? Because germs are getting smarter when medicines are overused or misused.

This Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we’re shining a spotlight on how small actions can make a big difference:
✅ Only use antibiotics when prescribed
✅ Complete the full course
✅ Never share or save leftover antibiotics
✅ Choose self-care and pharmacy advice for common coughs, colds and sore throats

Together, we can protect these precious medicines for future generations.

👉 Read the full article below and join the fight against superbugs!






Horizon PCN
Bury GP Federation
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

'Routine medical procedures could become extremely risky'

18/11/2025

📣 Ribblesdale Medical Practice Supporting Homeless Flu Vaccinations

Ribblesdale Medical Practice is proud to be donating clinical time to support Homeless Flu Vaccinations on:

🗓 Wednesday 19th November 2025
⏰ 9.30am – 3.00pm
📍 The Old Radcliffe Town Hall, Mather Street
(Delivered from a roaming vaccination van)

If you, or someone you know, is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in temporary accommodation, you may be eligible for a free flu vaccine.

Flu can have serious consequences, especially for those facing difficult living circumstances so please spread the word and help us keep our community safe this winter.

No appointment needed. Just come along. 💙

Bury GP Federation
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Caritas Red Door Bury
Horizon PCN

14/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

14/11/2025

Music Café for people living with dementia and their carers🎼

🗓 Every Tuesday
📍 The Jubilee Centre, Mosley Ave, Bury BL9 6NJ
⏰ 14:30 - 15:45



Age UK Bury Age UK Bury - The Jubilee Centre