Library House Surgery

12/12/2025

Friday 12th December 2025. Our IT systems have gone down overnight, this situation has impacted all GP surgeries in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Our IT suppliers are looking in to it urgently.

We are still attempting to see patients if safe to do so, this will very much depend on your own circumstances. If you have a pre-booked appointment please attend the surgery as normal.

The outage is impacting telephone lines too.

We will update you ASAP.

01/12/2025

Prescription Requests Before Christmas

To help local pharmacies process medication in time for the Christmas period, we kindly ask patients to submit any routine prescription requests by Friday 12 December 2025.

Our GP surgery will remain open as normal throughout Christmas, closing only on the official bank holidays. This request is not due to surgery closures, but to ensure that pharmacies have sufficient time to dispense your regular medication before their reduced holiday hours.

If your prescription is due around this time or you know you will need your medication before Christmas, please submit your request as early as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us support safe and timely access to medication over the festive period.

20/11/2025

🟣 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 🟣

We’re sharing an important message on our waiting room TVs this month to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, because early recognition really matters.

Why this is so serious:
Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all common cancers. Sadly, less than 7% of people live for 5 years or more after diagnosis. It’s also very aggressive. A lot of people are diagnosed late, and many don’t survive long after diagnosis.

Warning signs to watch for:

• Unexplained weight loss
• Pain in the abdomen or back
• New-onset diabetes or changes in blood sugar
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
• Persistent tiredness or changes in digestion

Why we’re supporting this campaign:
We believe in the power of early detection, spotting symptoms early gives us the best chance to act. By raising awareness, we hope more people will come forward with even vague or worrying signs.

If you notice anything unusual or concerning, please come and talk to us. Your health matters and we’re here to help.

18/11/2025

📢 Service Update – Internet Outage Impact

Due to a major global internet issue affecting Cloudflare, some of our surgery’s support systems are currently disrupted.

👉 Appointments are still going ahead as normal.
👉 Clinicians can access medical records, so clinical care is not affected.

However, the outage is impacting:

Our telephone system
Text message/SMS services
Some other administrative and auxiliary systems

In an increasingly connected world, events like this show how global tech issues can have local effects, including on healthcare services.

We’re monitoring the situation and will update you as soon as everything is back to normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

18/11/2025

⚠️ Flu Alert for Our Patients

The NHS is warning that this year’s flu season has kicked off much earlier than usual, with case rates already three times higher than this point last year. Health leaders say the coming months could put serious pressure on GP practices and hospitals.

If you're eligible for a free flu jab and haven't yet received it, please contact us today. Getting vaccinated now helps protect you, your loved ones, and our community through what could be a challenging winter.

🔗 Read more:

Vulnerable urged to come forward for flu jab quickly as virus has come early this year.

17/11/2025

You may have noticed a video in our waiting room recently about MyWishes. We wanted to share a bit more about what it is and why we’re showing it.

MyWishes is a free online tool that helps people think about and record their wishes for the future, including health and care preferences, funeral wishes, digital legacy planning, and more. It’s designed to help you put your thoughts in one place so they can be shared with the people who matter most to you.

Our local ICB (Integrated Care Board) is encouraging its use to help people of all ages start thinking about their advance wishes, not just those with health conditions. Planning ahead can give peace of mind and make things clearer for loved ones in the future.

Please note: MyWishes is free to use, and we have no affiliation with the product.

How to write your will, share your bucket list, safeguard your digital legacy and document what you would like for your children, pets, funeral and online ac...

10/11/2025

Please note the surgery will be closed from 1:00pm Tuesday 11th November 2025 for training. During this period, please call 111 for medical inquiries or 999 for emergencies. The surgery will re-open as normal at 8am on Wednesday, 12th November 2025.

This is part of a Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB initiative and all GP surgeries are closed. If you are unhappy with this policy, then you can contact the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Patient Experience Team on:

04/11/2025

📣 Who are the Library House Surgery Patient Participation Group (PPG)?

The Patient Participation Group at Library House Surgery is made up of a mix of patients and members of the practice team who work together to help improve the surgery for everyone.

The group meets regularly to discuss patient feedback, share updates from the practice, and explore ideas for enhancing the services and overall experience at Library House Surgery.

The PPG provides an important link between patients and the practice, ensuring that the patient voice is heard and considered in the decisions that shape local healthcare.

Find out more on our website:

The surgery is open and is providing a number of different ways for you to consult with our clinicians. Options include telephone, video and face to face consultations. If you wish to book an appointment please contact the surgery on 01257 441 771. In the first instance we will speak with you to ass...

08/10/2025

We are currently trialling the use of AI Scribe programs to record some consultation notes. You can find out more about this on our website, including the safeguards we have put in place:

https://www.libraryhousesurgery.com/pages/AI-Scribe

If you do not want the clinician to use this technology, please notify them at the start of your consultation

07/10/2025

Please note the surgery will be closed from 1:00pm Tuesday 7th October 2025 for training. During this period, please call 111 for medical inquiries or 999 for emergencies. The surgery will re-open as normal at 8am on Wednesday, 8th May 2025.

This is part of a Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB initiative and all GP surgeries are closed. If you are unhappy with this policy, then you can contact the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Patient Experience Team on:
lscicb-fw.patientexperience@nhs.net or call 0300 373 3550.

23/09/2025

📢 Need Treatment Fast? Think Pharmacy First! 💊👩‍⚕️

Did you know your local pharmacy can now treat a range of common conditions, no GP appointment needed?

The Pharmacy First service means you can get expert advice and treatment for conditions like:

✅ Earache
✅ Sore throat
✅ Sinusitis
✅ Infected insect bites
✅ Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women
✅ Shingles
✅ Impetigo..and more!

👨‍⚕️🕐 This helps you get care quicker, and keeps GP appointments free for more complex needs.

💬 Just walk in or call your pharmacy, many can offer same-day treatment or prescribe medication if needed.

Support your local pharmacy. Save time. Get well sooner.

22/09/2025

💉 Get Your Flu Jab, Protect Yourself and Others This Winter! ❄️

Flu season is here and the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community is by getting your flu jab.

Now available at Library House Surgery!

✅ Free for eligible patients, including:
Over 65s
Children aged 2–3
Pregnant women
People with long-term health conditions
Carers and frontline health/social care workers

Don’t delay — flu can be serious, and the vaccine helps reduce the risk of complications and hospitalisation.

📅 Book your appointment today:
📞 Call us on 01257 441 771
💻 Or book online via the NHS App

Let’s stay healthy this winter together.