Withnell Health Centre Patient Participation Group

06/03/2026

If you or someone you know would benefit from a bereavement support group, please join us.

02/03/2026

The quickest and most efficient way to request your repeat prescription. You can even track its progress by clicking ‘View and manage prescriptions’!

Download the app today!

Just search ‘NHS app’ in your App Store.

If you need help logging in, please pop into the surgery. Alternatively, please feel free to drop in between 10am and 12pm on 28th March when several members of the PPG will be to hand to help!

28/02/2026

🌍💜 Today we stand with the 300 million people living with a rare disease. We are united with their families, friends, caregivers, advocates, and the medical professionals, researchers and organisations that working tirelessly to build a more equitable future for our community.

Together, we’re showing our colours, raising awareness, and inspiring change by talking about what equity means to us.

Thank you to everyone who’s taken part, whether you’ve lit up your home, shared your story, joined an event, or supported someone you love. By standing together we’re proving that our community is strong, united, and truly more than anyone can imagine. ✨

👉 Learn more and discover ways you can still get involved: https://go.rarediseaseday.org/NEWS

28/02/2026

Have you been into the Health Centre this week? If so we would welcome any feedback on your experience. Please feel free to message anonymously or by direct message. Your feedback will be considered by the PPG at our next meeting.

20/02/2026

💛If you’re aged 16–25 and living with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, this drop-in session is a chance to meet others in a supportive space and help shape a new support group.

📅 Wednesday 4th March
🕒 3:30pm–5pm
📍 Community Roots, Minerva Health Centre, Preston PR1 6SB

☕ Refreshments provided
👩‍⚕️ Clinicians from the service will be there
⚠️ Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult

📞 Call 01772 695365 to register or feel free to turn up on the day.

19/02/2026

Know your heart RISK - Raised cholesterol is a silent killer

Cholesterol is one of the leading causes of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, along with high blood pressure, which can cause a heart attack or stroke and peripheral arterial disease.

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/downloads/heart-uk-brochures/j9349huk-risk-infographicaw-final-(1).pdf

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

💙 Share if you agree.

04/02/2026

February is Heart Month!

Share this post with Facebook friends or our webpage with your work colleagues to spread awareness and save lives from high cholesterol.

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/get-involved/Heart-Month-2026