Clayton Medical Centre

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

📣 The Living Well Bus is coming to Asda Accrington!

If you’re due your cervical screening, this is a quick and easy way to get it done while you’re out and about.

📍 Asda Accrington, Hyndburn Road (BB5 1PY)
📅 Tuesday 6 January 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm

✔️ Drop in – no appointment needed
✔️ Quick and simple
✔️ All screenings carried out by trained female healthcare professionals

Cervical screening can detect changes early, often before any symptoms appear, and can help prevent cervical cancer. It could save your life.

👉 Find out more about the Living Well Bus and upcoming locations:
https://lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/cervical-screening-bus

25/11/2025

If we have reached capacity on the day this will appear.
Please try again at 8am the following working day.

25/11/2025

Medication
If you require an acute item i.e Not on your repeat list & it may be more than 3-6 months since you had it issued last,items such as creams,painkillers etc . You can complete the online form or email or fill in a form at reception depending on what &why it was issued will depend on the possible re issue or a need to speak to a doctor.

25/11/2025

How you can order your REPEAT prescription

Use the online system the administration part not a medical request
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81218

Email . Prescriptions.clayton@nhs.net

Place a note in the letter box when closed or the post box inside the reception area.

The prescription telephone line is open for housebound patients 10am -12noon weekdays.

Contact us about your request

25/11/2025

Please note ALL appointment requests are reviewed And allocated by OUR own Doctors.
To make an appointment , request a sick note , request a prescription , And other requests . From 8am onwards weekdays (until we reach capacity this is for medical requests only )
This is our online system

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81218

25/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.

01/11/2025

Yesterday I said my goodbyes to my Clayton Medical Centre family. It’s never goodbye and they will forever be the best work family. So so grateful for each and every one of you! Super spoilt. 🥺🖤

26/10/2025

Our long serving nurse Diane Patricia Graham announced today

Well it’s time to hang my nursing uniform up! I am retiring on the 5/11/25 from Clayton Medicalcentre after 28 happy years there. 53 years as a nurse in total. Think ive done my bit!
I will be moving to pastures new!
Thank you to all my friends, colleagues and patients past and present. Lots of love to you all! ❤️❤️❤️ ###

24/10/2025

There are currently around 200 people in our Urgent Care and Emergency Departments. Our teams are working incredibly hard but we know that some people are facing long waits and we are sorry about that. Please know we are doing everything we can.

Please help us by considering where the best place is for your health needs. If your condition is not life or limb threatening, there may be an alternative service that can help, including a local pharmacy, your GP, the Urgent Treatment Centre at Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Acorn Centre.

If in doubt please use NHS 111 online which has health professionals that will direct you to the most appropriate place.
Full details of waiting times and additional services can be found on our website – link in the comments👇

18/10/2025

Flu clinic today
9-1pm
Dropins available over 65
And 18 to 64 if at risk

15/10/2025

The NHS's ovarian cancer van is visiting Blackburn this week as part of the 'Know your ovaries' campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

In the UK, more than 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year.

Of those, only around one third are diagnosed at stage one or two, with over 50 per cent of ovarian cancers sadly diagnosed at advanced stages.

Trained volunteers on board the van can provide information, interactive symptom checkers, and signposting to support groups and healthcare providers.

To learn more about ovarian cancer signs and symptoms, and where to go for help, you can pop along to the van when it's in Blackburn this week:

🗓️Wednesday 15th October
📍Blackburn Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY
🕛10am - 4pm

🗓️Thursday 16th October
📍Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, BB1 6AS
🕛10am - 4pm