Pendle East Primary Care Network

28/11/2025

🩹😣 Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection 🦠

👉 In this helpful video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
✔️ Tips to prevent infection
✔️ When to get medical help

💡 Don’t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

🧼 Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice 🧑‍⚕️

📚 Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

👍 First aid essentials for your home:

🌟 https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

27/11/2025

Healthy choices quiz
The five-minute Healthy Choices Quiz, launched by the government and NHS, will give people across England personalised steps to boost their health, mood and energy. The interactive mobile-friendly quiz has been designed to identify healthy changes that people can make, and signpost to NHS resources to support healthier living.

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and wellbeing. Take the first step today – let's do this!

26/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

24/11/2025

🤢💧 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 💚

21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

21/11/2025

🌐 We are pleased to announce that our NHS PCN website is now live.The site has been designed to provide clear, accessible information about our services, teams, and community support. We welcome you to explore the new platform.

https://www.pendleeastpcn.nhs.uk/

Pendle East PCN
Welcome to our new website Pendle East Primary Care Network is made up of five GP Practices covering a population of 48,000.

Welcome to our new website Pendle East Primary Care Network is made up of five GP Practices covering a population of 48,000. The PCN works in partnership with local and NHS service providers and…

20/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

19/11/2025

🔥🤗🙋‍♀️ Drop into the Warm Matters Community Health Event here at Pendle Leisure Centre and get free advice on how to be safe, warm and well this Winter.

👏🤸‍♂️🙏From 1pm-4pm on the 20th of November you can come in and access the latest information from Cosy Homes, Age UK, Citizens Advice, PCN NHS Team Pendle and various other community partnerships, here to make your lives better.

19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

18/11/2025

📢 COVID Autumn/Winter Booster Vaccination Clinics
📍 Colne Health Centre- The Pendle East Community Hub
🗓️ Appointments available Friday 28th November
🕐 09:15am - 14:45pm
To book an appointment please call 119
Or visit

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.

17/11/2025

🌿🏆 We Won an Award! 🏆🌿

We’re overjoyed to share that our hard-working team of volunteers has been recognised for their dedication in keeping our outdoor space looking amazing! 🥰

A special thank you to New Ground Together, our incredible volunteers, and Ady Lamb, our Health and Wellbeing Coach. Your time, effort, and commitment make all the difference.

The garden is open to everyone—whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out. Our volunteers are there every Thursday from 1–3pm.

For more information, you can:
📞 Call New Ground: 0300 330 5535
📧 Email: hello@newground.co.uk
https://www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/event/volunteer-gardening/2025-11-20/

🌱 Or simply turn up on the day!

Come join us and help our garden thrive!

17/11/2025

🌟 Primary Care Staff Networking Event at Pendle Leisure Colne 🌟

It was fantastic to see all the practices coming together for this networking event! So many colleagues from across Pendle East joined in, representing their practices with such great spirit.

From a Pendle-wide perspective, it was inspiring to see our teams engaging in something so positive and visible. A big thank you to TAFF (Together Active Future) and Pendle Leisure Colne for helping make this event possible!



https://taaf.co.uk/whats-new/