Pendle East Primary Care Network

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/

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

14/11/2025

👁️ Easy Eye Care service

Annual Health Checks for people with learning disabilities

It is really important that everyone has regular eye tests – but lots of people with learning disabilities are missing out.

We have Eye Care Champions with lived experience who can advise people about the service and talk at team meetings.

Please see this short video, great for sharing!
👉 https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/your-area/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-easy-eye-care-services/

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪