NM Health Innovations

05/05/2026

Dr Nimal Muttucumaru passed away suddenly on April 23 at home
Much loved husband of Tracy, devoted dad of Arron, very special brother and brother- in- law and friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at Fulwood Free Methodist Church on Friday, May 22 at 11am.

Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to North west Air Ambulance, who worked so hard to save him.
This can be done via
Ascension & Cliff Small Funerals
01995 605548

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

An area IT issue caused problems with the NHS triage system at our surgeries earlier this morning.
Thankfully the issue has now been resolved and systems are working normally.
We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

30/04/2026

Our weekly newsletter for patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries, which includes important information on local pharmacy opening times over the Bank Holiday, is now available to read via this link

Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.

30/04/2026

All patients aged 80 and over and those living in a care home for older adults can now get the RSV vaccine.
The vaccine has been proven to reduce the chance of those aged 75 and over from being hospitalised with an RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) infection and is 82 per cent effective.
Eligible patients will be invited by their surgery to receive the vaccine and care home residents will receive it via their care home.

29/04/2026

Bank Holiday local pharmacy opening times and prescription information

Those ordered on Friday, May 1 will be ready on Wednesday, May 5 and those ordered on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 will be ready on Thursday, May 7.

28/04/2026

Early diagnosis of cancer – where the disease is found at stage 1 or 2 – is vital and is directly linked to more successful treatment and improved survival rates.
Click here for more information on symptoms and when to see a GP.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/

24/04/2026

Dr Muttu: Formal Notice

A sense of deep loss has settled over the practice following the passing of Dr Muttu, its respected Practice Owner and Clinical Director.

Dr Muttu, known among colleagues and patients alike for unwavering dedication and compassionate leadership, played a central role in shaping the practice and its values. The news has been met with heartfelt sadness across the team, many of whom are now navigating a period of grief while reflecting on the lasting impact of his work and character.

Staff members have described Dr Muttu as not only a skilled clinician, but also a supportive mentor and guiding presence whose influence extended far beyond the consultation room. His commitment to patient care and to fostering a strong, caring team leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten.

During this difficult time, the practice has asked for patience and understanding from patients, acknowledging that some colleagues may find the coming days especially challenging. Despite the loss, the team remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering high-quality care, continuing the standards that Dr Muttu championed.

The practice has also expressed sincere gratitude for the kindness, compassion, and support shown by patients and the wider community as they come to terms with this profound loss.

Further updates will be shared in due course as the team honours Dr Muttu’s memory and continues his legacy of care.

23/04/2026

Our latest weekly newsletter for patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries is now available to read via this link

Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.

23/04/2026

Deaf Awareness Week runs from May 4-10 and is an opportunity to come together and support the Deaf community, improve accessibility for the deaf and promote British Sign Language.
We have many deaf patients and we support this event. Click below for more details.

Deaf Awareness Week is a chance to recognise the experiences of people who are deaf or have hearing loss, and reflect on the barriers they face every day.

20/04/2026

Temporary Surgery Closure
We would like to advise all patients that essential training which is being delivered to NHS staff nationwide is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
All our surgery sites will close at 12.30pm on this day and all phone lines will also be closed from this time.
With the exception of pre-booked evening appointments with our enhanced service, there are no appointments on that afternoon.
All surgeries will reopen as normal the following day, Wednesday, April 22, with phone lines open at 8am and doors open at the usual time of 8.30am.
This training is intended to help our staff provide you with the best possible service at all times.

20/04/2026

NHS App ‘Push Alerts’
A new survey has confirmed that nearly 1 in 4 people have missed an NHS appointment because they forgot or arrived too late, and the survey also found there were 16 million ‘no shows’ for GP appointments in England in 2025.
To combat this issue, we would urge people to turn on ‘push alerts’ from the NHS App so they get reminders about appointments and can rearrange any they can’t make, helping to free up millions of appointments for others.
For information on how to set up push alerts, and also how to sign up for the app if you have not already done so, click this link

Information about how to download the NHS App and create an account.