Hazelvalley Family Practice - Dr Mannan

23/12/2025

Our Tina! How fab does she look?

23/12/2025

💤 When you’re exhausted, safe sleep still matters 🌙
👶Always place baby on their back, in a clear, flat, separate sleep space 🤍

22/12/2025

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌

You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. It’s quick, secure and available when you need it most. 🌐💙

👉 https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

This service is ideal if you’ve completely run out of a regular medicine and can’t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if you’re unsure. 🩺✨

20/12/2025

💚 Befriending @ The Link – A new community service for Rossendale 💚

Feeling lonely or isolated? Befriending @ The Link offers free, caring and community-based support for older people and those living with long-term or life-limiting conditions.

👥 Who is it for?
✔️ Registered with a Rossendale GP practice
✔️ Aged 75 or over
✔️ Living with a long-term health condition or life-limiting illness

📞 What we offer:
• Regular telephone calls from local volunteers
• Links to other support, including Social Prescribing
• Connections to community events across Rossendale

You don’t have to feel alone — we’re here to listen, connect and support.

📩 Referrals: lscib-el.pcnsplw@nhs.net
📞 01706 230116

Funded by your local PCN and delivered by Haslingden Community Link.

19/12/2025

🤝 Could you spare an hour and change someone’s life? 💚

Haslingden Community Link is looking for volunteers to help support people who are elderly, lonely or isolated by simply spending time listening and chatting.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Full training and ongoing support provided
✨ Just 1 hour a week can make a huge difference

If you’re friendly, caring and a good listener, this could be a really rewarding way to give back to your community.

📞 Call 01706 230116 to find out more and request an application pack.

💛 Your time could be the reason someone feels less alone.

19/12/2025

🤧🦠 Cold or flu - knowing the difference might not seem urgent, but it can help you act right. A cold often develops slowly and stays mostly around your nose and throat, while the flu tends to hit fast, affects your whole body and leaves you feeling really unwell.

👉 Check what to expect and when to seek help:
https://patient.info/features/infections/difference-between-cold-and-flu
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

Rest well, keep hydrated and if things feel worse than “just a cold”, don’t hesitate to seek advice.

17/12/2025

💊✨ Did you know your local pharmacy can do far more than just hand out prescriptions? Under the Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can now help with a range of common conditions — often without needing a GP appointment! 🙌

💬 They can offer advice, treatments and even prescribe for minor illnesses. So next time you’re under the weather, head to your local pharmacy first.

Find out more here:
👉 https://patient.info/features/general-health/pharmacy-first-getting-the-most-from-your-pharmacist
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

Pharmacists are healthcare experts right on your doorstep. 🌟

15/12/2025

The festive season is a time for fun, family and celebrations - but it’s also easy for drinking habits to creep up. Being mindful can make all the difference to your health and safety.

🎄 Here’s how to keep things balanced:
👉 Tips for drinking sensibly this festive season: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-drink-sensibly-over-the-festive-season
🚗 Check if alcohol or medication could affect your ability to drive safely: https://patient.info/doctor/primary-care/fitness-to-drive
💬 Need advice or support? The NHS has great resources: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Enjoy the celebrations — just do it safely and stay in control.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

As winter approaches, it’s more important than ever to take action to avoid slips and falls — especially for older adults. 👣❄️

Knowing the risks and making small changes can make a big difference. Check out these helpful guides:
👉 https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/dizziness/prevention-of-falls-in-the-elderly
👉 https://patient.info/features/general-health/step-to-take-this-winter-to-avoid-falls
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/

From improving lighting and removing trip hazards to building strength & balance, it’s all about staying steady and safe. Let’s keep moving with confidence this season. 💪🧤

12/12/2025

‼️ URGENT PATIENT INFORMATION: NATIONAL IT OUTAGE AFFECTING GP PRACTICES ‼️
Dear Patients,
Our practice, along with many other GP surgeries across the country, is currently experiencing significant service disruptions due to a national IT outage affecting our clinical systems.

What this means for you:
We have limited access to patient records, appointment scheduling, and electronic prescription processing.

Our online services (e.g., website forms, online booking via the NHS App) are also impacted and may be unavailable at this time.
Phone lines may be busier than usual, and you may experience delays.

How to get help:
If you have an appointment today, please attend as planned unless you are advised otherwise by the practice.
Please limit contact with the practice to urgent issues only.

For non-emergency medical advice, please contact NHS 111 online or call 111.
In an emergency or life-threatening situation (e.g., serious illness or injury), please call 999 or attend A&E as usual. These services are not affected.