Haslingden Healthcare

05/02/2026

Are you showing signs or symptoms of the flu?

Flu is very infectious and easily spread to other people. You're more likely to give it to others in the first five days. If you have any flu symptoms, please do not visit loved ones in hospital until all flu symptoms have settled.

For more information on flu symptoms and how to treat flu visit nhs.uk/conditions/flu

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Please have a read through of Rossendale’s community bulletin for some useful information about events upcoming this month☺️

03/02/2026

Dear patients,

An update regarding NHS breast screening -

These will be held locally at a site between the 18th February until the 11th March.
You should have received a letter for this already in the post if you are due.

If you are unable to attend please contact the team to rearrange. Their contact details will be on the letter.

Thanks
Haslingden Healthcare

03/02/2026

Today NHS has announced that it will lower the threshold at which home-screening kits for bowel cancer will trigger a referral for further testing 📢

From next month, the level at which a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) in England will lead to further investigations will lower from 120 micrograms of blood per gram of poo (µg/g) down to 80 µg/g. The NHS will now roll out the lower threshold carefully across England, with national coverage set to be completed by 2028.

The NHS estimates that this change will lead to 35% more screening colonoscopies each year in England to help diagnose, rule out or even prevent bowel cancer.

Read more about this exciting announcement: https://bit.ly/3Ztr5zL

03/02/2026

Practice closure notice❗️

Good morning Everyone,

We will be closed from 1pm today, Tuesday 3rd February for staff training. For any urgent requests please contact 111, and in the event of an emergency please contact 999.

Many thanks
Haslingden Healthcare Team☺️

02/02/2026

30/01/2026

Did you know there are many different types of dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can all affect people differently.

This is our guide to a few of the most common symptoms for each illness.

Dementia looks different for everyone, so a person’s symptoms may not look exactly as they are described here.

However by knowing the signs, we can make sure that we don’t brush off or ignore some of these lesser-known symptoms, to help everyone with dementia get a crucial early diagnosis.

Save this post for later, and if you’d like more info visit our website or give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

29/01/2026

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.
Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

27/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

26/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.
Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment.
www.nhs.uk/mmrv