The James Cochrane Practice

23/12/2025

❄️ Winter Illness ❄️
Check out this link which has some really useful information 👇

Advice about common winter illnesses including cough, flu, and sore throat, and how you can help your symptoms at home

22/12/2025

Its almost Christmas🎄
Reminder of our opening times over the festive period, in case you missed it.
Maude Street will close at 1.00pm on Christmas Eve, but we'll be at Helme Chase until 6.30pm if you need us ☺️

17/12/2025

If Santa can use the NHS App, so can you! 🎅
Order repeat prescriptions, book appointments, and check your records — all in a few taps.

From 1st January 2026 we will no longer be taking prescription requests over the phone, download the NHS App today to order your prescriptions online 📱
https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

16/12/2025

Our delivery driver has gone the extra mile… all the way from the North Pole! 🎅

He will be back next week on Monday and Tuesday, Keep an eye out for him!

Did you know we offer a free delivery service to patients who live more than 1 mile away from a pharmacy? Speak to our Dispensary team for more information💊

11/12/2025

Christmas is a busy time for everyone, including your Dispensary!

✅ Order your repeat prescriptions early
✅ Allow extra time for processing and delivery
✅ Check your supplies now

🕒 Order before December 17th to ensure you don’t run out! 🕒

Order on the NHS app: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login
Order via our website: https://www.jamescochranepractice.co.uk/

Your health matters — plan ahead for a happy, healthy Christmas.

08/12/2025

📣 Important Patient Update

We are currently experiencing reduced staffing levels due to several members of our Care Navigator team being off sick. As a result, our phone lines are much busier than usual, and waiting times may be longer.

Please only contact us if your query is urgent.

Alternatively, please consider using the following options where appropriate:
💻 Online services (e.g., repeat prescriptions, appointment requests, test results)
📱 NHS App
💬 Practice website contact forms

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. Our team is working hard to support all patients, and we thank you for your understanding and kindness.

04/12/2025

🩺 Our latest Newsletter is out now!
Stay up to date with service updates, clinic news, and everything happening at the practice!

25/11/2025

From the 1st January 2026 we will no longer be taking repeat prescription request over the phone.

NHS App
https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

Order via our website
https://www.jamescochranepractice.co.uk/prescriptions

08/10/2025

Do you have a little one who was aged 2 or 3 on 31st August 2025?
We have appointments for nasal flu vaccinations in the next 2 weeks, book via the NHS app or give us a call on 01539 760760.
If you've received a text from us - you can also use the booking link to book your slot!

(and if you don't wish for your child to have one, please let us know - its a big help ☺)

01/10/2025

Its October which means its World Menopause Awareness Month, with 18th October being celebrated as World Menopause Day.
Check out this line up of FREE activities put together by South Lakes Menopause & Wellbeing Hub
Links to book 👇
💜Women's Circle - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/93382
💜Mr Motivator Club Workout - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/94329
💜Somatic Strength & Kettlebells - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/93383
💜Somatic Yoga & Sound bath (SOLD OUT) https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/93384
The Bakery at No.4 Kendal Integrated Care Community KICC Station House Surgery Captain French Surgery Kendal Primary Care Network

01/10/2025

💉Its 1st October which means its Covid and Flu vaccination season! Dr Clarke explains a little more about eligibility and why its important to get vaccinated.

📅If you're eligible and haven't yet booked, give us a call or book via the NHS App.
🤗Don't forget - by having your vaccine at the Practice, you're helping us!

18/09/2025

Its time to book your Flu / Covid Vaccination! Here's what you need to know 👇
👶🏼 If you are pregnant or have a child who was aged 2 or 3 on 31st August, we have clinics next week and the week after available to book
📅 For all other patients, we have clinics on Saturdays in October available to book.
❗Eligibility criteria for Covid vaccines has changed this year - you are only eligible for a Covid vaccine if you are 75 or over, Immunosuppressed, or live in a care home for older adults.
💗 By having your vaccine at the practice, you are helping us. For each vaccine that WE administer, the Practice receives a payment.
👉 Book online via the NHS App, call us, or send us a message via https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/a82026
💉Check if you're eligible for a flu vaccine - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
🗨️ Please share and spread the word!