Ansdell Medical Centre

19/03/2026

📢 Meningitis B Update
With the recent MenB outbreak, many people have been asking about vaccine availability.

👉 At this time, the MenB (Meningitis B) vaccine is not being offered routinely on the NHS for anyone outside the standard infant vaccination schedule.

If you are not eligible for the routine programme and would still like to be vaccinated, the MenB vaccine can be accessed privately through some pharmacies and private healthcare providers. Demand is currently very high, and some providers have waiting lists.

Please continue to follow official NHS and UKHSA updates, and contact us on PATCHS if you have concerns about symptoms or possible exposure.

Stay safe and informed 💙

18/03/2026

📢 Mobile Breast Screening Unit – Important Update

We would like to inform our patients that the mobile breast screening unit will be relocating from Fairhaven Road Car Park, Lytham to:

📍 Thornton YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

From Monday 23rd March 2026.

The unit is expected to remain at this new location through the summer.

17/03/2026

🦷 Have your say on access to dental services in the area🦷

We are looking for feedback and comments regarding access to NHS dental services in the area.

If you have used an NHS dentist in the past two years, or want to access one, we want to hear from you.

We are looking at ways we can improve NHS dental access for people living on the Fylde Coast and your feedback will support this.

16/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

03/03/2026

🧥Coat Appeal 🧥

Thanks to our amazing patients and staff we have already donated hundreds of items of warm clothing this winter to local charities

If you can support Helping Hearts with this coat appeal please drop your donations in the basket at reception

Thank you for your ongoing support 💙

🚨 URGENT APPEAL – MEN’S COATS NEEDED 🚨

Over the past few months, with SWEP being activated during the severe cold spells and the continued adverse weather in between, we have completely run out of men’s coats.

Right now, we urgently need men’s jackets and coats of all sizes to help keep people warm and protected. If you’re doing a pre-spring clear out and have a coat you no longer need, please consider donating it to us. One coat really can make all the difference. 💙

💖 How to Help:
If you have items to donate, please drop them off at one of our collection points:

💖 Our community hub – 57 Boothley Rd, Blackpool (Thursdays 10am–7.30pm)
💖 Kindness Counts – Victoria Rd West, Cleveleys (during opening hours)
💖 Pets At Home Warbreck, Bispham – pet food only
💖 Tesco Clifton Extra, Blackpool
💖 Caffè Nero St Annes
💖 Trevino Lounge, Lytham
💖 Ansdell Medical Centre

Or message us directly for more information on how to contribute.

Every single donation helps us provide warmth, dignity and comfort to those who need it most. Thank you for continuing to support Helping Hearts Fylde — our community truly makes a difference. 💖

01/03/2026

💜 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK

This March the national campaign is to raise awareness of symptoms and support the approximately 7,400–7,500 women diagnosed every year.

If you’re worried about ovarian cancer, remember the B.E.A.T. signs:

🔹 Bloating that doesn’t go away
🔹 Eating less / feeling full quickly
🔹 Abdominal or tummy pain
🔹 Toilet changes (needing to wee more often)

If you notice any of these symptoms persisting, speak to a GP. Trust your instincts — you know your body best. 💜

For confidential information, support, or signposting, contact Target Ovarian Cancer’s nurse-led support line:

📞 020 7923 5475 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)

13/02/2026

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our clinical system, which means some of our usual services are temporarily affected.

This may impact:

🕒 Appointment times
💊 Prescription processing
🙋 How quickly our team can assist you

Our staff are working hard to manage the situation and keep everything running as smoothly as possible.
🙏 We kindly ask for your patience and understanding while we work through this issue. Please treat our team with kindness — they are doing their very best.

We will provide an update as soon as the system is back up and running.

Thank you for your support.

10/02/2026

📣Please note:
🚫 The surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 11th February, for mandatory staff training.
📆 Any pre-booked appointments will still go ahead as normal.
📞 Urgent assistance during this time should be sought via 111.
🚑 In an emergency, please call 999.
⏰ The surgery will re-open as usual on Thursday 12th February at 8am.
🙏🏼 Thank you for your cooperation

06/02/2026

Curious about your Healthy Choices score?

Give the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz a try and get your personalised score plus easy tips for small changes that make a big difference 💪

Search: NHS Healthy Choices Quiz

04/02/2026

26/01/2026

☕🗣️ Time to Talk at St Annes Library 🎲💬

Fancy a chat, a laugh and a brew? Come along to Time to Talk at St Annes Library!

✨ Friendly faces
✨ Relaxed chats
✨ Games, good connections and a cuppa ☕

Whether you stay for 10 minutes or an hour, you will be welcome welcome. No pressure – just a warm space to connect 💙

📍 St Annes Library Thursday the 5th of February 2:30pm-3:30pm
📚 Chat • quiz • Connection

Feel free to drop in and bring a friend!

25/01/2026