WIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team

19/12/2025

🎉💙 WOW — THANK YOU! 💙🎉

We are absolutely blown away by the incredible generosity shown through donations for our Food Drive! 🥫🍞 Because of YOU we have been able to support 8 local food banks -
👏 Christ Church Thornton
👏 St Thomas's Church, Garstang
👏 Helping Hearts - Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool
👏 Cleveleys Community Church
👏 The Pantry Food Bank - Fleetwood
👏 Westview Community Association
👏 HelpPKE (Preesall & Knott End Help Group)
👏 Christian Care & Share in Cleveleys

A huge shout-out and massive THANK YOU to our amazing patients and staff who helped make this happen:
🌟 The Village Practice
🌟 Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys
🌟 Lockwood GP Surgery
🌟 Queensway Medical Centre
🌟 Wyre Integrated Network PCN

And a special mention to YMCA Thornton and Wyre Council who have collected and donated massive amounts over the last 4 weeks!

From all of us, thank you for making such a difference. Let’s keep the good vibes and community spirit going! 💙🎉

18/12/2025

Well what a day yesterday was! The Winter Wellness Fair was a huge success and was very well attended! We couldn't have done it without the help of the other Wyre Integrated Network PCN staff who gave up their time to support us and help out with crafts and health checks, the staff from The Village Practice who helped out in the kitchen, and a huge thank you to Linda from Queensway Medical Centre PPG who took charge in the kitchen and ran it like a pro!

The money donated for teas and coffee's, came to £40, and was given to The Over 60's Club in Poulton to help towards the cost of dinners on Christmas Day.

And lastly, a huge thank you to all the groups and organisations who attended, sang, cycled and demonstrated, we truly couldn't have done it without you!

Merry Christmas! Barbara and Sasha 😀

15/12/2025

Join us at the Winter Wellness Fair 17th December for an action packed afternoon! We will have lots of different groups and organisations available for a chat and there will be entertainment from Sing Out Strong choir as well Reiki taster sessions, a festive craft workshop and Pilates demonstrations. Plus the opportunity to have a NHS health check and a chat with our local mental health team. We look forward to seeing you all there!

❄️ Join us for our Winter Wellness Fair! ❄️
Come along and discover ways to boost your wellbeing this winter with support from lots of different local organisations and groups — plus enjoy entertainment, activities, and the chance to get an NHS Health Check. 🌿💙
🗓️ Date: 17th December
📍 Location: Poulton Community Hall
⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm
Hosted by the Social Prescribing Team, this free event is all about keeping our community healthy, happy, and connected this winter. Don’t miss it!

08/12/2025

❄️ Join us for our Winter Wellness Fair! ❄️
Come along and discover ways to boost your wellbeing this winter with support from lots of different local organisations and groups — plus enjoy entertainment, activities, and the chance to get an NHS Health Check. 🌿💙
🗓️ Date: 17th December
📍 Location: Poulton Community Hall
⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm
Hosted by the Social Prescribing Team, this free event is all about keeping our community healthy, happy, and connected this winter. Don’t miss it!

28/11/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our food drive so far — your generosity is already making a real difference for families in need. ❤️

We’re off to a strong start, but we’re not done yet! Demand is higher than ever, and we still need more non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and cereal.

If you’re able, please consider adding a little extra to your next grocery trip or spreading the word by sharing this post. Every contribution, big or small, helps feed a family in our community.

Thank you for caring. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌🥫

26/11/2025

Join us on Friday 5th December at this Festive Fayre! The team will be there to discuss what Social Prescribing can help with and we will also be able to take donations for the Food Drive!

🎄 Join us for festive fun!
On Friday 5 December, Wyre Council is hosting the Older Person’s Festive Fayre at the Civic Centre, Poulton – and everyone is welcome!
🕚 11am – 3pm | Free entry
Expect a joyful afternoon with:
✨ Prize raffle and quiz
✨ Festive crafts
✨ Free nail painting
✨ Christmas photo booth
✨ Performances by LPM Dance✨

Plus stalls to browse with information about community groups to join and local activities to enjoy.
Council officers will also be on hand to answer any enquiries with free tea, coffee and mince pies too 🎁
The venue offers free parking and is fully accessible and there is no need to book. We look forward to welcoming you!

19/11/2025

❤️💚CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE 💚❤️
Between 12th November - 17th December we are supporting our local food banks by donating non-perishable food items to help families in need during the festive season.
Things you can donate -
💜 Tinned foods
💜Non-perishables
💜Pet food
💜Cereals
💜Jar sauces
💜Toiletries
💜Baby items
💜Pasta/rice
💜Chocolate/sweets

Donation drop off points: Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys Lockwood GP Surgery, Queensway Medical Centre, The Village Practice
There will also be a final collection happening the Winter Wellness Fair on 17th December.

14/11/2025

❄️ Join us for our Winter Wellness Fair! ❄️

Come along and discover ways to boost your wellbeing this winter with support from lots of different local organisations and groups — plus enjoy entertainment, activities, and the chance to get an NHS Health Check. 🌿💙
🗓️ Date: 17th December
📍 Location: Poulton Community Hall
⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm
Hosted by the Social Prescribing Team, this free event is all about keeping our community healthy, happy, and connected this winter. Don’t miss it!

12/11/2025

🎄🎁 Christmas Food Drive 🎁🎄

Today is the day! From 12th November to 17th December, we’re collecting all your non-perishable goodies — tins, treats, and toiletries!

Drop off points are -
💚The Village Practice
❤️Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys
💚Lockwood GP Surgery
❤️Queensway Medical Centre

07/11/2025

🎄🎁 Christmas Food Drive Boxes: Locked, Loaded & Ready for Action! 🎁🎄

Our festive fleet of food drive boxes are all wrapped up and ready to make their grand debut across the GP practices! From 12th November to 17th December, we’re collecting all your non-perishable goodies — tins, treats, and maybe even a little Christmas magic.

These boxes might look empty now… but not for long!

💚 Drop off your donations and help us spread a little joy this season.

05/11/2025

National Stress Awareness Day

We all experience stress - it’s a normal part of life —-but it’s important to take time to check in with ourselves and others. 💚

✨ Take a few minutes today to:

Breathe deeply and slow down 🧘‍♀️

Go for a short walk outside 🚶‍♂️

Chat with a friend or colleague ☕

Do something that helps you relax 🎶

Let’s make looking after our mental health part of everyday life. 💬

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Support is available through:

👉 Mind – https://www.mind.org.uk/

👉 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)

💚 Take a moment for your mind – you matter.