The Park Medical Practice Preston

21/08/2025

Here is some information about Parkinson’s Walking Football sessions running at Preston North End Community and Education Trust.

This weekly initiative is designed to support people living with Parkinson’s through fun, inclusive, and tailored physical activity.

About the sessions:
• Who for: Adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s
• What: Walking football – adapted to all abilities, with breaks, support, and emphasis on enjoyment
• Benefits: Improves balance, mobility, and coordination; helps manage fatigue; supports mental wellbeing and confidence; provides valuable peer support and social interaction
• Where: PlayFootball, Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3TX
• When: Wednesdays, 11am-1pm (11am-12pm football, 12-1pm social hour with brew and a biscuit)
• Cost: Free

Their trained staff provide a safe and welcoming environment where participants can take part at their own pace. Sessions are not only about football but also about building friendships, sharing experiences, and improving overall quality of life.

20/08/2025

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15/08/2025

Did you know you can now track your hospital appointments in the NHS App, as well as manage and track your referrals?
You can also:
- Contact us
- View your health record
- Book appointments
- Receive messages from us (ensure you have notifications enabled)
- View average waiting times for referrals
- Manage health services for someone you care for

https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs-app/nhs-app-features

Do more with the NHS App - download it now: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

29/07/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

29/07/2025

From Tuesday 15th July, children across the country are being inspired to move more this summer, with the launch of a new animated series, Activate, co-created by fitness coach, Joe Wicks MBE, and Studio AKA, the team behind ‘Hey Duggee’, and is backed by the government as part of a new partnership to reach schools and families across the country.

Physical activity is essential for growing bodies and minds. But over half (53%) of UK children are not meeting daily activity guidelines. Backed by the Department of Health & Social Care, Department for Education and Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Activate aims to help address inactivity among children by getting children moving and making fitness fun.

The series promotes short bursts of movement through fun, accessible content that can be easily integrated into your day, whether at home, school, summer clubs or on the go - getting children moving over the summer and beyond.

Each 5-minute episode features an animated Joe Wicks, alongside original characters known as the Activators, and upbeat music courtesy of Universal Music UK, who are the exclusive music partners. The first episode of 'Activate' will be available on 15th July for free on The Body Coach YouTube channel, with further episodes released weekly over the holidays.

17/07/2025

07/07/2025

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29/05/2025

Did you know we now have a call back service implemented into our phone system? This allows you to click option one, and not have to stay on the phone. You will retain your position in the queue, and when you reach position one the system will attempt to call you back once. You should expect to receive a call within 60-90 minutes. Please note the system will only call you back once, and if you do not answer this call, you will need to call back. See below feedback regarding this service:
"Finally a call back service, which saves the wait of being 42 in the queue. This is a great service and one that I hope continues to work. My call today was effect and very helpful. Thank you."

14/05/2025

A big well done to the Greater Preston Social Prescriber and Health Coaching Team on completing the Preston-wide walk, to raise funds for The Blue Flamingo Cafe.

Thank you to our wonderful Patient Participation Group for running the raffle to support fundraising for Blue Flamingo Cafe, the prize being the Lorus Solar 10Bar Watch. The winner was contacted and the prize received on the 12th May.
See pictures from the raffle!

14/05/2025

We are currently experiencing issues with the phone system this morning. We are working on a fix! Thank you for your understanding.

08/05/2025

On Monday 12th May from 2pm, the Patient Participation Group (PPG) will be in Cottam Lane Surgery Reception area raising funds for Blue Flamingo Cafe, a dementia support group & community hub, offering a place to meet new people and catch up with old friends in a dementia-friendly space, located in Ashton, Preston. The groups mission is to reduce isolation and loneliness.

The Blue Flamingo Cafe and friends are walking between 10 surgeries in Greater Preston to promote awareness and raise funds to continue supporting those attending the Blue Flamingo Cafe and the Community Hub.

The Park Medical Practice PPG are running a stall with a raffle to raise funds for the café- The prize is a Lorus Solar 10Bar Watch. Raffle tickets will be available to buy at reception this week & on the day. The winner will be contacted via telephone on the 12th!

Why not come down to meet the PPG members and also the Blue Flamingo Cafe team?