Longton Health Centre, Lancashire

Longton Health Centre, Lancashire WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED. For medical advice please search NHS 111 online or ring NHS 111. Longton Health Centre, Lancashire.

Total clinical triage and signposting service is in place with Face to Face, telephone and video consultations available with the healthcare team. The wearing of masks in the building continues to be patient and staff choice - please respect everyone's choice

SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE SURGERY

Anti-coagulant Near Patient Testing – also available to patients from other practices. If you are prescribed Warfarin we offer a blood testing and dosing service at the practice. Please contact us for an appointment and to register your details. Maternity Services
Clinicians provide full antenatal and postnatal care where not led by the midwifery team. Post-natal (6 week) checks are carried out by the clinicians and appointments can be arranged up to 2 weeks in advance

Child Health
The practice provides a full child health service for all locally registered children up to the age of 5 years. Immunisation and developmental checks are carried out at the practice so please ensure that you attend the clinic at the time notified for all immunisations and relevant checks

Family Planning including Contraception Implants and Injections – available to all patients including patients from other practices. All GPs and Nurse Associates are able to provide advice on all methods of contraception, including fitting caps/coils, contraception implants and injections. Chlamydia Screening
The practice can provide chlamydia screening. If you wish to book this type of appointment please indicate this when requesting an appointment. Please note we are able to text your results back to you therefore please inform us of your current mobile number. On occasion we may refer you to another suitable clinic instead of asking you to attend the surgery. Coronary Heart Disease Prevention/Stroke /TIA /Atrial Fibrillation/Peripheral Artery Disease Review Clinics. The practice holds regular health monitoring review clinics. All patients who are on our risk registers will be invited to take part in an annual review, either via telephone, video consultation or face to face. A non-fasting blood test will be required with a follow up appointment with a member of our Nursing Team where your results will be discussed and your medication reviewed. Diabetic Clinic
We offer a comprehensive service to diabetic patients. All patients on our Diabetic Register will be invited for an annual review, foot screening and ophthalmology check. Asthma, COPD and Respiratory Clinic
Our healthcare team run these clinics, providing up to date medical advice, including medication reviews and FeNo testing where appropriate. All patients on the Respiratory register for asthma or COPD will be invited to take up an annual review. Hypertension Clinic
If you have a history of raised blood pressure this is called hypertension. We invite all patients on our register for an annual review, unless you have been seen in one of our other clinics. This review will involve a non-fasting blood test followed up by an appointment with one of our healthcare team to discuss your results. Travel Clinic
Certain travel vaccinations are available under the NHS but some are not. It is important that before booking your holiday you ensure that you have all the necessary information to enable you to discuss your vaccination requirements. Please visit the NHS website before booking a telephone appointment with our Registered Nurse Associate ensuring you allow plenty of time prior to your departure date. Please note all travel vaccinations take place during core NHS hours through our usual booking channels. WE ARE UNABLE TO SQUEEZE IN ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS so please book in advance - if we are full you will be sign posted to alternative travel clinics and they may charge for their private services

Counselling
If you are troubled by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems etc. and would like to see a counsellor, this can be arranged by the practice or alternatively patients can contact Talking Therapies https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/ or visit the Every Mind Matters website https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

04/09/2025

There will be a Service of Reflection for those affected by su***de, this Saturday 6 September.

The service will last for one hour and tea and coffee will be available afterwards.

Organisations supporting people bereaved and affected by su***de will be in attendance with information.

Book your place here: https://orlo.uk/DNMo8

02/09/2025

Wound Care at Longton Health Centre

We know it can be confusing knowing what we can and can’t help with when it comes to wound care – so here’s a handy breakdown to make things clearer 👇

✅ We can see you with an appointment in surgery if you need help with:
• Removal of stitches or staples ✂️
• Dressing changes 🩹
• Minor cuts (that don’t need stitches) 🧽
• Small, superficial burns 🔥
• Simple skin ulcers or wounds

❌ We CAN'T treat wounds that are:
• Emergency cases that need A&E 🚑
• Needing hospital admission 🏥
• Ongoing for more than 2 weeks 🕰️
• Complex or worsening quickly 🚨
• Needing specialist support like tissue viability input 👩‍⚕️
• Burns caused by electric shock ⚡ or chemicals 🧪
• Second or third-degree burns 🔥🔥
• Requiring compression bandaging 🧦
• Needing dressings more than twice a week 📅

If your wound falls into any of the ❌ categories, or if we’ve been treating it for over 2 weeks without improvement, we will redirect you to another service like 111, A&E or the main Treatment Room Nursing Team 📞 01772 644151

Please don’t be surprised if we say we’re no longer able to continue your care – it’s not that we don’t want to help, it’s about making sure you get the right care in the right place 💙

Thanks for your understanding and support

02/09/2025

Sometimes young people self-harm because they don’t have the words to explain what they are experiencing. Here are some way you can support them and encourage them to find healthy ways to cope:

- Painting, drawing or scribbling in red ink
- Holding an ice cube in their hand until it melts
- Writing down their negative thoughts and ripping the paper up
- Listening to music
- Screaming into a pillow
- Talking to friends or family
- Taking a bath or shower
- Exercising
- Watching their favourite funny film


For more support and advice, see: https://bit.ly/3Uzrga3

Have you ever phoned or called into the surgery to check on a family member's test results or asked if their prescriptio...
02/09/2025

Have you ever phoned or called into the surgery to check on a family member's test results or asked if their prescription was ready… and been told ❌ "Sorry, we can only speak to the patient"?

We understand this can be frustrating — but it's to protect patient confidentiality. 🛡️💙

👥 If a patient wants a family member, friend or carer to be a point of contact on their medical record, we can absolutely do this — we just need the correct documentation ✅

📝 This is called a 3rd Party Named Consent to Access Medical Records Form.
It lets us know we have permission to speak with that nominated person on the patient’s behalf.

👉 You can ask to complete a Named Person or Carer consent form at reception. Where possible, both the patient and the nominated contact need to be present when it’s filled out (unless the patient is housebound).

Once this documentation is received and checked , we will add an alert to your medical record stating who we can talk with on your behalf.
📂 Putting this in place helps us make sure your personal medical information stays private and protected.


🩺📋💙

02/09/2025

🎒Practical prep for allergy-safe school days! 🎒

A few practical steps can go a long way when preparing your child for managing their allergies at school. Here's a quick checklist of things to label, pack, and double check before Day 1.

What's on your back-to-school allergy prep list?

02/09/2025

W**d Pollen & Hay Fever: What You Need to Know!

W**d pollen season lasts the longest, usually from late June to early September, depending on the plant. And unlike other pollens, w**ds can release pollen any time of year.

You might react to just one type of pollen, or multiple, like grass + w**d pollen, which means symptoms can hang around for months.

Common culprits include:
Ragw**d
Nettle
Dock
Mugwort
Plantain

Top tips to reduce pollen exposure:

Check daily pollen forecasts
Stay indoors on high pollen days
Wear a mask, sunglasses & hat outside
Shower & change clothes after being out
Keep windows closed (especially morning/evening)
Avoid mowing lawns or raking leaves
Dry clothes indoors
Wipe pets’ coats with a damp cloth

Remember: symptoms usually flare when pollen counts go above 50! If you experience these symptoms, talk to a healthcare professional.

Stay prepared, protect your airways, and don’t let w**d pollen catch you off guard this summer. For more information you can visit this link. https://bit.ly/45rqh2c

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01/09/2025

Have you heard of Repeat Prescription Synchronisation? 📅🧾

Do you get fed up of going to your pharmacy to collect your repeat medications at different times of the month?

Do you wish all your tablets could be collected in one go?

Prescription synchronisation means making sure all your regular repeat medications run out at the same time, so you can order them together in one go 🙌

Right now, you might be:
⏰ Running out of different meds on different days
🏃 Making extra trips to the pharmacy
😕 Worrying about missing doses
✨ With synchronisation, we can:
✅ Align the dates your tablets run out
✅ Make prescription requests simpler & less stressful
✅ Help you stay on track with your routine

⚠️ Please note: this is for tablets only – we cannot sync inhalers, creams, or eye drops.

Contact the practice if you would like to book a prescriptions review with Sharon our Medicines Co-ordinator so she can discuss with you on 01772 503180
💡 It’s a one-time check that makes your medication routine so much easier going forward!

🚨National emergency alert test to be held around 3pm on 7th September 2025🚨The UK Government will send a test emergency ...
29/08/2025

🚨National emergency alert test to be held around 3pm on 7th September 2025🚨

The UK Government will send a test emergency alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 3pm on 7 September 2025.

During the test, mobile phones will vibrate and make a loud siren sound for roughly 10 seconds, even if they are set to silent.

A message will also appear on phone screens, making it clear the alert is only a test.

The test will be sent to the approximately 87 million mobile phones in the UK.

It is important to test the system because alerts are used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather.

They allow vital information to be sent to people rapidly in an emergency.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-emergency-alert-test-to-be-held-on-7th-september

We have decided to continue our Spring & Summer strolls through the Autumn & Winter.We have been running these every Thu...
28/08/2025

We have decided to continue our Spring & Summer strolls through the Autumn & Winter.

We have been running these every Thursday morning from 11am - 11:45am. It is free for all ages and abilities to take part.

It is a great opportunity to get out and about for a 45 minute walk, meeting and talking to new people.

If you want to join in, come down to reception by 11am and two members of staff will join you for a walk.

🍂🌨🍁❄️

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28/08/2025

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14/08/2025

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES☀️

Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Closed for all services. Ring NHS 111 for medical advice

Sunday 24th August 2025 - Closed for all services. Ring NHS 111 for medical advice

Bank holiday Monday 25th August 2025 - Closed for all services. Ring NHS 111 for medical advice

Our reception services will be open as usual on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 8am

Address

Liverpool Road
Preston
PR45HA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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