Longton Health Centre, Lancashire

25/10/2025

If you feel unwell or need medical help but aren't sure which NHS service is right for you, please visit NHS 111 https://orlo.uk/EAP3D first.
A&E is for emergencies only.

24/10/2025

It is with the deepest regret that we were informed at the beginning of August that our Footcare Service was being decommissioned and would end on 31st October 2025.

This decision has been taken by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) following a review due to extreme financial pressures. The ICB is the organisation that is responsible for planning health and care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

It was identified the footcare service is a non-statutory service, which means it isn’t required by law to be provided and the decision to no longer commission this service is due to these reasons and is not a reflection of the quality of service provided by Age UK Lancashire.

We are, of course, very disappointed by this decision and worked hard to understand if a privately paid for service would be financially viable, but unfortunately this was simply not possible and so the service has stopped accepting referrals and will officially end on 31st October.

We would like to thank the whole team for their truly inspiring commitment over the years, and we are proud of everything that has been achieved due to their hard work and compassion for their customers 💙

24/10/2025

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month.

ADHD is a condition where someone’s brain works differently to most people’s.

The NHS website has more information about symptoms, getting help and how to manage ADHD.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-adults/

21/10/2025

Your local community pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

We have been notified by the Lab that smear results currently have a 42-day turn around to be processed and sent to us / the patient.

Please do not be concerned if you are waiting for your result during this time-frame

If you do not receive your smear result after 42 days of having the test done, you can contact us and we will look into it for you.

21/10/2025

In October, the Best Start In Life campaign was launched. The campaign aims to help break down barriers to opportunity for every family, supporting parents and children from pregnancy through to age five and beyond.

You can find support on coping with morning sickness, what you need in your hospital bag, feeding your baby, meal ideas for toddlers, helping your toddler with their emotions and so much more.

https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

21/10/2025

Screening to identify young people at risk is cost-effective when conducted correctly – the conditions can be treated, securing a future for those identified. All young people should have the choice to be tested. Register your interest to be screened here: https://t.co/AwSHVw9YYA

15/10/2025

💬 Report a Yellow Card for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

If someone you know experienced severe pain in the stomach that radiated to their back, whilst taking a GLP-1 medicine such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, and they were diagnosed with acute pancreatitis at a hospital, please complete a Yellow Card report and agree to let us contact you.

The Yellow Card Biobank study is a MHRA and Genomics England collaboration, developed to improve our understanding of how a patient’s genetic makeup may increase their risk of harm from the side effects of medications. If they meet the criteria for the Yellow Card Biobank study, we will ask them to take part.

By agreeing to be part of the study, they will help researchers to understand why people with similarities in their genetic makeup may have an adverse reaction to certain medications and help make medicines even safer.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IvveOv

15/10/2025

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🪽 Wave of Light – Baby Loss Awareness Week 🪽
This evening, at 7pm, we invite you to join us and families around the world in lighting a candle in memory of all the precious babies who left us too soon.

Each tiny flame represents a life loved, a family forever changed, and a light that continues to burn brightly in our hearts. By joining the Wave of Light, we create a continuous circle of remembrance and support that travels around the globe. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and show that no one grieves alone. We see the pain of this loss, and we will never forget those little ones or their families 💗💙

Our thoughts are with all parents, families, and friends who carry the love and loss of a baby.
If you’d like to share your candle or a message of remembrance, you’re welcome to post it below. Together, we can make this wave shine brighter and surround these families with love. 🕯️

14/10/2025

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 💉

✅This Autumn / Winter the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 vaccine has changed!

This means that we have to follow the latest national guidance, meaning only certain groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this season.

For more information on COVID-19 eligibility please click on the below link 👇
https://staustellhealthcare.nhs.uk/surgery-information/news/nhs-covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-for-autumnwinter-2025

14/10/2025

Celebrating our Allied Health Professionals in our teams💚

Today is Allied Health Professionals Day!

There are 15 AHP roles across a range of sectors from emergency response and diagnosis to rehabilitation.

Thank you to all our AHPs for the crucial role you play in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients 💙

11/10/2025

✅All done for another week!

A huge thank you to all our patients for attending their prebooked appointments today💚