Berry Lane Medical Centre

20/01/2026

🚐 Cervical Screening Van – Walk-In Clinic 💙

No appointment needed!

If you’ve missed your last cervical screening appointment or are overdue, a NHS Cervical Screening Van will be available for walk-in clinics at St Bernard’s Church, Elswick Road (PR2 1NT).

📅 Dates available:
• Thursday 5th February 2026
• Wednesday 11th February 2026
• Saturday 21st February 2026
• Monday 23rd February 2026
• Friday 6th March 2026
• Thursday 12th March 2026
• Thursday 19th March 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Cervical screening saves lives – if you’re eligible and overdue, please drop in and get checked. 💙

👉 Please share to help spread the word.

19/01/2026

PNECET Forces Programme – Supporting Our Armed Forces Community 🇬🇧

The PNECET Forces Programme offers informal, friendly, and supportive activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces community, helping to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

✨ What’s on offer:
⚽ PNE Forces Football
Weekly seven-a-side football
🗓 Tuesdays | ⏰ 8.00–9.00 pm
📍 West View Leisure Centre

☕ Deepdale NAAFI Break
A relaxed drop-in to chat, connect, and unwind
🗓 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | ⏰ 10.00 am–12.00 pm
📍 Sir Tom Finney Lounge, Deepdale

🚶‍♂️ Walk and Talk
Weekly social walks with a friendly chat and a warm drink after
🗓 Thursdays
📍 Meet 10.15 am at the Splash statue outside Deepdale
🚶‍♀️ Set off 10.30 am for a gentle lap of Moor Park
☕ Finish at the café – pets welcome 🐾

✅ No referral needed

🤝 Open, welcoming, and informal
💬 Come along at your own pace
👉 Find out more: https://www.pnefc.net/pnecet/pne-forces
Please share to help us reach those who may benefit 💙

15/01/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Data & Workflow Administrator

Berry Lane Medical Centre is looking for a Data and Workflow Administrator to join our busy and supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, IT systems, and detailed administrative tasks within a healthcare setting.

✨ Key highlights:

Clinical coding and workflow management

Supporting clinicians and improving data quality

Working within a friendly GP training practice

💷 Competitive NHS pay
📍 Longridge, Preston (PR3)
📅 Closing date: 6 February 2026

👉 Apply here:

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15/01/2026

📢 We’re Hiring !!

⌨️Medical Receptionist / Patient Co-ordinator

We are recruiting Medical Receptionists / Patient Co-ordinators to join our friendly team.

We are looking for two motivated, efficient, and highly organised individuals to join our vibrant team on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave.

These are two full-time equivalent vacancies, with flexibility to consider both full-time and part-time applications.

You will be the first point of contact for our patients, providing excellent customer service and supporting the smooth and efficient running of the practice.

✨ What we’re looking for:

Friendly, approachable, and organised individuals

Great communication and teamwork skills

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

💷 Competitive NHS pay
📍 Longridge, Preston (PR3)
📅 Closing date: 6 February 2026

👉 Apply here:

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13/01/2026

💚 Supporting Girls Through Adolescence 💚

We are pleased to share information about Rites for Girls – Girls Journeying Together, Lancashire a supportive group for girls aged 10–12 years and their parents/carers.

These monthly groups help girls build confidence, friendships, and self-esteem as they navigate puberty and the transition into their teenage years. Sessions are guided by a trained facilitator, while parents/carers meet separately at the same time to share support and guidance.

✨ Fully funded places are available
✨ Focus on wellbeing, confidence, and mental health
✨ A safe, supportive space for girls and families

To find out more or book a free taster session, visit:
👉 www.ritesforgirls.com

Please feel free to share with families who may benefit 💬

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & Bank Holiday Opening Times 🎄

Please note:
🚫 The Medical Centre will be CLOSED on Bank Holidays only-Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Pharmacies listed below will be open on 1st January 2026.
Opening times may vary, so please call ahead before attending.

📍 Preston
Boots
Unit C2, Deepdale Retail Park, PR1 6QY
📞 01772 792265
⏰ 11:00 – 17:00

Asda
Eastway, Fulwood, PR2 9NP
📞 01772 707810
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

📍 Chorley
ASDA Pharmacy
Sheephill Lane, Clayton Green Road, PR6 7JY
📞 01772 332290
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

📍 Blackburn
Whalley Range Pharmacy
1 Whalley Range, BB1 6DX
📞 01254 54988
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

Beehive Pharmacy
Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, BB1 2EE
📞 01254 53585
⏰ 12:00 – 18:00

📍 Accrington
ASDA Pharmacy (P)
Hyndburn Road, BB5 1QR
📞 01254 306410
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

12/12/2025

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE

We are currently experiencing a major internet outage affecting us & widespread over Lancashire.

➡️ Our phones are working for now, but please be aware they may also go down.

➡️ We have very limited access to clinical notes and systems.

➡️ We are also running with reduced staff due to sickness.

If your issue is not urgent, PLEASE contact us next week instead.

This will help us prioritise patients who need immediate care today.

🙏 Please share this message with anyone who may not be on Facebook so they are aware of the situation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this disruption. 💙

08/12/2025

📢 Important Notice

We are currently experiencing significant staff shortages due to illness, so our phone lines and appointment capacity are extremely limited today.

If your query is not urgent and can safely wait, we kindly ask that you contact us later in the week. This will help us prioritise patients with urgent medical needs.

🕒 Christmas Medication Reminder

There is no need to order your medication 3 weeks early for Christmas, we are only closed on the bank holidays, so please request your prescriptions as normal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. 💙

02/12/2025

06/11/2025

👧💉 Children’s Flu Vaccines : Limited Availability

We still have a small number of children’s flu vaccines available left to help protect your child and family this winter.

Our Children’s Flu Clinic will be held on Friday 14th November, please contact reception on 01772 376777 as soon as possible to book your child’s appointment.

The flu vaccine is quick, safe, and given as a nasal spray, making it easy and painless for children.

Stay protected this winter ❄️

06/11/2025

🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟

Join the warm and welcoming team at Berry Lane Medical Centre in beautiful Longridge, near Preston. We’re on the look-out for a motivated and organised Medical Receptionist / Care Co-ordinator to join us full-time (37 hours per week) at our modern, purpose-built 10-GP training practice. 

If you thrive in a busy environment, excel at customer service, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll be the first point-of-contact for patients, supporting clinical and admin teams, and making a real difference in our community of 15,000 registered patients. 

What’s in it for you:
• A supportive, friendly reception & admin team. 
• Modern, bright, updated premises. 
• Competitive pay (aligned with Agenda for Change Band 2/3) and access to the NHS pension scheme. 
• A role where your contribution is valued and can grow.

What we’re looking for:
✅ Excellent communication skills (face-to-face & telephone)
✅ Strong customer-service mindset
✅ Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
✅ Previous experience with the public in a busy office is preferred. 

Sound like you? Interested in making a difference in a fantastic team? Apply via the link below and join us at Berry Lane Medical Centre!
👉 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1003-25-0003?location=Longridge%2C%20Preston&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

📅 Closing date: 9 November 2025 

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20/10/2025

💉 Extra Flu Clinics Added! 💉

We’re running one final flu clinic for:

👴🏼 Patients over 6️⃣5️⃣ Monday 27th October & Tuesday 28th October Morning clinic.
👩‍🦰 Patients under 6️⃣5️⃣ (eligible group) Saturday 8th November.

We have a been able to put in extra appointment's due to cancellations and missed appointments.

📅 These will be our final flu clinics for this season, so if you haven’t had your vaccine yet, please book in as soon as possible!