Lostock Hall Medical Centre

30/01/2026

We were pleased to host Healthwatch on 7 November. They spoke to patients and staff to capture their views. We are very happy with the attached report which recognises what we achieve with the help of our supportive patients.

29/01/2026

You can contact the practice now for your HPV vaccination

New data shows around 1 in 4 young people leave school without protection against HPV (human papillomavirus).

Left school? You can get the HPV vaccine at your GP practice until the age of 25.

Still in school? Catch-up is offered by SAIS (school-age vaccination) teams.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

28/01/2026

Listen out now on BBC Radio Lancashire for Dr Craven and our patient Kerry talking about perimenopause. Or find later on BBC Sounds

17/01/2026

Joanne our staff wellbeing support has put together some tips to get us through a common low point in January. Thought that we would also share here
If you need urgent help NHS 111 can direct you to crisis support
We are all looking forward to the gradual return of sunlight

07/01/2026

Some patients will be asked to complete the national GP Patient Survey anytime from now until March. This is your chance to have your say about our practice in comparison to the national picture. We hope you will feel positive about the service we provide, but either way do please have your say.

31/12/2025

Here’s to a healthy 2026!

18/12/2025

We have been so proud to support this Women’s Health Champion scheme led by Kay from The Larder and Dr Craven. It is great to see some Champions now working in the community

17/12/2025

One of our patients recommended this local group. Do check it out if you need to

11/12/2025

Practice staff around the Christmas tree for Christmas Jumper Day. We will all be contributing to our chosen good cause for the year - New Day Church South Ribble Food Hub, Lostock Hall. You can still drop things in at the practice up to 15 December, including when we are open Saturday morning 9-1.15. 🎄Well done Joanne for organising this!

09/12/2025

Thank you for the donations so far for New Day Church Food Hub, Lostock Hall. You can still drop things in at the practice up to 15 December, including when we are open Saturday morning 9-1.15🙂

See here the list of what the hub is in need of just to give you an idea.

A great cause to support for Christmas 🎄

09/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our patients, staff, colleagues and community!

07/12/2025

A review of 2025 of our most popular Facebook posts in terms of Likes:
- 40 - Staff supporting Boot out Breast Cancer (27-Oct)
- 49 - Visit by local MP Maya Ellis (15-Mar)
- 60 - Dr Craven on BBC Radio Lancashire (18-Nov)
- 63 - Putting up the Christmas tree with help of patients Ronnie, Nicola and Emily (aged 11) (26-Nov, 1-Dec)
- 65 - Remembering Dr Colin-Thome (6-Nov)
- 67 - Dr Craven at Blackburn Family Fitness Festival (26-Jul)
- 91 - Our 1st Women’s Health Group Consultation (30-Apr)
- 97 - Celebrating international origin of our staff team (28-Aug)
- 110 - Dr Craven at the House of Commons (19-Mar)
- 117 - Dr Craven and Dr Sears meeting Dr Nighat Arif (27-Jun)
- 130 - The retirement of Practice Nurse Julie Payne (17-Jul)

Thank you for your support and comments
What a year!

If you have any suggestions for posts in 2026, please email us on:

lscicb-csr.lostockhallmedicalcentre@nhs.net