St Fillans Medical Centre

03/02/2026

At St Fillans Medical Centre, you can book directly with Hubert, our First Contact Physiotherapist, who is specially trained to assess and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems such as:
✔️ Back and neck pain
✔️ Shoulder, knee, hip or joint pain
✔️ Sports injuries and strains
✔️ Arthritis and mobility issues

✨ Why see Hubert instead of a GP?
✅ Expert assessment from a MSK specialist
✅ Faster access to the right care
✅ No need for a GP appointment first
✅ Advice, exercises, pain management, and self-care plans
✅ Can refer for scans, injections, or onward care if needed

This helps you get the right care, at the right time, while also freeing up GP appointments for other medical needs.

📞 Fill in a triage form or contact reception to book with Hubert today.

02/02/2026

Dementia Hub – Leyland 💙

This Friday! 6th Feb.

⏰ 10am – 12 noon

Are you a carer or family member supporting someone living with dementia?

Are you worried about a friend or relative and unsure where to turn for help?

Have you recently received a diagnosis and need guidance on what to do next?

If you answered yes to any of these, please pop along to the Dementia Hub at Leyland United Reformed Church, Hough Lane.

A safe, welcoming space.

Get support and guidance.

Be signposted to the right organisations for you.

You’ll also be able to speak with colleagues from:
Alzheimer’s Society
Age UK Lancashire
Admiral Nurses

❤️

30/01/2026

Medication alert 🩺

Expected shortage of co-codamol 30/500 tablets.

We have been informed that there will be a temporary shortage of co-codamol 30/500mg tablets.

This may be a good opportunity to gently review your co-codamol use and, where appropriate, consider reducing or stopping. Doing so can help lower the risk of side-effects such as constipation, tiredness, confusion, sleepiness, stomach upset, and dependence on codeine.

It’s also worth noting that most pain medications are not very effective for long-term pain. More information and support can be found here 👇
https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/

During this period, supplies and prescriptions of co-codamol 30/500mg may be limited. We kindly ask patients not to stockpile medication.

Thank you for your understanding 💙

29/01/2026

💛 Check it, don’t chance it.

Early diagnosis can save lives.

Detecting cancer early means it’s less likely to have spread and treatment is more effective.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts,;

✅ Complete our online triage form if you are ever worried about your symptoms:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81018

Check it. Don’t chance it.

29/01/2026

Our website is back up and running in record speed time 🏅
Forms can be accessed as normal again 👇
https://www.stfillansmedicalcentre.co.uk/appointments

Thank you for your patience!

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29/01/2026

Good morning.

Our website is currently down and our teams are working to resolve the issue ASAP.

Triage forms can be completed using the below link 👇
https://florey.accurx.com/p/P81018

Alternatively call our reception teams to fill one in manually over the phone for you.

We will keep you posted.

Thank you for your understanding.

Contact us about your request

26/01/2026

🍎 What’s your Healthy Choices Score? 🍏

Take this quick FREE NHS quiz to get personalised tips to help you make healthier choices 💪✨

Try it now 👇
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_Toolkit&wt.tsrc=affiliate

24/01/2026

When we’re closed over the weekend, NHS 111 is a great way to get the help and advice you need.

If you’re unsure what to do about a health concern, NHS 111 can guide you to the right care, in the right place 🏥

Available online or by phone – quick, easy support when you need it 👇
https://111.nhs.uk/

21/01/2026

Thinking about quitting smoking?
Today is a great day to start 🌱🚭
Choose your quit date ✍️ and let the NHS FREE quit planner guide you with simple, practical steps to quit for good 💙

Your journey starts here 👇
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

19/01/2026

We’re proud to be raising awareness of Jess’s Rule, an important patient safety initiative designed to support earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

Jess’s Rule encourages GP teams to reflect, review and rethink when a patient presents three times with the same or worsening symptoms.

🔹 Reflect – Think back on what the patient has shared, consider what may have changed or been missed, and offer continuity of care. If previous appointments were remote, this may mean arranging a face-to-face review and examination.

🔹 Review – If there is any uncertainty, clinicians may seek a colleague’s opinion and re-check for any red flags, regardless of a patient’s age or background.

🔹 Rethink – If appropriate, this could include further tests or referral for specialist input.

Jess’s Rule recognises that patients are experts in their own bodies. Listening carefully to concerns, taking every symptom seriously, and making decisions together remains central to good care.

By encouraging GP teams to pause and reconsider when symptoms persist or escalate, Jess’s Rule helps reduce the risk of late or missed diagnoses of serious conditions such as cancer or sepsis — and may ultimately save lives.

If you’re worried that your symptoms aren’t improving or are getting worse, please let us know.

Your voice matters.

Click on the below link for more information:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/jesss-rule-three-strikes-and-we-rethink/

16/01/2026

📢 Building works to commence.

From Monday 19th January 2025, building work will begin around the surgery. This has been carefully planned to keep disruption to a minimum for our patients, staff, and community.

The work is expected to continue until 31st March 2026. Areas at the back of the building near the staff car park will be cordoned off, so please follow all health and safety signage and avoid restricted areas.

✅ Patient parking will not be affected, and we kindly remind everyone to drive slowly when entering the grounds.

Once complete, the project will transform two large clinical rooms into four new consultation rooms, helping us better serve you.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

14/01/2026

If you decided to kick the habit this year don't give up! You're doing better than you realise. Change can be steady and slow. Keep pushing forward.