St. James Medical Centre, Rawtenstall

23/01/2026

🩺 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

This week is the perfect time to remind everyone how important cervical screening is. Cervical cancer causes around 890 deaths every year in England, yet most cases can be prevented with regular screening.

💡 Why screening matters
Nearly 99.8% of cervical cancers are linked to high-risk HPV.

Cervical screening (smear test) checks for HPV and early cell changes before cancer develops.

It mostly affects people under 45, but abnormal changes can happen at any age.

Even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, screening is still essential.

👩‍⚕️ Who is invited?
Anyone with a cervix – including women, trans men, and non-binary people – aged 25–64 are invited for a screening every 5 years.

📍 Available local support
Look out for the Living Well Bus, offering private, discreet cervical screening without an appointment. Find out more at- https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice

You can book a screening for free via GP practices and sexual health clinics.

Self-sampling options are being introduced for those who find appointments difficult to attend.

📅 Don’t delay
If you’ve received your invitation, book your appointment today. It’s quick, free, and could save your life.

🔗 Find out more: www.nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

🎥 You may also find this video helpful: Pendle Cervical Screening- https://vimeo.com/1104945884/ea879e1d2c

19/01/2026

Noticed a change in your body? A lump, ongoing pain, weight loss, blood in your poo or blood in your p*e are all signs to speak to your doctor. Most symptoms are not cancer, but checking them early can make a difference.

19/01/2026

Here's a reminder that isn't real! 💙

No one day can define how we feel, especially if you're living with a health condition.

However you're feeling, that's okay. Remember that each day is about doing what works for you 🤗

💌 Share this with someone who needs to hear this.

16/01/2026

Found a lump that hasn’t gone away? Most lumps are not cancer, but it is important to get them checked.

14/01/2026

12/01/2026

Say no to va**ng.

10 – 15 v**e puffs are roughly equivalent to one cigarette.

We want to encourage and support families to have open and engaging conversations with young people to steer them away from these products.

For help and advice on talking to your child about va**ng visit, www.pha.site/va**ng

12/01/2026

TONIGHT IS OPENING NIGHT

Tonight we open our new club in Bacup. Feedback over the last few weeks has shown that Bacup needs this service in its community.

Our facilitators will be here to help you through the door and answer any question you may have.

If you’d like to attend Andys Man Club, the venue at:

The Circle, 10 St John's Ct, Fern St, Bacup , OL13 8BD

Starts at 7pm ( We recomend you come around 6.30pm to get your brews and biscuits and get settled before we start)

08/01/2026

Good health starts with eating well 🍎

Cold weather can take a toll on your body, but eating well is one of the best ways to keep your immune system strong.

✅ Warm, balanced meals help you stay nourished and energised.
✅ Plenty of fruit and vegetables provide essential vitamins to fight winter bugs.
✅ Keeping hydrated boosts immunity and helps prevent illnesses.

07/01/2026

5 DAYS TO GO

EVERY WEEK YOU CAN GET A FREE BREW AND BISCUIT

Come along 6.30pm till 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays)

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school