The Village Practice

24/12/2025

All at The Village Practice would like to wish all our patients a very safe and health Christmas.

Adrian, Ahmed, Andy, Anna, Ansarullah, Ashleigh, Avishek, Barbara, Ben, Brioni, Catheryn, Charlie, Courteney, Dan , Danielle, Diane, Emily, Fatima, Hannah, Helen, Hessa, Holli, Jenny, Joanna, Jodi, Julie, Karen, Kay, Keran, Kevin, Linda, Lisa, Lorna, Martina, Meghann, Nicola, Paul, Rachel, Rehan, Saira, Sarah, Sasha, Sharaz, Stella, Stephen, Sue, Toni, Tony and Vinesh

Should you require medical advice or treatment during our Christmas closure, please see our website: https://practice365.co.uk/p81133/2025/12/22/christmas-closure/

22/12/2025

Our practice will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 18:30 on Wednesday 24th to 08:00 on Monday 29th December. During this time, we will not be able to provide routine appointments or prescription services.

If you need medical advice or treatment while we are closed, please use one of the following alternatives:

• NHS 111 – Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for urgent medical advice and urgent prescriptions.

• Pharmacies – Many local pharmacies remain open and can provide advice and treatment for minor illnesses.

• Urgent Care Centres / Walk-in Clinics – Check local availability for non-emergency care.

• Emergency Services – For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency department.

We wish all our patients a safe and healthy festive season.

17/12/2025

Thanks to Sasha and Barbara from our social prescribing team for organising our winter wellness event at Poulton today.

Thanks to all those who came with a stall, to have a look round or to sing 🎵

13/11/2025

🎄🎁 Christmas Food Drive 🎁🎄

Today is the day! From 12th November to 17th December, we’re collecting all your non-perishable goodies — tins, treats, and toiletries!

Drop off points are -
💚The Village Practice
❤️Beechwood Surgery - Thornton Cleveleys
💚Lockwood GP Surgery
❤️Queensway Medical Centre

30/10/2025

📢 Thornton Medical Centre; Important Patient Notice – Assistance Dogs Only from 1st November

Following patient feedback, we would like to inform everyone that from 1 November, only assistance dogs will be permitted to enter the practice building.

This change helps us maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients — especially those with allergies, anxieties, or medical conditions.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 🐾💙

The Thornton Practice & The Village Practice

10/10/2025

Don't forget to join theWIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team from 2pm till 4 today for a brew and chat (and cake) to find out how they can support you.

09/10/2025

Join us for World Mental Health Day on 10th October. We will be at Lockwood GP Surgery 10am - 12pm and then at The Village Practice 2pm - 4pm

07/10/2025

On Wednesday afternoon, 8 October, there will be changes to our service to accommodate training for all staff.

Our phone lines will close at 1pm.

During this time the reception will be staffed and we will be seeing patients.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however this is to allow us to provide all staff training activities.

We will open as normal at 8am on Thursday 9 October

05/10/2025

Join WIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team for World Mental Health Day on Friday 1 0th October.

They will be at Lockwood GP Surgery 10am - 12pm and then here at The Village Practice 2pm - 4pm

03/10/2025

💉 Village Practice patients, don’t delay,
Your flu & Covid jabs are tomorrow — come our way! 🌧️

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📅 Tomorrow’s the day, from 8 until 2,
🏥 Village Practice patients — this clinic’s for you.
✅ If you’re eligible and haven’t yet booked,
👉 Come along for your jab — it’s well worth a look!

🌧️ The weather may pour, but don’t worry, don’t strain,
🚫 No need to queue early in wind or in rain.
⏰ If 8 is your slot and you’re running a bit late,
🚪 You’ll still be seen — we’ll keep open the gate.

😊 So pop in tomorrow, we’ll see you then,
❤️ Protecting your health again and again.
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Our flu/Covid clinic will be taking place tomorrow 8am - 2pm. If you are eligible and a Village Practice patient and have not booked an appointment you are able to attend and have your vaccination.

Bad weather is predicted for tomorrow. the clinic WILL still go ahead.

If your appointment is at 8am there is no need to be standing in the rain to make sure you are there for 8am. If you are a little late you will still get seen (providing you are there for 2pm).

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow

01/10/2025

29/09/2025

From 12 noon on Friday 3 October 2025, our prescription voicemail service will no longer be available. After this date, patients will not be able to order repeat prescriptions via voicemail.

We have listened carefully to patient feedback and are introducing a process to ensure everyone can continue to order prescriptions with ease without the need to leave a voicemail.

Further information can be found at: https://practice365.co.uk/p81133/2025/09/29/prescription-voicemail-service-ending/