Whalley Surgery

08/05/2026

Job opportunity: Salaried GP

We are looking for a salaried GP to join our existing team of 5 partners, 5 salaried GPs, ANP, a team of nurses and a large admin, dispensary and reception team.

For additional information or to apply, please use the link below:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0046-26-0000

05/05/2026

Do you care for a young person or adult with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, and are you worried that they may go missing?

There are things you can do to prepare for this by completing a Know Me to Help Me form.

Know Me to Help Me is a service where you can submit up-to-date information about those who may be at risk of going missing. This can help our officers save valuable time if this happens, giving us the best chance to find them.

Learn more on our website: https://orlo.uk/4tTHY

27/04/2026

🌸Early May Bank Holiday Opening Times 🌸

Please be reminded that there will be some changes to our opening times over the bank holiday weekend.

To ensure you receive your repeat medication before the bank holiday, please order your medication no later than Wednesday 29th April 2026.

15/04/2026

‼️Advance notice ‼️

Please note that both surgeries will have afternoon closures on Wednesday 22nd April for essential staff training.

Thank-you

14/04/2026

Are you aged 75 or older? If so, you are eligible to receive your RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) which helps reduce the risk of serious illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

To book your appointment, please use the NHS App or contact a member of our reception team on 01254 919888.

13/04/2026

OUR ANNUAL CAKE SALE IS BACK... in support of Lupus UK!

🧁Come and join us on Tuesday 19th May between 14:00pm - 17:00pm, to purchase a homemade sweet treat (or two)!

🧁If you are unable to attend on the day, but would still like to support our fundraising efforts, you can do so by leaving a donation on our Just Giving page using the below link:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/sabden-and-whalley-medical-group-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

10/04/2026

Breast Cancer awareness

Catching the signs and symptoms of breast cancer early can have a huge impact on your diagnosis and treatment plans. It is recommended that you arrange and appointment as soon as possible, should you notice any of the symptoms.

Signs and symptoms:
Firstly, it is important to note that the symptoms may vary depending on the individual, however the main symptoms include:

🩷A lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit.
🩷A change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling or redness.
🩷A change in the size or shape of 1 or both breasts.
🩷Nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breast feeding).
🩷A change in the shape or look of your ni**le, such as turning inwards (inverted ni**le) or a rash on it (may look like eczema).
🩷Pain in your breast or armpit which does not go away.

What will happen at your GP appointment?

The GP will ask you about your symptoms. They may also ask about any breast screening you have had before, and if anyone in your family has had breast cancer.

If you have a lump or unusual changes, the GP may ask to look at it and examine your breasts (should you wish to have a chaperone, you can request this during your appointment).

You may get a referral for additional testing or to see a specialist at a breast clinic, if the GP thinks you have symptoms that could be cancer. This does not definitely mean you have cancer.

Additional information and support:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer

01/04/2026

Covid-19 vaccines for the over 75s and immunosuppressed.

The covid-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you are at an increased risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19. The vaccines are offered because viruses changes and protection fades over time. It is important to top up your protection if you're eligible.

You can now receive your spring booster if you are:
▪️Aged 75 or over
▪️Aged between 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

Eligible patients can book their appointment via the booking link within their SMS invites or by telephoning the Practice on 01254 919888.

25/03/2026

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccines

From 1st April 2026 we will be hosting additional RSV vaccination clinics for patients aged 80 years and older to receive their vaccine, as per NHS guildlines.

You can arrange your appointment by contacting a member of our reception team on 01254 919888.

24/03/2026

Please be reminded that there will be some changes to our dispensary opening times tomorrow.

Thankyou

Advance notice - Dispensary closure.

Please note that there will be some changes to the dispensary opening times at both sites on 25th March 2026.

Whalley Dispensary will be closed between 11am - 1pm.

Sabden Dispensary will be closed between 11am - 1:30pm.

Please note that you can still order your repeat medication during these hours by using the NHS App.

Thankyou

23/03/2026

🌸Easter Bank Holiday 🌸

Please note that both surgeries will be closed for the easter bank holidays. This may affect when you need to order your repeat medication to avoid being without over the bank holiday.

In order to guarantee your medication request being ready ahead of the bank holiday, please make sure you place your order no later than Tuesday 31st March.