Whalley Surgery

Whalley Surgery Welcome to Sabden and Whalley Medical Group providing medical care for Whalley and surrounding areas.

Please bear in mind that there are roadworks outside of the Sabden Surgery and this means that patients are unable to ac...
02/02/2026

Please bear in mind that there are roadworks outside of the Sabden Surgery and this means that patients are unable to access the car park and will need to park on the road.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)A urinary tract infection can affect your your urinary tract including your bladder (cyst...
23/01/2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

A urinary tract infection can affect your your urinary tract including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTI may be treated with antibiotics, but they are not always needed.

Symptoms of a UTI:
🔹Pain or a burning sensation when p*eing (dysuria)
🔹Needing to p*e more often than usual.
🔹Needing to p*e suddenly or more urgently than usual.
🔹Pee that looks cloudy.
🔹Lower tummy pain or pain in your back just under the ribs.

Treatment for UTIs:
If a pharmacist or GP thinks you have a urinary tract infection, they may do a urine test, although this is not always needed.

A GP may also:
🔹Offer self-care advice and recommend taking a painkiller.
🔹Give you a prescription for a short course of antibiotics.
🔹Ask you to wait for 48 hours before getting antibiotics in case your symptoms go away on their own.

Selfcare:
There are plenty of things you can do to help ease the symptoms of a UTI such as:
🔹Take paracetamol (please refer to the pack for the recommended dosage).
🔹Get plenty of rest.
🔹Drink plenty of water.

NHS App helpdesk - 22nd January 2026.We will be hosting an NHS App help desk on Thursday 22nd January 2026 between 9am -...
21/01/2026

NHS App helpdesk - 22nd January 2026.

We will be hosting an NHS App help desk on Thursday 22nd January 2026 between 9am - 12pm. Please attend the session if you need specialist advice on using or setting up the app.

Did you know that between 1st December 2025 - 31st December 2025, we booked 5216 appointments and 120 of these appointme...
21/01/2026

Did you know that between 1st December 2025 - 31st December 2025, we booked 5216 appointments and 120 of these appointments where not attended.

Whilst we understand that appointments can sometimes be overlooked, we ask that you cancel your appointment as soon as possible, so we can offer your appointment to someone else.

Young people's mental health advice sessionsDo you struggle with your mental health or have a family member who does? Yo...
13/01/2026

Young people's mental health advice sessions

Do you struggle with your mental health or have a family member who does? You can now participate in one or more of the below sessions to gain specific advice on how to help ease mental health symptoms.

MMRV vaccines Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhoo...
09/01/2026

MMRV vaccines

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

Additional information can be found using the link below:
nhs.uk/mmrv

🩷Don't put it off - Book your smear today! 🩷Cervical screening (smear) is a test to check the health of the cervix and h...
07/01/2026

🩷Don't put it off - Book your smear today! 🩷

Cervical screening (smear) is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. All women aged 25 - 64 are invited for cervical screen every five years.

🩷What happens at your cervical screening appointment?
Cervical screening involves taking a small sample of cells from your cervix for testing. This test is carried out by a member of our nursing team. The Nurse will put a smooth tube-shaped speculum into your va**na and open your cervix. Using a soft brush, they will take a small sample of cells from your cervix. Once the sample has been taken the nurse will close and remove the speculum and leave you to get dressed.

Whilst we understand some women may feel anxious about having their cervical screening, please note that our nursing team have undergone extensive training and are equipped to support you through your appointment.

🩷After your test
Your cervical screening results are usually sent to you in the NHS App or by letter. Sometimes you may be asked to call your GP to get the results.

NHS App helpdesk We will be hosting an NHS App helpdesk on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 9am - 12pm. Please feel free t...
06/01/2026

NHS App helpdesk

We will be hosting an NHS App helpdesk on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 9am - 12pm.

Please feel free to call into the Whalley site to receive a demonstration on using the app or to get help and guidance on how to set up your NHS App account.

❄️🌫️Be prepared for the cold, snow and icy conditions ❄️🌫️There are several things you can do to prepare and protect you...
05/01/2026

❄️🌫️Be prepared for the cold, snow and icy conditions ❄️🌫️

There are several things you can do to prepare and protect your health during the colder winter months such as:

▪️Stay warm - Wear layers (hats, gloves, scarves) when outside to keep you warm.
▪️Eat and drink well - Regular hot meals and drinks to fuel your body can help your body to regulate its temperature.
▪️Stay active - Move around more indoors every hour to help circulation and mood.
▪️Be safe outdoors - Wear shoes with good grip to prevent falls on ice, and use salt/grit on paths.
▪️Beware of cold air - Close bedroom windows at night; breathing cold air can increase the risk of chest infections.
▪️Where possible, stay connected and reach out to vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they have access to warmth, basic supplies and any medication they may take.

For additional information and support, please access the Gov website via the below link:
https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/be-informed-about-hazards/cold-weather-snow-ice/

Did you know that the Happy Mind Society is a UK based psychology-informed wellbeing service, that have created a free a...
05/01/2026

Did you know that the Happy Mind Society is a UK based psychology-informed wellbeing service, that have created a free app offering gentle, NHS-appropriate tools to support patients with anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm.

New year = New goals! Why not set yourself goals that could help improve your overall health such as:▪️Quit smoking ▪️Be...
02/01/2026

New year = New goals! Why not set yourself goals that could help improve your overall health such as:

▪️Quit smoking
▪️Better weight management - loose weight if needed.
▪️Improve your mental wellbeing
▪️Take part in dry January to reduce your alcohol intake
▪️Get more active

There are many benefits associated with reducing your alcohol intake, quitting smoking or becoming more active such as, reduced risk of heart attacks, cancers, stroke as well as improved mental health and wellbeing.

We would like to wish all of our patients, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!From all the t...
24/12/2025

We would like to wish all of our patients, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

From all the team at the Sabden and Whalley Medical Group!

Address

The Surgery, 42 King Street Whalley
Whalley
BB79SL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441254919888

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