Whitworth Medical Centre

24/03/2026

Come along to the Haslingden Community Link Thursday 26th March 10am - 2pm and find out how we can help you!!

05/03/2026

Total Triage using e-Consult is now active and available to use via our practice website. We are currently experiencing problems with using this with the NHS app but this is in the process of being resolved and should be available in the near future. In the meantime please access the form via :

Starting Monday 2nd March 2026!

03/03/2026

On Wednesday 4th March, the surgery will be closed from 1pm to provide dedicated training to the staff and discuss ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demands and support the wellbeing of the staff.
If you feel your request is urgent and cannot wait until the following day, please call 111. If you require urgent medical assistance, please call 999.
All pre-booked appointments will not be affected and will go ahead as normal.
Kind regards,
Whitworth Medical Centre

27/02/2026

Say Goodbye the the 8:00am Phone Rush and Queuing for the surgery to open! 🖐️📞

From Monday 2nd March 2026 we're changing how you request appointments.

✅Submit anytime: No need to wait for phone lines to open
✅Every appointment request is Triaged by a clinician
✅Get a response by the end of the next working day

https://www.whitworthmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/

25/02/2026

Starting Monday 2nd March 2026

10/02/2026

06/02/2026

From Monday 2nd March 2026 our appointment system is changing to the Total Triage model. Ahead of the change we are encouraging patients to download the NHS App which has many benefits to patients.

02/02/2026

On Tuesday 3rd February, the surgery will be closed from 1pm to provide dedicated training to the staff and discuss ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demands and support the wellbeing of the staff.
If you feel your request is urgent and cannot wait until the following day, please call 111. If you require urgent medical assistance, please call 999.
All pre-booked appointments will not be affected and will go ahead as normal.
Kind regards,
Whitworth Medical Centre

27/01/2026

📢 New Appointment System - Total Triage
📢 Monday 2nd March

Find out more on our website: https://www.whitworthmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/health-information/total-triage/

23/01/2026

🩺 Have you booked your NHS Health Check yet? The NHS Health Check van is back!

If you’re aged 40–74, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check. It helps spot early signs of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and stroke — often before symptoms appear.

✅ Free
✅ Takes around 20–30 minutes
✅ Could make a big difference to your future health

Please follow the link to book your appointment: https://fcms.simplybook.it/v2/ /service/861

Your health matters — don’t put it off 💙

23/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

21/01/2026

From Monday 2nd March 2026 our appointment system is changing, to find out more visit our website: https://www.whitworthmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/health-information/total-triage/