Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice

12/02/2026

💉 Vaccines help protect against serious illness and complications.

Our GP team is happy to answer any questions you may have. Please get in touch if you would like more information.

09/02/2026

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, show your heart some love! ❤️

We often think of hearts in terms of romance… but your real heart works hard for you every day. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, yet it’s one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

This Valentine’s Day, why not make a healthy promise to yourself (and those who love you) by getting your blood pressure checked?
It’s quick, simple, and could make a life-saving difference.

📞 Contact the practice to book your blood pressure check today.
Because the best kind of love is looking after your health 💕

09/02/2026

🩺 Keeping your vaccinations up to date helps protect you and those around you.

If you’re unsure whether you are due a vaccine, please contact your surgery for advice.

06/02/2026

Help improve breast screening services 💗

Together, we can make breast screening work better for everyone.
Your feedback can help improve local NHS breast screening services across Yorkshire and the North East. The survey:
✔️ Takes just 5 minutes
✔️ Is anonymous and confidential

Women like you are already sharing their views to help shape a service that respects the needs of women from all backgrounds.

If you are aged 47–53, the NHS would love to hear from you.

Please take part in their short survey and help make breast screening better for future generations of women.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6989W6R

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day – 4 February 2026

Today is World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness and support everyone affected by cancer in our community.

A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, not just for patients but for their families and carers too. If you or someone you love has been affected, please remember help is available.

🩺 You can contact us if:
• You’re worried about new or ongoing symptoms
• You need support during or after cancer treatment
• You’re struggling with your physical or mental wellbeing

📞 We can also signpost you to:
• Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support
• NHS cancer services
• Local counselling and wellbeing services
• Carer and family support organisations

Early advice and support really can make a difference. Please don’t ignore symptoms or delay asking for help.

04/02/2026

🌿 Bereavement Support in Windermere 🌿

We’re really pleased to share that Compassionate Café is now open in Windermere 💬☕

Compassionate Café – Windermere
📍 Ladyholme Centre
🕐 Every Thursday | 1–3pm

This is a gentle, welcoming space for anyone in the community experiencing loss. Led by St Mary’s Hospice staff and trained volunteers, the café offers a place to sit, talk — or simply be — in a supportive, understanding environment, with a cup of tea and friendly faces.

✨ No need to book – just drop in
✨ Open to anyone, whether your loss is recent or long ago

You don’t have to go through it alone 🤍

Windermere, Bowness & Ambleside Everything Ladyholme Bowness and Windermere Community Centre Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice Lakes Parish Council

04/02/2026

Hi everyone,

WE WANT YOU!

Are you a people-person, with great communication skills and a positive attitude? Would you like to work in a beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District, supported by our fantastic team?

We're happy to announce that Windermere & Bowness Medical Practice are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our brilliant team.

Click the link for more info (and please share the link, or this post, with anyone you know that might be interested) …

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0554-26-0016?searchFormType=main&keyword=Windermere&language=en

If you’ve got any questions or would like a tour or a chat, just let us know. 😊

Take care,
Nick@Windermere.

02/02/2026

Just tap the app to easily request your repeat prescription.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App.

02/02/2026

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz and see how your lifestyle stacks up.
⏱️ Just 5 minutes to get:
✅ A personalised score out of 10
✅ Practical tips to improve your health
✅ Links to NHS resources and free apps

💙 Start your journey to a healthier you today:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

30/01/2026

🩺 Want to make healthier choices this year? Start with a quick NHS quiz!

The NHS has launched a free Healthy Choices Quiz to help you understand your health and wellbeing.

⏱️ It only takes around 5 minutes to complete and asks a few simple questions about your lifestyle.
You’ll receive:
✅ A score out of 10
✅ Advice on how you’re doing in key areas
✅ Personalised recommendations
✅ Links to trusted NHS resources and free apps to support you

Start your journey to a healthier lifestyle today:
Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz here: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

29/01/2026

Verity will be at Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice on Tuesday 3rd February 9-12 for our monthly drop-in (first Tuesday of every month).

Our service supports people across the whole of South Cumbria and we’re keen to be more accessible in local communities.

If you have a physical or mental health condition and are struggling at work or returning to work, come along for an informal chat about how we can help.

Please note, you don't have to be a patient at the medical practice to drop-in.

No appointment needed — come along to say hello and ask questions 💬