Irwell Medical Practice

24/06/2026

💙 Take Control of Your Health with the NHS App 💙

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The NHS App gives you secure access to a range of NHS services, helping you manage your healthcare whenever you need it.

📅 Book and manage appointments
💊 Order repeat prescriptions
📋 View your health record
🩺 Check test results
💬 Receive messages from your GP practice
📍 Find local NHS services
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It's quick.
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Download today and discover how simple managing your healthcare can be.

📞 Irwell Medical Practice: 01706 335340
🌐 https://www.irwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

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23/06/2026

Junior Park Run – Stubbylee Park, Bacup

This is a free weekly running event designed specifically for children. It’s held at Stubbylee Park in Bacup, and the aim is to encourage young people to enjoy physical activity in a friendly, relaxed environment.

What the session involves:

🟢The run is 2 kilometres long, which is a manageable distance for children and suitable for all fitness levels.

🟢It’s completely free to take part.

🟢All abilities are welcome – children can run, jog, or even walk the course if they prefer. It’s all about having fun and being active rather than competing.

When it takes place:

🔴The event is held every Sunday morning at 9am.

🔴Families usually arrive a little earlier to warm up and get ready.

Who it’s for:

🔵The session is designed for children aged 4 to 14 years old.

🔵Younger children can take part as long as they are able to complete the route safely.

🔵Parents and carers can accompany their children around the course if needed.

Why it’s beneficial:

👉Encourages regular exercise in a fun, supportive setting.

👉Builds confidence and a sense of achievement.

👉Helps develop healthy habits from an early age.

👉Offers a great opportunity for families to get active together and be part of a local community event.

23/06/2026

Dear Patients,

All Practices in East Lancashire will be closed on Thursday 2nd July from 1pm-6.30pm for Protected Learning Time.

This enables Practices to provide dedicated training to their staff and to discuss and plan ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demand and support the wellbeing of their staff.

For all life threatening medical emergencies please call 999 as you normally would.
If you feel your request is urgent and cannot wait until the following day please hang up the phone and call 111 where a trained member of staff will triage your request.

For all routine requests for medical issues, results, appointments, prescriptions and general enquiries please complete an online triage request via our website or using the link below and we will respond within 3 working days.

https://florey.accurx.com/p/P81027

If you do not have access to the Internet or this service then please call us back on Friday 3rd July.

Thank you for your support and cooperation

Contact us about your request

22/06/2026

📣 Need help accessing our online services or the NHS App? We’re here to help! 💙

Join us at our upcoming DROP IN SESSIONS where our team will support patients with:
✅ Accessing the NHS App
✅ Learning how to contact us online
✅ Using your device for online services

📅 Tuesday 9th June – 10am–11am
📅 Thursday 25th June – 10am–11am

📍 Please find us on the Ground Floor.

Please bring the device you would normally use (phone, tablet, or laptop) and make sure it is charged or bring your charger with you.

Our nominated staff members will be available to answer any questions and provide support.

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

22/06/2026

🌍✨ Honouring the past. Celebrating contributions. Building a fairer future together. ✨🌍

Today, on Windrush Day, we recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of the Windrush Generation and their descendants to communities across the UK. Their strength, resilience, culture, and dedication have helped shape the society we live in today. 💙

At Irwell Medical Practice, we are proud to support and care for our diverse community with compassion, respect, and inclusivity for everyone. We understand that some patients may need extra support, and we are here to help — whether that’s interpreter services, accessibility support, help understanding letters, or longer appointments.

Your culture, your health, and your voice matter to us.
Thank you to the Windrush Generation and their families for everything you have given and continue to give. 🌈

📞 01706 335340
🌐 https://www.irwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

19/06/2026

📣 Community Update

We’re pleased to share that Rossendale Men’s Shed has officially reopened as of 9th February and is once again welcoming both new and returning members from across the community.

Rossendale Men’s Shed offers a friendly, informal space where men can come together for a brew ☕, a chat 💬, and the opportunity to get involved in practical projects 🛠️. We know how important connection and purpose are for wellbeing, especially for men who may be retired, living alone, or experiencing loneliness or mental health challenges 💙

Whether you’d like to work on a project, learn new skills, or simply enjoy good company and conversation, you’ll be made very welcome — no previous experience needed 🙌

Men’s Sheds are proven to support mental health, reduce isolation, and help people build friendships and confidence 🤝, and we’re proud to highlight this fantastic local resource 🌿

📍 Location: Haslingden Community Link, Haslingden, BB4 5PG
🕘 Opening times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
📞 For more information: Kris Corps – 07517 118526

If you think this could benefit you or someone you know, please consider sharing 💙

19/06/2026

🌿 National Clean Air Day – 19th June 🌿

Today is National Clean Air Day, a chance to raise awareness about the importance of clean air for our health and the environment. Air pollution can affect everyone, but it can be particularly harmful for children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions.

Breathing cleaner air can help improve our overall health, reduce the risk of respiratory problems, and support a healthier community.

🌱 Small changes can help make a difference:
🚶 Walking or cycling instead of driving when possible
🚌 Using public transport or car sharing
🚗 Avoiding leaving your car engine idling
🌳 Supporting greener spaces in our communities

By making small changes in our daily lives, we can all help create a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone.

18/06/2026

It's Men's Health Week!

And just a reminder, men can get breast cancer too. Know what's normal and if anything changes, make an appointment with the GP.

Early detection of breast cancer, can help save lives.

17/06/2026

💙👨 Men's Health Week 2026 👨💙

A FREE 10-minute scan could save your life.

Did you know that men aged 65 and over are offered a FREE NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening test?

An AAA is a swelling in the aorta (the main blood vessel that carries blood from your heart through your body). Most people with an AAA have **no symptoms**, which is why screening is so important.

🩺 The scan is:
✅ Free
✅ Quick (around 10 minutes)
✅ Painless
✅ Performed by ultrasound
✅ Results given straight away

Who should attend?

👨 Men are automatically invited during the year they turn 65.

📞 If you're over 65 and have never had your AAA screening, you can still request an appointment.

Risk factors include:

🚬 Smoking or previous smoking
❤️ High blood pressure
👨‍👦 Family history of AAA
📈 High cholesterol
🎂 Being male and over 65

Many men feel completely well before their screening appointment, which is why it's so important not to ignore your invitation.

💙 Early detection can save lives.

💙 It could be the most important 10 minutes you ever spend.

If you receive your invitation, please attend your appointment.

📞 Irwell Medical Practice: 01706 335340
🌐 https://www.irwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/