Burnett Edgar Medical Centre

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

Do you spend more time on your own than you'd like?

If you or someone you know is missing the joy of regular conversation, sign up to our free Telephone Friendship Service. We'll match you with a telephone friend for weekly phone calls at a scheduled time each week.

A weekly phone call can make all the difference when it comes to tackling loneliness, and sometimes it's just nice to talk. Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/4xTVKFQ

27/08/2026

📍 Did you know WorkWell South Cumbria covers the whole of South Cumbria?

From Barrow-in-Furness, Walney, Millom and Dalton-in-Furness, right through to Ulverston, Grange, Kendal, Milnthorpe, Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale - we’re here to support local people.

💚 If you’re a Westmorland & Furness resident, or registered with a GP surgery within the area, and you’re experiencing a health-related barrier to work, WorkWell South Cumbria may be able to help.

Our friendly service can provide personalised support to help you manage health-related challenges and move towards your work and wellbeing goals.

If you think WorkWell could support you, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Find out more: https://cumbriahealth.co.uk/workwell/
🔗 Refer today: https://dcrsinterface.azurewebsites.net/REFERRAL?R=145E9CFF

👉 You can also ask your GP, Work Coach or another healthcare professional about a referral.

Support is available across North Cumbria too, delivered by our colleagues at Work Well North Cumbria

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Good morning

Due to unprecedented levels of staff abscencies we are under extreme pressures. Which means answering calls etc may take a little longer.

We appreciate all of your patience at this time and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards
BEMC Team.

21/08/2026

Our team will be on hand to help at our Advice & Information Centre on Roose Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9RQ between 2pm - 4pm TODAY!

Our IT-Drop-in sessions are for those 50 and over who may require a little help with anything tech from using smartphones, tablets to computers. 💻

Our team can help with:
📲Demonstrating a range of functions on devices
📲Connecting to the internet and setting up email accounts
📲Transferring information from devices
📲Helping with online accounts such as health, energy, and entertainment

Please bring your devices fully charged along with leads and chargers.

For more information please email:
[email protected] or call us on 01229 831425 or just drop in and see us!

21/08/2026

If you've left school this summer, you've probably got plenty to organise for what's next. 🎓🔧
But don't let that stop you from getting your second dose of the MenB vaccine. ✅

⚠️ Two doses are needed for the best protection.

Who is eligible?

📅 Aged 17 to 18 and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

🏫 Under 25 and starting university or moving into eligible residential further education for the first time in autumn 2026

21/08/2026

There are thunderstorm warnings across the North West.

This can trigger symptoms in those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.