Waterloo Medical Centre

08/09/2026

• CERVICAL SCREENING DROP-IN CLINICS • Is your cervical screening test (smear test) due or overdue?

The NHS is bringing a mobile cervical screening service to Blackpool, making it easier for you to attend locally.

The test takes around 10 minutes and is carried out in a private, discreet setting by trained, female clinicians. No appointment needed - just drop in!

*️⃣ Thurs 10 Sept, Lidl, Devonshire Road
*️⃣ Fri 18 Sept, Tesco Extra

All clinics open between 11.00am to 4.00pm.

07/09/2026

‼️ The phone lines will be closed on Wednesday 9th September from 1pm due to staff training. ‼️

We will be open for collection of fit notes, blood cards and any prebooked appointments until 8.00pm 👍🏻

‼️ If you are requiring urgent assistance that can’t wait until the next working day please contact 111 or for life threatening emergencies dial 999.‼️

🩺We will then be open as normal on Thursday 10th September at 8am.🩺
Thank you - Team WMC ❤️

03/09/2026

💉The flu vaccine clinics are now available to book by appointment only💉

'☎️📱Please book via the link on the text message received or contact the surgery on 01253 344219 ☎️📱

Are you eligible?

Flu vaccines are given to patients who :

▪️Are 65 or over
▪️Have long term health condition
▪️Are pregnant
▪️Are a carer
▪️Live with someone who is immunocompromised
▪️Are 2 - 3 years old
▪️Are a frontline health or social care worker

If you are unsure please contact the surgery or speak to the receptionist who will be able to assist.

Please support your GP practice and book with us 💙

27/08/2026

📢 WE’RE RECRUITING! 📢

We’re looking for a Receptionist to join our friendly team here at Waterloo Medical Centre 🏥💙

If you’re friendly, approachable, organised and enjoy working as part of a busy team, we’d love to hear from you!

For full details, job description and information on how to apply, please visit NHS Jobs https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2720-26-0006

👉 Please share with anyone you think may be interested!

27/08/2026

🌞Please see when we will be closed over the Summer Bank Holiday🌞

💊Also make sure you have enough medication for over the Bank Holiday period.💊

Some local pharmacies will be open on bank holidays and are able to provide expert advice and deal with minor ailments and illnesses.
Please click the link below of which pharmacies will be open on Bank Holiday weekend :
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy See less

06/08/2026

🚧 Watson Road Junction – Temporary Closure Update 🚧

If you're travelling to the practice over the next couple of weeks, please be aware of ongoing roadworks at the Watson Road junction as part of the St Annes Road improvement scheme.

Due to a water pipe leak further along St Annes Road, the work programme has been adjusted to allow United Utilities to carry out repairs. To help keep the overall project on track, work at the Watson Road junction has been brought forward.

📅 Closure dates:
🔸 Thursday 6 August & Friday 7 August – Junction closed for carriageway planing works
🔸 Saturday 8 August & Sunday 9 August – Junction reopens for the Air Show weekend
🔸 Monday 10 August to Friday 21 August – Junction closes again while further works are completed

🚗 During the closures, vehicles will only be able to travel southbound on St Annes Road. All other approaches and exits at the junction will be closed.

Alternative routes: ➡️ Marton Drive southbound – via Watson Road and Hawes Side Lane
➡️ Watson Road westbound – via Marton Drive
➡️ Watson Road eastbound – via Beverley Grove

Please allow extra time for your journey if you have an appointment at the practice.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential improvements are carried out. 🙏

🚧 Watson Road junction temporary closure 🚧

Please be advised of a temporary closure of the Watson Road junction as part of the ongoing St Annes Road improvement works.

Due to a water pipe leak further along St Annes Road, the programme of works has been adjusted to allow United Utilities to complete repairs. Bringing forward work at the Watson Road junction allows the team to continue working in areas that remain accessible, helping to keep the overall project on schedule.

The junction will be closed today and tomorrow (Thursday 6 August and Friday 7 August) while carriageway planing works are carried out. During these works, the road surface will be reduced to a depth that is unsuitable for vehicles to drive over.

The junction will be reopened on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August to accommodate increased traffic during the Air Show weekend.

The junction will then close again from Monday 10 August until Friday 21 August to allow further works to be completed safely.

During the closure periods, vehicles will only be able to travel southbound on St Annes Road, maintaining the existing one-way system across the junction. All other approaches and exits will be closed.

Alternative routes:
➡️ Marton Drive southbound – via Watson Road and Hawes Side Lane
➡️ Watson Road westbound – via Marton Drive
➡️ Watson Road eastbound – via Beverley Grove

Road closure signage will remain in place to guide road users throughout the works.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank road users for their patience while we carry out these essential improvements.

28/07/2026

🚧 Temporary Road Closure – Watson Road Junction 🚧

Please be aware that, due to ongoing improvement works on St Annes Road, the Watson Road junction will remain closed until tomorrow evening.

The closure is necessary while road planing works are carried out, making the road surface unsuitable for vehicles to use.

During this time: ✅ Vehicles can only travel southbound on St Annes Road through the existing one-way system. ❌ All other approaches and exits at the junction will be closed.

Alternative routes: 🚗 Marton Drive southbound – via Watson Road and Hawes Side Lane
🚗 Watson Road westbound – via Marton Drive
🚗 Watson Road eastbound – via Beverley Grove

Road closure signs are in place to help guide motorists.

If you are travelling to the practice, please allow extra time for your journey and plan your route accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential works are completed. 🙏

⚠️ Watson Road Junction – temporary closure

As part of the ongoing improvement works on St Annes Road, the Watson Road junction will remain closed until tomorrow evening.

This closure is in place because planing works are being carried out and the road surface will be reduced to a depth that is unsuitable for vehicles to drive over.

During the closure, vehicles will only be able to travel southbound on St Annes Road, the existing one-way system across the junction. All other approaches and exits will be closed.

🚗 Marton Drive southbound – alternative route via Watson Road and Hawes Side Lane
🚗 Watson Road westbound - alternative route via Marton Drive
🚗 Watson Road eastbound - alternative route via Beverley Grove

Road closure signage is in place to guide road users.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank road users and local residents for their patience while these essential works are carried out.

28/07/2026

🚧 Patient Notice – Upcoming Roadworks 🚧

Please be aware that major resurfacing works will be taking place on St Annes Road between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane from 27 July to 4 September.

During this time, St Annes Road will be closed northbound, with a southbound one-way system in place. Clearly signed diversion routes will be available, and some journeys to the practice may take longer than usual.

If you have an appointment during this period, we kindly ask that you allow extra time for your journey to help ensure you arrive on time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these improvement works are carried out.

For more information and diversion routes, please visit: www.blackpool.gov.uk/RoadClosures

🛣️ Major improvements coming to St Annes Road!

We’re pleased to share that major resurfacing works are planned for St Annes Road.

From Monday 27 July to Friday 4 September, we’ll be upgrading St Annes Road between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane.

We will be delivering long‑term improvements, making everyday journeys safer and smoother for everyone.

🚦 A northbound closure will be in place throughout the works, with a southbound one-way system so the work can be carried out safely. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place.

We’ve scheduled the works during the school summer holidays to help reduce disruption for families and school traffic.

📅 27 July – 4 September
📍 St Annes Road (Waterloo Road to Pedders Lane)

Thank you for your patience while we make Blackpool better.

👉 For more information and diversion routes, visit: www.blackpool.gov.uk/RoadClosures

21/07/2026

📢 Could You Be a ‘Ghost Patient’? 📢

We are asking all patients to keep their registration details up to date to help ensure you remain registered with the practice and continue to receive important NHS communications.

A ‘ghost patient’ is someone who may be incorrectly removed from their GP practice list because their details cannot be confirmed during NHS patient list validation checks. NHS England or Primary Care Support England (PCSE) may contact you as part of this routine process.

✅ If you receive a letter from NHS England or PCSE, please do not ignore it. • Follow the instructions provided. • Check and confirm your details are correct. • Let us know as soon as possible if you have moved address.

Keeping your details up to date helps:
✔️ Ensure you stay registered with your GP practice.
✔️ Make sure you receive NHS communications, such as screening invitations and vaccination reminders.
✔️ Help the practice receive the correct funding to provide care for registered patients.

⚠️ If you do not respond to a PCSE verification letter, you could be removed from the practice list without realising it and may need to re-register before you can book GP appointments.

If you have friends or family who have not contacted their GP practice for several years, please encourage them to check that their details are up to date.

If you need any help, please contact the practice.