Adelaide Street Family Practice

11/09/2026

Did you miss our child safety email for parents and carers this month?

We covered:
🍂 Top tips for keeping children safe this autumn
🤔 Why young children swallow the weirdest things
🚸 Staying safe on the school run
🔥 What you need to know about carbon monoxide as the heating goes back on

Catch up here: https://mailchi.mp/capt/families-sep26

And if you’d like practical child safety advice delivered straight to your inbox each month, sign up here: https://capt.org.uk/sign-up/

You won't want to miss the next one!

10/09/2026

• 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.

10/09/2026

We are seeing a high demand for our services, you can help us by using the most appropriate health service for your needs, and only attending the emergency department or calling 999 for life threatening accidents, illness or injuries.

💊 Find a pharmacy
🏥Visiting an Urgent Treatment centre
🥼 Ask your GP about out of hours appointments
🧑‍💻 Contact NHS 111 by phone or online
📲For mental health support call NHS 111 and select option 2
👨‍👩‍👦Visit the online Alder Hey Symptom Checker for advice on common illnesses in children
🦷 Call the Emergency Dentist 0300 1234 010 for Lancashire services
❌ Please do not visit a loved one in hospital if you are feeling unwell yourself.

ℹ️ If you need to travel to our Emergency Department please consider bringing a phone charging cable, any medication you are on including inhalers and a payment method to use the vending machines to make your wait more comfortable.

💙 Our teams are doing everything they can to see and treat patients as quickly and safely as possible. Please treat us with respect.

Find out more about our local health services here:
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/feeling-unwell

10/09/2026

📢 Patient Notice

We would like to apologise, as unfortunately a number of our clinicians have called in sick today. This means we have very limited appointment availability and may take longer than usual to respond to requests.

If you have a minor illness or need advice on common conditions, please consider speaking to your local pharmacy first, as they can help with many health concerns without the need for a GP appointment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our team works hard to support patients and manage urgent clinical needs safely.

Thank you for your kindness and cooperation.

10/09/2026

While many foods could cause choking, some foods pose more of a risk than others.

Here’s why whole nuts are considered high-risk for small children and should be avoided for under 5s:

• Their hard texture and slippery, oily coating make it easier for them to slip down the throat before being fully chewed
• A whole nut can completely block a small child’s narrow airway. This can cut off their oxygen supply completely.
• Small children are still developing the coordination needed to breathe and swallow at the same time. Even with constant supervision, an unexpected cough, laugh, or gasp while eating can easily suck a slippery nut directly into the lungs or airway.

That’s why it’s recommended to grind or crush them into more manageable pieces for your young child.

Get your free guide to keeping children safe from choking: https://capt.org.uk/resources/choking-fact-sheet/

08/09/2026

There are still slots available for this Thursday's Showtots, our FREE baby and toddler group. Book in now for sensory play, fruit snacks and the chance to chat with other parents and carers over a brew. Lovely!

https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities/showtots-baby-and-toddler-session-3

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

💗 Could you recognise the signs of sepsis?

As part of Sepsis Awareness Month, we're encouraging everyone to learn the symptoms and share this important information with family and friends.

Sepsis can affect anyone, but young children, older adults, and people with long-term health conditions may be at greater risk.

The earlier sepsis is recognised and treated, the better the outcome.

Please take a moment to read our infographic and help spread awareness throughout our community.

07/09/2026

The new school year is the perfect opportunity to remind your children who walk to school independently about road safety.

Asking teens and tweens to put their phones away can feel like a losing battle. But devices can be a major distraction when it comes to crossing the road.

So, please talk to your child about the dangers and encourage them to put their phone down, take headphones out and look and listen carefully every time they cross a road.

More tips for a safer school journey: https://capt.org.uk/back-to-school-tips/

04/09/2026

Winter is coming, but flu doesn't have to stop you. 💙

We're starting to send flu vaccination invitations to eligible patients today. If you're invited, please book your appointment using the link provided or contact the practice.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against serious flu illness and helps protect those around you too.

💉 Look out for your invitation today.