Yorkshire Street Medical Centre

12/08/2026

Managing the Menopause: Free NHS Talking Therapies course

NHS Talking Therapies is offering a free six-week interactive course, Managing the Menopause, designed to help people learn practical coping strategies to manage anxiety, stress, low mood and improve wellbeing during the menopause. The course is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.

Through a series of weekly online sessions, participants will explore topics including:
- Managing menopausal symptoms and accessing employment support
- Stress, worry and problem solving
- Restructuring thoughts
- Improving sleep and mood
- Building self-esteem and assertiveness
- Developing coping strategies and maintenance plans

The course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams and is available to people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Two courses are starting this autumn:
* 9 September – 14 October 2026
*11 November – 16 December 2026

Further information, including referral details and local contact numbers, can be found in the posters below

27/07/2026

Due to ongoing lab strikes at the hospital we are limited to the amount of blood tests we can do at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but the matter is completely out of our hands.

17/07/2026

Join Our Team – Become a Member of the YSMC Patient Participation Group (PPG)

We are currently looking for new members and still have spaces available on our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

The PPG meets quarterly (four times a year), with meetings held both face-to-face and online. We may also share relevant updates and information between meetings where appropriate.

📅 Next PPG Meeting
Tuesday 29 September
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Interested in Joining?

We welcome patients from all backgrounds and experiences. Becoming a member of our PPG is a great way to share your views, help shape local healthcare services, and have your voice heard.

For more information, please visit our website:

🔗 https://www.ourdoctors.co.uk/patient-participation-group

Or apply directly using our online form:

📝 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5Wk9JuaWek

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming new members to the group.

15/07/2026

Neu Way Support is a new service available across Lancashire and South Cumbria for families of children and young people aged 0–25 years who may have autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences.

The service is needs-led, meaning families do not need a diagnosis or to be on a waiting list to access support.

What support is available?

Neu Way Support offers:

Advice, guidance and practical resources
Information about local services and available support
Help understanding your child or young person's needs
Support to identify next steps and create a personalised plan
Signposting to education, health, community and voluntary sector services

Support is tailored to each family's individual circumstances.

Who can use the service?

Families of children and young people aged 0–25 who:

Have concerns about autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental differences
Are waiting for an assessment
Have recently received a diagnosis
Need information, advice or support to navigate services
How to access the service

Families can:

Self-refer directly, or
Ask a professional to help them access support

Website: www.springnorth.org.uk/projects/neu-way-support
Telephone: 0300 365 5030

Key message: Families can access advice, guidance and support for neurodevelopmental needs without needing a formal diagnosis.

11/07/2026

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Can’t find time to make an appointment for a smear in Surgery. Drop into Asda car park on the 30th June from 10.30am to 4.00pm. No appointments necessary

12/06/2026

We have been informed by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust that staff working in the blood sciences departments at Blackburn Royal Hospital and Burnley General Hospital will be taking part in industrial action on the following dates:

15 to 19 June - 22 to 26 June - 29 June to 3 July - 6 to 10 July

Unfortunately, this means the laboratories at both hospitals will have a reduced capacity, which will lead to longer waiting times for patients to receive results of blood tests.

We appreciate this may be frustrating, but we would politely ask patients not to contact the practice to chase up the results of blood tests, as we will be unable to make things happen any quicker.

Thank you to all patients for your continued support and understanding.

27/05/2026

We are proud to be raising money for the British Heart Foundation after the team at Yorkshire Street Medical Centre nominated and selected them as our Charity of the Year for 2026–2027.

Over the next 12 months, we hope you will support us as we help shine a light on the incredible work the BHF does.

Local cardiovascular disease statistics from British Heart Foundation state that 13,000 people in Burnley are living with cardiovascular disease. That 60% of maximum capacity of turf moor.

Our fabulous Nurse Melanie Kay is kicking us off and has signed up for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run half Marathon taking place on 31st May 2026

You can read Mel's story and donate here https://ajbellgreatmanchesterrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/melanie-kay?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1dennhax093pu

We are still finalising the rest of our fundraising activities, but we are certain there will be plenty of fancy dress — or at the very least, some colourful outfits involved along the way!

Thank you again for all your continued support.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/ysmc4bhf?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL