Stanley Court Surgery

18/05/2026

🚦TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN THE VILLLAGE 🚦

Polite Notice
Please leave extra time for your journey if attending for appointments today.

10/05/2026

06/05/2026

This is a bit of a long shot, but we have had a document filled in (like the one on this post) with multiple blood pressure readings and dropped off at the practice.
However, the patient name part wasn’t filled in. If you think this was you and you are still awaiting a plan from the surgery.
please contact the practice.
Dr Jen Graham

06/05/2026

💉 💉💉💉Protect Yourself - RSV Vaccine Available Now for all patients 75 and over💉💉💉💉

Many people have not heard of RSV, but it is a common virus that can cause serious chest infections, pneumonia and breathing problems in older adults.

While it may seem like just a cold, RSV can sometimes lead to severe illness and hospital admission.

The good news? A vaccine is now available to help protect eligible patients. RSV SEASON IS USUALLY STARTS AROUND SEPTEMBER.
Having it before the winter will protect you.

✅ Helps reduce the risk of serious illness
✅ Helps lower the chance of hospital admission
✅ Helps keep you well and independent
✅ Extra protection during winter months

If you have received an invitation from the surgery, please book your appointment.
If you have relatives in this age group or you haven’t had an invite please contact the surgery to get booked in.

💙 A quick vaccine could make a big difference this winter.

05/05/2026

16/04/2026

🔴Important Information- major virgin network outage affecting GP sites in Lancashire🔴

Please be aware there is a major network outage affecting several surgery sites in Lancashire. This is also affecting local homes and business sites.

Virgin are looking into this as a matter of high importance and urgency.

We will update when we know more.

Thanks
Stanley Court Surgery

10/04/2026

‼️‼️‼️Patient Safety Notice – Please Be Aware of Scam Messages‼️‼️‼️‼️

We’ve recently had a number of patients—particularly older patients—receive messages about supposed hospital appointments.

These messages may:
• Ask you to click a link
• Request personal details such as your date of birth
• Lead to an error page or appear suspicious
• Refer to consultants or services not based in the UK

⚠️ These messages are likely to be scams.

Please remember:
✔️ The NHS will not ask for sensitive personal information via unsolicited text or email links
✔️ Official appointment letters or texts will come from recognised UK services
✔️ If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts

📞 If you receive a message like this and are unsure, do not click the link. Instead, contact the practice and we will be happy to check it for you.

Please share this with family members or anyone who may be vulnerable ❤️

08/04/2026

💉🩺RSV Vaccination’s🩺💉

We are offering patients over 75 years of age a vaccination to protect against RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus). Studies have shown that the virus can be responsible for admissions to hospital in the winter months with pneumonia, especially in patients over the age of 75. Please pass this message onto any family/friends to make them aware. Please call the surgery to make an appointment.

Find out about the RSV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and common side effects.

06/04/2026

APRIL = BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS

Most people ignore the early signs of bowel cancer.
Don’t be one of them.

Because when it’s caught early…
it’s highly treatable.

👇 Would you recognise the warning signs?
• A change in your bowel habits that won’t go away
• Blood in your stool
• Ongoing stomach pain or bloating
• Unexplained weight loss
• Constant, unexplained fatigue

⚠️ Here’s the truth:
Bowel cancer often starts silently.
Screening can pick it up before you even feel unwell.

💬 It’s not embarrassing.
💬 It’s not “probably nothing.”
💬 It’s your health.

✔️ Don’t ignore symptoms
✔️ Do the NHS screening test when invited
✔️ Get checked if something feels off
✔️ Talk about it — you might help someone else

24/03/2026

👁️ Urgent Eye Problems? You May Not Need a GP Appointment

Did you know you can access free NHS urgent eye care at your local optician?

The Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) is available for both adults and children registered with a GP and can help with:

🔴 Red or painful eyes
✨ Sudden flashes or floaters
👁️ Sudden changes or loss of vision
🪶 Something stuck in your eye

📞 How it works:
• Call a participating optician directly (appointments are usually needed)
• You’ll be assessed and, if urgent, seen within 24 hours
• Appointments may be by phone, video, or in person

👩‍⚕️ If needed, the optometrist can:
•Treat and advise
•Refer you directly to hospital eye services
•guide you back to your GP if appropriate

💡 This service helps you get the right care quickly and frees up GP appointments for other medical needs.

👉 Find your nearest participating practice:
primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice

Please note: This is not a routine sight test and doesn’t cover ongoing conditions like glaucoma or diabetic eye disease.


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Find your nearest optometry practice offering Minor and Urgent Eye Care services or Easy Eye Care for patients with learning disabilities or autism.