Court Thorn Surgery

27/07/2026

Did you know you can see messages about your care in the NHS App?

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers.

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

17/07/2026

💙 Please be kind to our Dispensary team. 💙

Our dispensary staff are working incredibly hard to process everyone’s prescriptions as quickly and safely as possible, despite being short staffed.

We kindly ask that, where possible, you allow a little extra time for your prescription to be processed. Your patience, understanding and kindness are greatly appreciated and really do make a difference to our team.

03/07/2026

💜 They’re back at it again… and this time they’re taking fundraising to new heights! 🪂

Rachel and Kelly are bravely taking on a sponsored skydive to help raise funds for an ABPI machine for the surgery.

An ABPI machine helps detect poor circulation early, allowing us to provide even better care for our patients.

If you’d like to cheer them on or support their challenge, every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference.

Good luck, Rachel and Kelly – we’ll be cheering you on every step (and jump!) of the way! 💜

03/07/2026

📱 Need help using the NHS App?

Join us at the surgery on Tuesday 7th July at 1:30 PM for an NHS App training session.

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG), alongside a member of our surgery team, will be on hand to help you get set up, learn how to use the app, and answer any questions you may have.

Everyone is welcome – we look forward to seeing you!

24/06/2026

17/06/2026

Our wonderful team took part in the Gelt Gladiator at the weekend, and smiled throughout, despite the copious amounts of mud. They have raised nearly £1000 for Hospice at Home, well done everyone involved, Court Thorn are proud of you 👏. If you still wish to make a donation our Just Giving page is still open and we have a paper form in the Surgery at Reception. https://click.contact.justgiving.com/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ4OTJ9AAYAAAAAAYTeT6tSzFg87ch2Aoeb3YeC1o8cNrlIqjHbWUzxS-wFLhnOm4PXRHmul77e7OHKR6VRS2bhFunliCcYbtDrT40Emm17ZiIjnm3BHQ

16/06/2026

The dispensary have been receiving a high volume of calls for repeat prescription orders/ queries. Please where possible use the NHS app to order repeat prescriptions, or leave a message on the answerphone.

Please be aware that if you do try and contact the dispensary they may not be able to answer your call straight away.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 💙

16/06/2026

🌻 A Huge Thank You to Court Thorn Surgery! 🌻

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the fantastic team from Court Thorn Surgery who took on the challenge of the Gelt Gladiator in support of Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland this weekend.

Not only did they tackle the mud, water, obstacles and hills with determination and team spirit, but they also chose to raise funds for local hospice at home care, helping us continue to provide expert care, comfort and support to patients and families across North & East Cumbria.

Your dedication, enthusiasm and generosity truly make a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

We hope you've had chance to recover from the mud and the miles – you should all be very proud of your achievement! 💛

Thank you for helping us ensure that home really is where the heart is.

12/06/2026

We have some new friends at Court Thorn Surgery!

Our waiting room has welcomed these colourful interactive boards to help keep our younger patients entertained while they wait. 🦖🦛🎵🧩

11/06/2026

This National Blood Week (8–14 June), we're celebrating the incredible people who donate blood and help save lives every day.

Whether supporting someone in an emergency, helping patients undergoing complex surgery, or providing vital treatment for people living with sickle cell disease, blood donors make a real difference when it matters most.

(& the people delivering - shout out to Blood Bikes Cumbria 💖 who provide a free out-of-hours medical courier service 365 days of the year for urgently needed blood products, samples, breast milk & other medical requirements.)

Right now, the NHS urgently needs more:

🩸 O negative donors – the universal blood type used in emergencies
🩸 B negative donors – one of the rarest blood types, essential for specialist treatments and surgeries
🩸 Black heritage donors – more donors are needed to help provide closely matched blood for people living with sickle cell disease
⏱️ In just one hour, you could help save up to three lives.

If you've ever thought about donating blood, now is the perfect time to find out more and register.

Please share this post with friends, family, and colleagues who may not realise they carry a blood type that is urgently needed.

Your donation could be someone's lifeline.❤️

For more information about blood donation, including who can donate and how to register, visit: https://www.blood.co.uk/

NHS Blood Donation