Library House Surgery

29/10/2026

A technical issue with our phone supplier is limiting how many people we can have answering calls this morning (29/10/26), leading to longer than normal waiting times. This is a nation issue and the supplier is aware and working on a fix, we apologiese for any inconvenience caused.

06/10/2026

Please note the surgery will be closed from 1:00pm Tuesday 6th October 2026 for training. During this period, please call 111 for medical inquiries or 999 for emergencies. The surgery will re-open as normal at 8am on Wednesday, 7th Octber 2026.

This is part of a Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB initiative and all GP surgeries are closed. If you are unhappy with this policy, then you can contact the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Patient Experience Team on:
[email protected] or call 0300 373 3550

23/06/2026

Are you aged 55–74? You may be contacted to take part in the Lung Cancer Screening programme.

You could be eligible if:
✔️ You’re between 55–74
✔️ You’re a current or former smoker (recorded in your medical history)
✔️ You’re registered with a GP surgery
✔️ You live in an area where screening is currently operating

👉 Talk to us or visit

Free lung cancer screening with risk assessments and CT scans for 55–74 year-olds in Lancashire & South Cumbria. Early detection saves lives.

18/06/2026

We’d like to let our patients know that due to significant staff sickness today, our appointment availability, particularly for same-day bookings, is more limited than usual.

We understand how important timely care is and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Our team is working hard to manage demand safely, and we are actively trying to bring in additional staff to support the service.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this time. If your need is not urgent, please consider contacting us on another day where possible.

12/05/2026

Please note the surgery will be closed from 1:00pm Tuesday 12th May 2026 for training. During this period, please call 111 for medical inquiries or 999 for emergencies. The surgery will re-open as normal at 8am on Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

This is part of a Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB initiative and all GP surgeries are closed. If you are unhappy with this policy, then you can contact the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Patient Experience Team on:

[email protected] or call 0300 373 3550.

23/04/2026

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening saves lives.

If you’ve been invited for screening, please make sure you attend your appointment. It’s a quick, simple scan that can detect problems early, even before symptoms appear.

19/03/2026

We’ve had a number of calls about recent reports of invasive meningococcal disease cases in Kent.

We’d like to reassure our patients that these cases are being managed locally, and there is currently no increased risk in our area in the North West.

Meningococcal disease is rare but serious. Please only seek medical advice if you or your child have symptoms such as fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, or a rash that does not fade when pressed.

Please note, we are not able to offer meningococcal vaccines outside of the routine NHS eligible groups, including on a private basis.

If you are concerned about possible meningitis or sepsis, seek urgent medical help via NHS 111 or 999.

For more information, please see the official update:

Latest updates from the ongoing outbreak.

13/03/2026

After more than 27 wonderful years at the surgery, Dr Yates will be retiring at the end of this month.

When she first joined us in January 1999, the world looked a little different. The internet still screeched into life through dial-up, most of our notes were on paper, and people were nervously talking about whether the approaching Y2K bug might bring everything to a halt. In the charts that month, Steps were at number one with Tragedy, soon replaced by Fatboy Slim’s Praise You and then The Offspring’s Pretty Fly.

Viewers across the country were practically shouting at their TVs: “Rachel? Rachel?! Nooooo… Emily!” And who saw Monica and Chandler coming!

Football fans were still talking about the drama of the 1998 World Cup in France, David Beckham’s red card against Argentina and Michael Owen’s unforgettable wonder goal in the same match.

Since those days of dial-up internet, CD singles and Saturday night trips to Blockbuster, Dr Yates has been a constant for thousands of patients and families in our community. Over nearly three decades she has cared for generations with kindness, dedication and a good sense of humour.

While we will miss her enormously, we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for the practice and for our patients over the past 27 years.

Please join us in wishing Dr Yates a very happy and well-deserved retirement.

14/02/2026

💙 Raising Awareness of Bowel Cancer 💙

We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek, following a battle with bowel cancer. When well-known names speak about or are affected by cancer, it can help shine a spotlight on the disease. However, it’s important to remember that bowel cancer affects thousands of people and families across the UK every year.

Know the signs. Common symptoms include:
▪️ A persistent change in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or a change in stool consistency)
▪️ Blood in your poo or bleeding from your bottom
▪️ Ongoing abdominal pain, bloating or discomfort
▪️ Unexplained weight loss
▪️ Feeling unusually tired (which can be linked to iron deficiency anaemia)
▪️ A feeling of not fully emptying your bowels

These symptoms are often caused by conditions other than cancer, but if they persist or feel unusual for you, please seek medical advice.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is available to eligible age groups and can detect problems early, often before symptoms develop. If you receive a screening kit, please complete and return it.

If you are worried about any symptoms, please contact the practice. Early detection saves lives. Let’s continue to raise awareness and encourage open conversations. 💙