Pendleside Medical Practice

18/06/2026

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ We are improving how we help patients access care! 💙🌟

When you contact the surgery, our trained reception team may ask you for some brief information about why you are calling.

This helps us guide you to the right care as quickly as possible — whether that is a GP, another member of our practice team, another NHS service or information.

Our reception team are not making clinical decisions. They follow agreed guidance and are supported by our clinicians.

All information is treated confidentially.

This is part of our ongoing work to improve access for patients, and we will be listening carefully to feedback — including from our new Patient Participation Group launching in July.

15/06/2026

🚨 Important Patient Notice – Blood Test Results 🚨

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 significantly reduced workforce capacity. With this in mind many upcoming blood tests at the surgery will have to be cancelled since there is no guarantee they will be tested.

We appreciate this may be frustrating, but we would politely ask patients not to contact the practice to chase up for a re-scheduled blood test appointment, as we will be unable to book anything at present until will learn more.

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

08/06/2026

📢 Important Update

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday 11th June from 1:00PM to allow for essential staff training.

If you require urgent medical assistance during this time, please call 111. In an emergency, please call 999.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month 💙

This month, we stand with everyone living with EDS — a group of connective tissue disorders that can affect joints, skin, organs, and daily life in ways many people never see.

Awareness leads to understanding. Understanding leads to better support and earlier diagnosis.

Join us this month in spreading awareness, sharing stories, and advocating for those affected by Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

For more information, please take a look at:
https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/

21/05/2026

📢 Please note a change to our opening hours:

We will be closed on Monday 25th May 2026 due to the May Bank Holiday.

We will re-open on Tuesday 26th May with normal opening hours.

If you need medical assistance while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 for advice or call 999 in an emergency.

Thank you for your understanding - and enjoy the long weekend! 😎

15/05/2026

🚨 Important Changes to Prescription Ordering 🚨

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to promote safe and responsible prescribing. 💊

12/05/2026

11/05/2026

📢 Practice Closure Notice – Thursday 14/05/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed on Thursday 14th May 2026 from 1:00pm for Protected Learning Time. During this time, our team will be undertaking training and service development activities to help improve patient care and staff wellbeing.

☎️ If you require medical assistance that cannot wait until the next working day, please call 111.
🚨 For life-threatening emergencies, please call 999.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

30/04/2026

Meet Meg 🩺✨

After qualifying and gaining experience in acute medicine, Meg took her skills across the globe to Australia — where she discovered her true passion for nursing while working in a GP surgery.

Now she’s here with us, bringing that same enthusiasm, care, and experience to our team… and we're loving having her with us!

Please join us in giving Meg a warm welcome to the team! 🤗 💙