The Castle Medical Group

28/05/2026

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26/05/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Medical Receptionist to join our team. Please see the North Lancs Training Group webpage below for further details and instructions on how to apply:

https://www.nltg.co.uk/job/14955/

22/05/2026

📢 Closed - Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 📢

Please note that we are closed this Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 and reopen on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 8am.

If you need urgent medical help over the bank holiday, please call 111 or use 111 online.
For any life-threatening medical emergencies, please call 999.

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

The Blackpool and Lancashire Sexual Health Service provide expert advice, guidance and treatment on all aspects of sexual health.

🌐To order a FREE postal STI Testing Kit, Contraceptive pills or Book Appointments:
www.lancashiresexualhealth.nhs.uk/online-ordering-options

14/05/2026

All Practices in East Lancashire will be closed today from 1pm-6.30pm for Protected Learning Time.
This enables Practices to provide dedicated training to their staff and to discuss and plan ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demand and support the wellbeing of their staff.
For urgent medical matters during this time, that can't wait until the next day, please contact 111.
For all life threatening medical emergencies please contact 999.
If you need help for a mental health crisis, please contact The Crisis Team on 0800 953 0110.
If you have a pre booked appointment with us, this will still go ahead.
Our treatment Room and Dispensary are open as usual.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.

13/05/2026

⚠️ Important changes for ordering your prescriptions ⚠️

From the 1st September 2026, community pharmacies and third parties will no longer be able to order medicines on your behalf.

Request and view repeat prescriptions by logging in to your NHS App or the NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

This service is available to order prescriptions 24/7, order at times that suit you.

Download the NHS App here:
Google PlayStore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhs.online.nhsonline
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nhs-app/id1388411277

To watch a video on how to request a repeat prescription in the NHS App, click this link: https://youtu.be/NpRemBNmNqM?si=1uyqj_8bQwU2fQpr

12/05/2026

📢 Advance Notice - Thursday 14.05.26📢
All Practices in East Lancashire will be closed on Thursday 14th May 2026 from 1pm-6.30pm for Protected Learning Time.
This enables Practices to provide dedicated training to their staff and to discuss and plan ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demand and support the wellbeing of their staff.
For urgent medical matters during this time, that can't wait until the next day, please contact 111.
For all life threatening medical emergencies please contact 999.
If you need help for a mental health crisis, please contact The Crisis Team on 0800 953 0110.
If you have a pre booked appointment with us, this will still go ahead.
Our treatment Room and Dispensary are open as usual.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.

02/05/2026

📢 Closed - Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026 📢

Please note that we are closed this Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026 and reopen on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 8am.

If you need urgent medical help over the bank holiday, please call 111 or use 111 online.
For any life-threatening medical emergencies, please call 999.

01/05/2026

Dear Patients,

We would like to inform you that we are currently experiencing a nationwide IT disruption.

During this time, we kindly ask that you only contact the practice for urgent matters, so that we can prioritise those who need immediate assistance.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while the issue is being resolved.