Haslingden Healthcare

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

**Bank Holiday Monday 31st August – Practice Closure**‼️

Please note that we will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday.

If you need urgent medical advice whilst we are closed, please contact NHS 111 service.

For a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately. 🚑

Thank you, and we hope you have a safe bank holiday.
Haslingden Healthcare

27/08/2026

Did you know that women have a greater risk of developing dementia over their lifetime?

Around two thirds of people living with dementia are women, and dementia is the leading cause of death for women in the UK.

The main reason for this is thought to be because women live longer than men, as age is the biggest risk factor for dementia. However, other factors also play a part in women’s dementia risk.

Over the course of a lifetime, women tend to have different experiences than men.

Some of these are caused by differences in biology, such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Oestrogen is thought to play an important role in maintaining brain health, including blocking some of the harmful effects of substances involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

Some research suggests that a very early menopause may increase the risk of dementia. Researchers are looking into whether menopausal HRT could reduce dementia risk.

Social factors like education, work and lifestyle also play a part in women’s dementia risk, especially for older generations.

Having a full education and opportunities for lifelong mental stimulation helps to delay dementia in old age. Historically, women have had fewer opportunities to attend university or work in highly skilled occupations.

Genetics also play a role. Nearly two thirds of people with Alzheimer’s have at least one copy of the ApoE4 gene. However, while men and women are just as likely to have this gene, its effect on dementia risk seems to be greater in women than it is in men. We don’t fully understand why this is

And more men are involved in research trials. With women being less represented in research, we still don’t fully understand how the diseases that cause dementia may affect women differently.

Finally, when it comes to dementia, caring duties are more likely to fall to women than men.

68% of informal or unpaid carers of people with dementia are women, and more than three quarters of the social care workforce are women too.

27/08/2026

It's here at Haslingden Healthcare! 💙✨

We absolutely love hearing about your experiences with our team. Navigating your health can feel overwhelming or scary at times, but our staff are always here to make you feel safe, heard, and completely at ease.

A huge thank you to one of our wonderful patients for sharing this lovely feedback about their recent visit with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Claire Kellett. We are so proud of the incredible, compassionate care Claire and the rest of our team provide every single day.

👇 Have you had a great experience at our clinic recently? We would love to hear your stories! Leave us a comment below or drop us a message.

25/08/2026

Blood Test Update🩸‼️

Capacity for blood tests in East Lancashire is currently limited: Due to industrial action at local hospital laboratories, there is currently reduced capacity to process routine blood tests.

Urgent tests are still going ahead: Tests that are clinically urgent - including those for suspected cancer or serious conditions – are continuing to be prioritised.

Routine blood tests may be delayed: Some routine or non-urgent blood tests are being temporarily postponed during this period.

You may be contacted to rearrange your appointment: If your blood test is affected, your GP practice will be in touch to reschedule it as soon as capacity returns.

Please attend if your appointment is urgent: If you have been asked to attend for an urgent blood test, please still come to your appointment as planned.

Your care remains a priority: NHS teams are working together to ensure that patients with the most urgent needs continue to receive care safely.

We are working to restore services as quickly as possible: Local NHS organisations are exploring all options to increase testing capacity and return to normal services.

Please be patient with your GP practice: GP teams are managing high demand and limited testing availability, and appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.

We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause to our local community and are in discussions with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service to ensure we receive an increase to our capacity as soon as possible.

A number of frequently asked questions are available on the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board website here: Blood Sciences Industrial Action in East Lancashire