Captain French Surgery

07/09/2026

📣Book your flu & covid vaccines now!

We have started to text all our eligible patients to book into one of our clinics- please don't worry if you haven't received a text yet, we have a lot of patients to contact.

Please also see our latest patient newsletter which contains information on who is eligible for a vaccine and caring for yourself and loved ones over winter - https://www.captainfrenchsurgery.org.uk/practice-newsletter

04/09/2026

Know Your Numbers Week is approaching: 7th September-13th September 2026 ❤️

Kendal ICC will be visiting a number of locations around Kendal to do free blood pressure checks, please see poster for more information!

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible ☺️

04/09/2026

💜 IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING… THE DEAD GOOD HUB IS OPENING! 💜

After lots of planning, dreaming, designing (and probably far too much thinking! 😂), I’m so excited to finally open the doors to The Dead Good Hub.

📍 26 Finkle Street, Kendal
🗓️ Monday 7th September
⏰ 10am

So, what exactly is The Dead Good Hub?

It’s a place to talk about the things we don't always talk about.

Life.
Death.
Grief.
Loss.
Memories.
Goodbyes.
And everything in between. 💜

You can pop in for a cuppa and a chat, find out more about what we do, ask questions, or simply have a look around.

And because no opening is complete without cake… there'll be cake! 🍰

Come and say hello.
I’d love to see you there.

💜 The Dead Good Hub — conversations that matter.

24/08/2026

❗️Advanced notice of closure for next Monday!

18/08/2026

Eligibility for the RSV vaccine is increasing from September and we have already begun inviting patients to book an appointment.

Find out more information- https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

17/08/2026

Attention all patients! Its almost that time of year again! 💉

✔️Our team are working hard behind the scenes to organise our Flu & Covid clinics.
📆 We are hoping to release clinic dates & start inviting patients soon but we will let you know when it’s time to book.
📱 You will be able to book using a text link, or by calling us
📢You can also check our social media, website and notice boards for updates- https://www.captainfrenchsurgery.org.uk/flu-covid--rsv-autumn-2026
📌Appointments for the flu vaccine begin from 1st September for pregnant women, aged 6 months to 18 years in an at risk group and 2 and 3 year olds.
⏰Appointments for all other adult eligible groups begin from 1st October.

❗️Flu Eligibility
• Pregnant
• Children aged 2-3 years on 31st August 26 (Please note school aged children receive their vaccine at school)
• Children aged 6 months to under 18 in clinical risk group
• Adults aged 65+
• Adults aged 18-64 in clinical risk groups
• Carers and close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
• Residents of long stay care homes
• Frontline health & social care workers

❗️Covid Eligibility (From 1st October- We will offer the vaccine to those eligible at the same time as the flu vaccine)
• Adults aged 75+
• Immunosuppressed aged 6mths+
• Residents of long stay care homes

Please support Captain French this Autumn and book your Flu/Covid vaccination with us. Every jab we give injects money and resources back into the practice, improving services and medical equipment.

Thank you and watch this space!

03/08/2026

Do you know your Melanoma skin Check ABC's

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers- but caught early can be very effectively treated. By checking your skin for any of the below you can seek any support you may need.

If you spot any of these- seek advice from your GP

For further info see Melanoma Uk
https://melanomauk.org.uk/skin-checks-and-abcde-of-melanoma/

10/07/2026

Exciting news! We are looking for a salaried GP as a fixed term maternity cover to join our team for 4-6 sessions per week.

Please see NHS jobs for further information and to apply- https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0851-26-0004

09/07/2026

National Trading standards have developed Friends against scams app.

The app offers up to date education on current scams, scam prevention, quizzes and games to keep you alert and in the loop.

https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/ for further info

09/07/2026