Ribbleton Medical Centre

11/06/2026

02/06/2026

‼️MISSED APPOINTMENTS‼️

Last month, we had 247 appointments that were not attended after booking. These are appointments lost that could have helped others.

If you cannot make your appointment or no longer need it, please contact us as soon as possible to cancel by;
☎ Calling the surgery on 01772 501070
📱 Using the NHS app
🔗 Using the link within your appointment reminder text message

By helping us avoid missed appointments, you are helping us to help others 😊

29/05/2026

📣‼️JOIN OUR TEAM‼️📣

Have you ever wanted to join the NHS and work in General Practice? Well now you can!

Ribbleton Medical Centre are expanding the practice team and require a friendly, reliable and experienced Full Time or Part Time Medical Receptionist.

For more information, please visit NHS Jobs:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0191-26-0000

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested or tag someone who’d be perfect for this opportunity.

26/05/2026

‼ IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼

WE ARE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES FROM 1PM FOR STAFF TRAINING:
- 16th June 2026
- 14th July 2026
- 15th September 2026
- 13th October 2026
- 17th November 2026

Should you require urgent medical advice, please contact 111.

Alternatively, you can contact the pharmacy for any minor illness issues.

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is a swelling in the aorta, which happens due to the weakening of the artery walls with age. If not spotted or left untreated it can become too large and rupture, which will cause internal bleeding. Men aged 65 and over are most at risk of developing an AAA; they are 6 times more likely to have one than women of the same age.

Evidence shows screening can halve the risk of dying from a ruptured AAA. Generally, an AAA will produce no symptoms, so attending routine screening is the best way to detect one. Screening involves an ultrasound of the stomach, which takes around 10 minutes.

22/05/2026

💊 PRESCRIPTIONS 💊
Please note, we can only issue same day prescriptions for medication that is critical. This means that there would be a significant impact on a patient’s health if a dose was missed.

Any urgent requests not seen as critical will be sent to the pharmacy the next working day.

You can order medication up to a week before you are due to run out.
We would like to remind you of the methods available to order your prescription. These are:
📧 Email (our email address is [email protected])
📱 NHS app
🏥 Coming into the surgery

Please note that we do not accept telephone orders unless agreed with the surgery.

We would be grateful if once a prescription has been ordered, you do not ring the surgery to chase it up. Please ring your nominated pharmacy as they will be able to provide a more accurate update.

22/05/2026

‼️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️

We are closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday and we will reopen as normal on Tuesday 26th May.

Should you require urgent medical advice, please contact 111.

15/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

This week is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and many people experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or loneliness — often silently. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Small steps can make a big difference:
💚 Take time to rest
💚 Stay connected with others
💚 Get outside when you can
💚 Talk openly about how you’re feeling
💚 Seek support early

If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact the practice or visit NHS mental health support services.