St Fillans Medical Centre

12/06/2026

🏆 Some of the St Fillans team escaped the surgery on Tuesday evening to take part in the Corporate Workforce Challenge The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre

Three heats. Three opportunities for glory.

❄️ Dr Bennett and Sue proved that years of GP multitasking pay off, sweeping, sliding and strategising all at once is basically a normal Tuesday in primary care.

⛳ Vicky and Nikki were the silent assassins of crazy golf. While everyone else was talking tactics, they were casually dropping hole-in-ones like processing repeat prescriptions.

🍟 And then came our strongest event...... Enjoy a lovely meal of fish and chips. After years of NHS training, eating lunch between meetings, patients and endless emails, this may have been our true calling!

Sadly, we didn't bring home the trophy, but we did bring home our dignity (mostly), a few bragging rights, and some very full stomachs.

Getting out of the surgery together was just what the doctor ordered, and although we weren't crowned champions, they're definitely winners in our hearts. ❤️

🍟⛳❄️🏅

09/06/2026

Diabetes Week raises awareness of the realities of living with diabetes and challenges stigma, blame and judgement. Diabetes UK research shows that 8 in 10 people living with diabetes have experienced stigma, which can negatively affect wellbeing and engagement.

Being aware could also make all the difference. Common symptoms can include:
• Feeling very thirsty
• Needing to wee more often
• Feeling tired
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision

If you’re concerned about symptoms, don’t ignore them, make an appointment today.

Let’s help spread awareness, encourage healthy habits, and support one another 💙

04/06/2026

📢 Patient Notice

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Admin and Reception teams are currently operating at reduced capacity. This may mean a slightly longer wait when contacting us by telephone, and we appreciate your understanding during this time.

For administrative queries, please make use of the Admin Triage option available on our website wherever possible.

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81018

Please be assured that Clinical Triage services are not affected and remain the quickest route for a GP to review your clinical concerns.

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81018

We would like to thank you for your patience if you experience any delays, and we kindly ask for your continued kindness and understanding towards our team members, who are working incredibly hard to keep everything running smoothly.

The coffee is brewing, the good biscuits are out, and our team is doing their very best! ☕🍪

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Contact us about your request

04/06/2026

This year is all about making prevention possible. And empowering families to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed.
Please view their latest campaign on making summer safe.

https://capt.org.uk/resources/summer-safety-display-pack/

03/06/2026

☎️ This video gives a little insight into what our reception team deal with every day.

While it might sometimes seem like they're "just answering calls", the reality is that every call is different and every patient has a different story to tell.

If you've ever had to wait in the queue, please remember that the caller before you may have needed a little extra time and support. Every call matters, and we will make sure every call gets the help it needs.

After all, they're the first point of contact for our patients and that's no small task 😉

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the cli...

02/06/2026

🚶‍♀️The St Fillans Strollers🚶‍♀️

Our walking group is growing, and we’d love for you to join us!

If you would like to make new friends, boost your fitness, and enjoy some fresh air with a friendly group, come along and be part of our community.

Led by our very own Sue James, the St Fillans Strollers meet every Thursday in the reception waiting area and our group has grown since April 2025.

📍 Meeting time: 10:55am (Reception Waiting Area)
🚶 Walk starts: 11:00am
📏 Distance: 1.7 miles
⏱ Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
📅 When: Every Thursday

It’s a wonderful way to explore a little of Penwortham while connecting with others.

Whether you want to improve your fitness, meet new people, or simply enjoy a relaxed walk. Just turn up.

👟 Please wear suitable walking shoes.
If the weather takes a turn, we’ll post updates on Facebook. You can also call reception on 01772 585451 to check if the walk is going ahead.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/06/2026

Local support is available. 🌼

There are spaces available on a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) group currently running in Penwortham. The sessions are designed for people with mild to moderate dementia and include enjoyable activities, conversation, and peer support in a welcoming environment.

Alongside this, there are several supportive local groups including:
💙 Dementia Café Leyland
🎶 Skylarks Community Choir
☕ Blue Flamingo Community Hub
🤝 Lancashire Carers

To find out more or make a referral:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/make-a-referral
Further information and support:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets

01/06/2026

⭐️ Community Spotlight -June ⭐️

We'd like to share a story about one of our patients recent endeavours and hopefully encourage others to sign up to this amazing charity..
(Continued on pictures)
Anthony Nolan is always looking for donors to join the stem cell register. If you'd like to sign up, you can do so here:
https://www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-life/join-stem-

More info here-
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NwH7RMEF%7C4E&t=5s&pp=2AEFkAIB&ra=m

** We will be featuring a new community Spotlight each month, whether it’s yourself or someone you know that would like to be spotlighted on something you have done or having coming up.
We’d love to hear from you.⭐️

01/06/2026

This week we’re supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust to help children lead active, healthy lives, safe from serious injury. Discover top tips to keep children safe:
https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

30/05/2026

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week focuses on helping people find out their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and take action to protect their health. An estimated 6.3 million people in the UK live with prediabetes, many without knowing it.

Watch this short video to find out more!
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/diabetes-prevention-week

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o3v2fnCaSTg&t=2s&pp=2AECkAIB0gcJCVMCo7VqN5tD&ra=m

This short animation is useful for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and their family and friends. And anyone else who wants to understand the condition....