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18/05/2026

24/04/2026

Calling all parents/ carers of boys in Rossendale.

Safer Rossendale has been running a pilot course helping a group of local teenage boys, improve their self esteem, connect them with local male role models and to improve their mental health. We know that parenting teenagers is difficult and everyone could do with helpful tips and support when it comes to tricky conversations.

Rossendale Borough council have given funding to run a once only online session run by Progressive Masculinity.

This 75 minute parental support session was created by staff who are also parents and understand the pressures and challenges facing parents in today’s world. The session focuses on three key questions:
 What are the prevalent views of masculinity amongst many of our young people?
 What socio-cultural factors are shaping these views?
 How can we create safe, non-judgemental spaces in the home to engage boys/young men on the topic of masculinity and to encourage an aspirational view of what it can mean to ‘be a man’ in
today’s world.

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MICROSOFT TEAMS, PLEASE VISIT THE ATTACHED WEBSITE TO ACCESS MS TEAMS.

https://teams.microsoft.com/

DATE AND TIME: Thursday the 7th May 6.00-7.15pm

YOU WILL NEED THE BELOW CODES TO ACCESS THE MEETING
Meeting ID: 939 273 542 171 2
Passcode: 95HM9u

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24/04/2026

We are currently seeking to recruit a new GP!
The post is advertised on NHS jobs, please follow this link to find out more

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16/04/2026

For anyone wanting to learn more about what Rossendale Minor Injuries Unit - MIU can see, you may find lots of valuable information on thier new page!

23/03/2026

Meningococcal (MenB) vaccination – information for students

NHS England has asked GP practices to provide the MenB vaccine to a SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS linked to the meningococcal outbreak in Canterbury, Kent, IF THEY HAVE RETURNED HOME TO ROSSENDALE.

Whilst we understand this may be a worrying time, it is clear that is it going to be unlikely for many of our local residents to need vaccination under the current criteria that has been set for GP practices nationally.

ONLY if you have been advised that you are eligible and are currently living locally, please contact reception and inform them that your request relates to the MenB vaccination that is linked to the Canterbury outbreak.

If you have been advised that you are eligible, it is likely you will have been contacted by your university, school, or public health officials because you:

• live in specific halls of residence in Canterbury
• attended certain venues in Canterbury between 5–16 March, or
• have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case

If you have not been contacted directly, you DO NOT need to contact the practice about vaccination.

19/03/2026

⚠️ Important medicine recall from the manufacturer Crescent Pharma LTD – please check your Ramipril 5mg. Pharmacies are contacting affected patients directly, however just as a precaution please be aware - some cartons of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules, manufactured by Crescent Pharma Limited, may contain blister strips of Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets. If you have had a supply of Ramipril 5mg Capsules, within the last 28 days, please check you the following: - Batch number GR164099 - Expiry date 10/2026 - Pack size 28 If your pack is from this batch and the tablets inside are not Ramipril, please return it to your local pharmacy. Your GP can issue a replacement supply if needed. Full details can be found here:

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

23/02/2026

After last weeks announcement regarding Children's ADHD and Autism assessments, we are pleased to say the ICB have retracted their statement.

The ICB have confirmed that that LCFT will continue to accept referrals for this service as the they work to confirm a commissioned framework by the end of February. We are hopeful that this means there will not be a gap in service and we can continue to refer.

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17/02/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or speak to their GP practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

17/02/2026

We were very disappointed the receive the below letter from Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB late last week.

The letter advises that due to unprecedented demand we will no longer be able to refer children between the ages of 11-18 to the ADHD assessment service at Lancashire and South Cumbria foundation trust, nor will they be able to see any children that have already been referred.

This is likely to be particularly upsetting to parents and carers of 11-18 year olds that have been waiting a substantial amount of time for an ADHD assessment.

NHS right to choose is still an option for patients in Lancashire and south Cumbria, and we would recommend visiting the below website to learn more and understand your options.
https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/

12/02/2026

Do you struggle to attend for your smear test due to work or other commitments?

If your smear test is due (or overdue!) you can attend and have your smear taken on the cervical screening bus. The bus travels to various local locations including Hyndburn, Accrington, Blackburn and Nelson and you can just turn up, no appointment needed!

See the link below for the bus timetable

The Living Well Service will be offering cervical screenings for those who are eligible across Lancashire and South Cumbria.