Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice

07/09/2026

Light a Candle for World Su***de Prevention Day 🕯️

This World Su***de Prevention Day, communities across Cumbria will come together to remember, reflect and show that no one has to face suicidal thoughts alone. 💛

Join communities across Cumbria as they light a candle and observe a minute's silence in remembrance, reflection and hope.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰ Meet from: 7:30pm
🕯️ Minute's Silence: 8:00pm

Locations:
St James' Church, Barrow
Carlisle Cathedral
The Bird Cage, Kendal
St Andrew's Church, Penrith
St Nicholas Church, Whitehaven
Rugby League Club, Maryport

Following the minute's silence, attendees are invited to stay, connect and speak with members of Every Life Matters, who will be available to listen, offer support and provide information about local services.

Should weather conditions be poor, activities will move indoors or under cover where possible.

🔗 Further information:
https://www.every-life-matters.org.uk/project/world-suicide-prevention-day/

Want to learn how to support someone who may be struggling? Free Su***de Awareness Training for anyone aged 16+: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-training

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

Need health advice over the bank holiday? 🏥

Remember, your local community pharmacy can offer expert advice for many common health concerns. Opening hours may be different over the August Bank Holiday, so check before you travel.

If you need urgent medical help and your GP practice is closed, you can use NHS 111 online or call 111.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

Plan ahead, know where to get help and stay well this bank holiday weekend.

25/08/2026

Planning ahead for the August Bank Holiday? 💊📅

The August Bank Holiday is coming up on Monday 31 August.

If you take regular medication, please check your supplies now and make sure you have enough to last over the bank holiday weekend.

👉 Order your repeat prescription in plenty of time
👉 Allow time for your GP practice to process your request
👉 Check when your pharmacy will be open for collection
👉 If you're travelling, remember to take enough medication with you

Planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary delays and make sure you have the medicines you need.

21/08/2026

Your local pharmacy can help 💊

Did you know your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common health concerns without you needing to see your GP?

Pharmacists can help with things such as coughs and colds, sore throats, tummy problems, allergies, aches and pains and many other minor illnesses.

If you're unsure where to go for help, your local pharmacy can be a great first step.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

14/08/2026

Morning everyone,

Are you a people-person, with great leadership and communication skills and a positive attitude? Would you like to work in a beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District, supported by our fantastic Cumbria Health team?

Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice are looking for a reception team-leader.

https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0554-26-0081

The reception department is an integral part of the successful running of our service, responsible for the careful organisation of appointments, patient recall and support with prescriptions management.

This role will ensure our reception department is well-led, runs smoothly and provides excellent patient care.

If you’ve got any questions or would like a tour or just a quick chat, let us know. 😊

Take care,
Nick@Windermere.

07/08/2026

We'd like to remind families that support is available all year round.

Breastfeeding can be rewarding, but it can also bring questions and challenges. Whether you're feeding a newborn, expressing milk, combination feeding, or simply looking for reassurance, you don't have to manage alone.

If you need support, speak to your health visitor, midwife or GP, or connect with your local breastfeeding support services:

🤱 Cumbria Breastfeeding Support Groups:
https://cumbriabreastfeeding.org.uk/groups/
💙 Cumbria Breastfeeding Facebook Community:
https://www.facebook.com/cumbriabreastfeeding/?locale=en_GB
🏥 North Cumbria Infant Feeding & Relationship Building:
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/Infant-feeding-and-relationship-building
🏡 Westmorland & Furness breastfeeding support:
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/family-help/advice-and-support/birth-two-years-old/feeding-and-weaning/breastfeeding

Every feeding journey is different. Whatever yours looks like, we're here to help you access the support you need.

04/08/2026

🤱 It's World Breastfeeding Awareness Week!

Every family's feeding journey is unique. Whether you're preparing to breastfeed, currently breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing, or looking for support, help is available.

Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for both babies and parents, but it doesn't always come easily. You don't have to do it alone.

If you live in Cumbria, you can access friendly, local support from trained professionals and peer supporters.

💙 Find your nearest breastfeeding support group:
North & West Cumbria: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/Infant-feeding-and-relationship-building
South Cumbria: https://cumbriabreastfeeding.org.uk/groups/