We are delighted to share that we have been awarded the Gold Award by The University of Manchester in recognition of our excellence in teaching Year 4 Medical Students. This prestigious award reflects the dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm of our entire team, who are committed to delivering outstanding clinical education and inspiring the next generation…
Please find below our Friends and Family test results for June 2026. Question asked: Thinking of your GP practice overall, how was your experience of our service? Results: 66% Very good 22% Good 9% Neither Good nor Poor 0% Poor 3% Very Poor
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…
During April 2026, Ribbleton Medical Centre carried out a Patient Feedback Survey to gain insight into patient experiences and identify areas of good practice as well as opportunities for improvement. The survey results demonstrate a consistently high level of patient satisfaction across all areas assessed and that Ribbleton Medical Centre continues to deliver safe, caring,…
We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. Taking around 5 minutes to complete, the…
November holds a special place for veterans as it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. We are a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and we are here to support our veteran community throughout November. We know that throughout this month, it is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans…
Did you know you can view messages about your care in the NHS App? The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers. We have signed up to pilot this service which means: – Individual messages that we send send to eligible patients will be sent…
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If you’re aged 55-74 and have ever smoked, you could be invited for a lung cancer screening. It’s quick, painless – and could save your life. Lung cancer doesn’t usually show symptoms until it’s too late. A simple scan could catch it early. If you have been invited to a lung cancer screening, please do…
Please see the attached letter from the LMC (Local Medical Committee) regarding Mounjaro prescribing in GP Practices.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued safety alerts associated with the use of these medicines.
For information on what events are being held in Preston by the Family Hub, please visit https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFamilyZone
Free Legal Clinic for Asylum Seekers
We know that people may be concerned about their own health following recent media coverage, so we have set up a new online resource for patients and the public to find help and support – https://nhs.uk/infected-blood-support Since 1991, all blood donated in the UK is screened and distributed by NHS Blood and Transplant following rigorous…
