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Look out for new events and activities on parish and local shop notice boards or in the local parish magazines or newspapers. Please click onto our regularly updated website at www.northernfellsgroup.org.uk NFG covers Boltons, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby, Ireby with Uldale, Mungrisdale, Sebergham and Westward parishes.

After 27 years of dedicated service, we warmly celebrate the retirement of Dr Rachel Kidd from Caldbeck Surgery. Rachel has been an exceptional GP, partner, colleague, and advocate for sustainable healthcare. Her leadership has ensured that our practice remains committed to green initiatives and continues to work towards the NHS Net Zero goals. To mark…

We are very proud to be pioneers of this outstanding service for children and young people on our neighbourhood. This is a fantastic outcome from the fantastic collaboration between Keswick & Solway Primary Care Network, other Primary Care Networks in North Cumbria, Barnardo’s, the Integrated Care Board and local authorities in Cumberland and Westmorland &…

The MBHL course is an 8 week training course which will be delivered at Aspatria Medical Centre by Tracey Williams (Consultant Psychologist) The course will run on Wednesday mornings from the 3rd June 10am – 12pm Do you want to change your lifestyle to a healthier way of living? The aim of the course is…

These changes are part of the ongoing migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit and follow the removal of Tax Credit exemption category in April 2025. People who are in receipt of income Support or Income based Jobseeker’s allowance may qualify for Universal Credit. However, it is important to note that Universal Credit does not…

Newcastle University School of Medicine are introducing a new service called Patients as Partners in Healthcare Education which is aimed at increasing medical and other healthcare student’s exposure to patients in their pre-clinical years. The focus for the initiative is to allow students to develop the vital communication and clinical skills that are required when…

Caldbeck Surgery has recently added a new all‑electric van to support our prescription delivery service and GP home visits. The image above shows the van out on the fells on a clear day, looking across the landscape toward High Pike — part of the area our team covers each week. Collecting regular prescriptions can be…

We will be inviting eligible patients to a spring booster clinic for the Covid vaccine in late April – as soon as the vaccines have been delivered. Covid vaccination will be offered in spring 2026 to: Adults aged 75 and over Residents in care homes for older people Individuals aged 6 months and over who…

Wellbeing Service Here to support you to improve your quality of life The Wellbeing Service is part of your GP surgery, we are here to help you understand how your health or life circumstances could be affecting your wellbeing. Our aim is to work together with you to: • Find out what matters to you….

Did you know your local pharmacy can be your first port of call for a range of common conditions? They’re quick, convenient, and staffed by trained professionals ready to give advice and treatment where appropriate. Here are 7 conditions they can support with — including the age ranges for safe care: – UTIs – non-pregnant…

Enrolment: To enrol click on this link to enrol for Allerdale Courses and Groups. Some of our courses below do have separate enrolment forms, please click on the course title on the timetable to enrol for those, they are highlighted in Dark Blue. If you are viewing this as a paper copy, call 0808 196…

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Did you know? Women aged 16–64 can get advice and treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) directly from their local pharmacist — no appointment or prescription needed. – Fast, safe, and confidential – Guidance on self-care and symptom relief – Convenient access when you need it #CommunityPharmacy #UTI #WomensHealth #PharmacyFirst #PrimaryCare #NHS #KnowYourOptions #Cumbria

Women can now get contraceptive pills at their local Community Pharmacy — no GP appointment needed. Fast, safe, and confidential. – Advice from trained pharmacists – Guidance on safe use & alternatives – Convenient access when you need it #CommunityPharmacy #WomenHealth #OralContraception #PharmacyFirst #SexualHealth #PrimaryCare #NHS #KnowYourOptions #Cumbria

Did you know your community pharmacy can help with common conditions, often without needing a GP appointment? They’re a quick, convenient, and expert first port of call. – Many pharmacies are open late into the evenings – Some even open on bank holidays – Staffed by trained professionals ready to advise, assess, and provide treatment…

Do you know someone aged over 60 who may be vulnerable this winter. The Winter Warmth Fund provides financial support to those unable to afford to keep warm and well. Funds are raised through voluntary donations from individuals and local businesses.

Winter can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. We’ve put together a Winter support leaflet filled with helpful numbers, advice, and simple things to prepare at home. Please share it with anyone who might need a little extra support this season.

Household  Emergency Plan Families and households can better cope with emergencies by preparing in advance and working together as a team. The leaflet bellow covers the basic steps to being prepared for emergencies: Household  Emergency Plan  Have a Plan :  Make a plan with all members of your household and review annually  Have…

Tell us about activity and fitness in the community. It’s for everyone, all ages and abilities. Complete the survey by 14th December 2025 for a chance to win a wellbeing basket.

Please see the posters below for private fostering information from Cumberland Council.  

Wellbeing and loss tickets are now available to book.

Wellbeing and sleep tickets are now available.

Cumberland Council has launched a new specialist support service for adults who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or living with dual sensory loss (deaf and blindness). The service provider is BID Services, a national Deaf charity. They can provide information, advice and guidance, and can also conduct Care Act assessments and provide specialist equipment, if…

You and Your General Practice (YYGP) describes what practices and patients can expect of each other and has been developed to help patients get the best from their GP team. YYGP also sets out how patients and or their representatives can provide feedback or raise concerns about their GP practice. All GP practices will have…

Cumberland Council to support stopping smoking It normally costs £379 , but is currently being offered for free.

AbilityNet is a charity working with older people and disabled people to support them with IT, They have created a simple leaflet to give to those people who are not digitally minded and may need help using laptops, smart phones and computer The charity have been briefed with the importance of patients using the NHS…

NICE – the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which advises the NHS on use of medicines – is expecting to approve Mounjaro (also known as Tirzepatide) for some patients from 23rd June 2025. A weight-loss service using “Mounjaro” is being planned by NHS organisations, but please note that further details are still to…

Information on help available locally including Emergency Help Homelessness and Housing Help Domestic Abuse Food Help

The below groups offer support for bereaved people who would like to meet new people and share experiences. Our Comfort Café at The CommuniTea Hub in Wigton offers a welcoming and supportive environment for bereaved people to share stories, feelings & coping strategies. Every 2nd Thursday of every month 10am-12pm. Please see the posters for…

In December, 161, 000 GP appointments were offered in North Cumbria. Almost 57% of all patients were seen face-to-face and almost 55% were seen within 24 hours of contacting the practice. Please remember to #BeKind to our Receptionists and Care Navigators.