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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.

Welcome to our newsletter Autumn is here and we have a few things going on to keep you safe Caldbeck Surgery

We will be running our Flu Vaccine Clinics Saturday 5th October 2024 at CALDBECK SURGERY Saturday 26th October 2024 at CALDBECK SURGERY Caldbeck Surgery will be running FLU Clinics this year at THE SURGERY in October, It is recommended that everyone aged 65 and over by 31st March 2025 and anyone with lung disease, diabetes,…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious from some babies and older adults. WHO IS AT RISK FROM RSV RSV is very common. Almost all children get it at least once before they are 2 years old. It is…

Join our Living Well Coaches at Wigton Hospital for a Wellbeing in Menopause Event on 4th September 2024

GP Practices get paid less than the price of your TV licence to care for you each year!

The Recovery College offer a range of courses based in Workington which are FREE to access. Follow the link below to see what is on offer and how to book.

You can now book appointments for Cumbria Sexual Health Services using the link below or the QR code on the picture Solway Clinic Carlisle Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ( 9am-5pm) Thursday ( 12pm-7pm) Friday ( 9am-2pm) Telephone 01228 608989

If you would like to start a career in Primary Care This programme is open to anyone aged 13+ You will get a Certificate of completion

Our receptionists can get a hard time and often have to navigate rude and negative conversations around the questions they ask our patients. If we simply had a system where every request was just booked in with a GP regardless of what it’s for the service would be unsustainable. If you are not asked then…

The launch meeting for the new Carlisle Support Group for secondary breast cancer patients is on Friday 26th July between 10.30am and 12.30pm. From then on it will be the fourth Friday of every month at the same time of 10.30am to 12.30pm. It will take place at Morton Manor in Carlisle in the Lounge…

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…

Do you want to learn more about other women’s experiences about the menopause? An opportunity to attend a 2 hours FREE session at a Wellbeing in Menopause Workshop a Wigton Hospital Learning Space. Click on the links below to see more information.

Do you need to see your GP? Please see our video to get some Top Tips accessing your GP Practice

Join a Rambler Wellbeing Walk to meet like minded people in the fresh air! Walks available in many areas and on different days – something to suit everyone.

The Compassionate Way to Health and Wellbeing Wigton Hospital Learning Suite Thursday evenings 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thursday, 11th April : Thursday, 18th April: Thursday, 25th April Thursday, 2nd May : Thursday, 9th May : Thursday, 16th May A 6 week course for anyone over 18 who would like change their eating and activity patterns…

Letters have been sent to 100,000 people living with diabetes nationally. If you have received a letter please get involved. Participants have been selected at random. Unfortunately if you have not received a letter with a personalised code you will not be able to take part this time.

Many practices are changing their ways of working to help meet the needs of patients and continue to provide safe care. Because of this, you may be offered an appointment with another healthcare professional such as a nurse, pharmacist, physio, mental health worker or wellbeing coach. This ensures you see the right person for your…

Please use the links below to see flyers detailing activities taking place as part of the Easter Holiday Activity and Food Programme. If you are a family who wants to find out more about the programme or check your eligibility status, please contact the email address relevant to your area. Cumberland: HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk Westmorland and Furness:…

Please use the links below to see flyers detailing activities taking place as part of the Easter Holiday Activity and Food Programme. If you are a family who wants to find out more about the programme or check your eligibility status, please contact the email address relevant to your area. Cumberland: HAF@Cumberland.gov.uk Westmorland and Furness:…

The Local Patient Survey 2024 is now open. This simple 6 question survey gives you the opportunity to have your say on how you find access to Caldbeck Surgery. The survey is independent and will shape how we are asked to address at access to surveys in the future. The survey will close on 10th…

The NHS App has been redesigned to make it simpler and easier to access NHS services. Some items have moved within the App, but all the health services you need are still available. Your settings will remain the same before and after the update too. The new, user-friendly version of the NHS App will start…

We are a group of local citizens and professionals from health and care organisations, including the charity and third sector. We are working together to empower the people of Keswick and Solway so that together we can choose to take an active role in our own quality of life and wellbeing throughout our lifetime. We…

We are a group of local citizens and professionals from health and care organisations, including the charity and third sector. We are working together to empower the people of Keswick and Solway so that together we can choose to take an active role in our own quality of life and wellbeing throughout our lifetime. We…

Measles cases are on the rise nationally. Follow the link for all the information you need.

It’s #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek but no one should face cervical cancer alone. Jo’s Trust have information and support to help you through cervical screening appointments, diagnosis, treatment and living with cervical cancer.

Do you know of all the services available for Families in our area? Everything from Pre-Natal onwards there is a service, club, group or information for you.

You qualify to have your blood pressure checked if you are over 40 years old Live in England Do NOT have high blood pressure Have NOT had your blood pressure checked in the past 6 months If you would like to have your BP checked and don’t have a monitor you can have it checked…

These kids have been investigating all the people who might be involved in your care when you visit the surgery.

Our new First Contact Physio Service will be available from December. Could Tanya help you with your symptoms?