News

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…

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?

Got an…itch, tummy trouble, tickly cough … head to your local pharmacy!

We are able to offer now flu vaccines for NOT at risk and under 65 years old at £13. Please call the surgery if you would like to have one.

The shingles vaccine is recommended for some older adults and people with a severely weakened immune system. People who turn 65 on or after 1 September 2023 From 1 September 2023, you are eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 65. You will be offered 2 doses of the vaccine. These are given between…

That every Saturday you can have a routine appointment with a Nurse, Health Care Assistant and a GP Our practice have appointments for our patients to see a clinician at Wigton Hospital every Saturday. Appointments are available from 9am -5pm. So for those of you that work Monday to Friday and normally have to take…