Bay Medical Group

15/10/2026

🎀💗 HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU AT CHECKING YOUR BREASTS? 💗🎀
BMG patients, did you know that almost 1 in 3 women (29%) in England who regularly check their breasts don’t feel confident about noticing a change? 😯

That’s why we’re sharing a simple reminder about breast awareness — because knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot something that may be new or unusual. 💕
And checking your breasts doesn’t have to be complicated…
🌸 Remember TLC! 🌸
👋 T – TOUCH
Touch your breasts or chest and get to know how they normally feel.
👀 L – LOOK
Look for any changes in the size, shape or appearance of your breasts or chest.
🔎 C – CHECK
If you notice anything that is new or unusual for you, get it checked by your GP.

💗 There isn't one right way to check — the important thing is getting to know what is normal for you.
⚠️ If you notice a change that doesn't feel right, don't ignore it and don't panic — contact your GP and get it checked.
🎀 Touch. Look. Check. TLC could help you spot a change.
Please share this post with the women in your life — a little reminder could make a big difference. 💗

15/10/2026

BMG patients, just a reminder about our half day closure today for staff training.

📆 Closure Date: Wednesday 15th October 2026
🕒 Closure Time: From 12.30pm

Should you require any assistance during the times when we are closed, please contact 111, if your matter is an emergency please dial 999

14/10/2026

Please can you do us a favour today? 🙏

BMG patients, please can you share this post or tag one man below to let them know about Andys Man Club and particularly Andys Man Club Morecambe.

Taking that single, small step to reach out or drop a tag could be the exact thing that helps him open up and start talking. You never know who might need to see this today.

Lads: &

📌 Morecambe Football Club, Westgate. LA4 4TB
📅 Every Monday (except bank holidays)
🕰️ From 7pm to 9pm (doors open 6.30pm)
☕️ A brew & a biscuit
💰 100% free: no need to book just turn up
👂🏻Peer to peer support in a friendly, confidential & non-judgmental environment.
🗣️ No pressure to talk/share, just listen if you want & do things at your own pace.

For details of our other (360+ nationally) groups visit www.andysmanclub.co.uk

Have a lovely day👌💙

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s su***de prevention charity offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

13/10/2026

💷💛 PENSION CREDIT WEEK OF ACTION – COULD YOU BE MISSING OUT? 💛💷
📅 12–16 October 2026
BMG patients, this week is Pension Credit Week of Action — a campaign encouraging older people to check whether they could be entitled to extra financial support. Our local DWP has asked us to share with you some usefull info.
And it could be more important than you think…
🏠 Around 900,000 eligible households are estimated to be missing out on Pension Credit and the additional support that can come with it.
🤔 “I probably won’t be eligible.”
🤔 “I have some savings, so I can’t claim.”
🤔 “I own my home, so I won’t qualify.”
There are lots of myths and misconceptions about Pension Credit, so don’t assume you aren't entitled — check! ✅
Pension Credit can provide valuable financial support and may also help you access other forms of help and assistance. 💷❤️
👀 Could you be entitled?
The easiest way to find out is to use the official Pension Credit Calculator. It only takes a few minutes to check your circumstances.
👉 Pension Credit Calculator – GOV.UK
💡 And if you have an older relative, friend, neighbour or someone in your community who might benefit, why not share this post with them?
Sometimes a little bit of support and encouragement can make a BIG difference. 💛

12/10/2026

💙 BMG patients, have you got Lasting Power of Attorney for someone you care for? Is it the Health & welfare care decision one?

Brilliant! 👏 Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPOA) for Health and Welfare can be really important when supporting a loved one, can we also have a copy of this to add to their medical records.
BUT… there’s also something you might not realise 👀
👉LPOA for health only comes into effect when the patient has been deemed by a clinician to no longer have capacity
👉 An LPOA is NOT the same as Third Party Access at Bay Medical Group.

Even if you have an LPOA for your loved one, we still need a Third Party Access form in place before we can discuss their care or deal with requests on their behalf, we are not being difficult by asking this question, its all about data protection.
📋 So what do you need to do?
Pop into one of our surgeries with your LPOA so we can take a copy and add to your loved ones or someone you care for medical record and ask for a Third Party Access form.
✍️ The form needs to be completed and signed by all the relevant parties, with all the relevant ID checks, so we have the appropriate consent recorded on our system.

🚪 What if your loved one can't get into the surgery to sign it?
Don't worry — if mobility or another circumstance makes this difficult, please speak to us. We can arrange for the patient's registered GP to become involved and consider the appropriate way to establish consent.

🔐 Why is this important?
Patient confidentiality is really important to us. Even when you're a husband, wife, son, daughter, carer or have an LPOA, we need to make sure the correct permissions are recorded before we can share information.

💡 Our top tip:
If you're supporting a loved one with their healthcare, don't assume that having an LPOA automatically gives you access to everything at the practice.

LPOA + Third Party Access = much smoother healthcare support for everyone. 💙

If you're unsure what you need, please speak to our team and we'll point you in the right direction. 😊

11/10/2026

🎗️💜 LOCAL CANCER SUPPORT – YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE 💜🎗️

BMG patients, did you know that our local CancerCare holds a friendly drop-in session right here at Heysham Primary Care Centre every Monday morning, 10am–12 noon? 🏥💜
CancerCare is a local cancer support charity offering help and support to people affected by cancer — whether that's you, a family member, a carer or someone coping with bereavement. ❤️
Their support includes:
🌸 Support for people coping with cancer
🫂 Support with bereavement and loss
👨‍👩‍👧 Support for carers and families
💬 Counselling
🧘 Therapy
👫 Support groups
👧 Support for young people
…and much more! 💜
The Monday drop-in is a great opportunity to pop along, have a chat and find out what support is available — no need to navigate things on your own. 🌈
📍 Heysham Primary Care Centre
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 10am–12 noon
📞 To make a referral, call the CancerCare team on 01524 381820
💜 Sometimes, having someone to talk to can make all the difference.
Please share this post — you never know who in your family, friendship group or community might need to know that this support is available. 💜🎗️

10/10/2026

🎉💉 WHAT A SUPER SUCCESS! 💉🎉
BMG patients, our Winter Vaccination Super Clinics kicked off last Saturday… and WOW! 🤩👏
💥 A whopping 880 BMG patients were vaccinated in ONE day! 💥
That’s 880 people now hopefully better protected against the dreaded flu this winter 🦠💪
A HUGE thank you to our fabulous patients for turning up, our amazing Immunisations Team and everyone behind the scenes who helped make the day such a fantastic success. 💜🙌
And we’re not stopping there! 🚀
📅 We have our "Super Vaccinations Clinics" running every Saturday throughout October, so if you’re eligible and haven’t booked your winter vaccinations yet…
🤔 WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! 😜
📞 Give our dedicated Immunisations Team a call on 01524 235900 – option 2 to:
✅ Check whether you're eligible
✅ Book your appointment
✅ Get yourself protected for winter
💉 Be more like Elaine! 💜
Pictured is our lovely BMG patient Elaine, who came along and had her flu vaccination, by one of our fabulous nursing team - Trene. 👏🥰
If you're eligible, follow Elaine's lead and get yourself protected! 🛡️💉
Let's keep our BMG community as healthy and protected as possible this winter. ❤️

09/10/2026

🏏❤️ WALKING CRICKET – GET ACTIVE, HAVE FUN & MEET NEW PEOPLE! ❤️🏏
BMG patients, fancy trying something a little different? Why not give Walking Cricket a go? 🏏😊
Walking Cricket is a fun, social and welcoming version of the game, played at a slightly slower pace — making it ideal for men and women of all abilities. 🙌
📍 Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 12 noon – 1pm
💷 Just £2 per session!
It’s a great way to:
💪 Improve your physical fitness
🧠 Support your mental wellbeing
🤝 Enjoy some social interaction
👋 Meet new friends
😄 Have fun!
🏏 Get involved in cricket at your own pace
Never played cricket before? No problem! 👍
Whether you're a seasoned cricketer or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome. 🌟
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call Lauren: 07949 776340
So why not swap the sofa for the cricket pitch and give it a go? 🛋️➡️🏏
£2, a bit of exercise, plenty of laughs and the chance to meet new people — sounds like a winner to us! 🏆❤️

08/10/2026

BMG patients, 1 weeks advance notice of our October half day closure 2026 for staff training.
We believe in providing the highest quality of care and service to our community and that involves continuous learning and development for our dedicated staff. To ensure we stay at the forefront of healthcare excellence, our team will be participating in a Morecambe Bay wide, staff training half-day training session.

📆 Closure Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
🕒 Closure Time: From 12.30pm

🤓 What to Expect:
All our staff (clinicians & admin) will be engaging in training sessions aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge.
This ensures that we can continue providing top-notch care and support to all our patients.
🌈 How Does This Benefit You?
Improved service quality and efficiency.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare.

We understand the importance of our services to your well-being, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this brief closure.
If you do need medical attention whilst we are closed, please ring 111.

07/10/2026

📞💬 BMG patients, have you ever phoned or called into reception to check on a loved one’s lab test results or asked if their prescription was ready… and been told ❌ "Sorry, we can only speak to the patient"?

We understand this can be frustrating — but it's to protect patient confidentiality. 🛡️💙

👥 If a patient wants a family member, friend or carer to be a point of contact on their medical record, we can absolutely do this — we just need the correct documentation ✅

📝 This is called a 3rd Party Consent to Medical Records Form.
It lets us know we have permission to speak with someone on the patient’s behalf.

👉 You can pick up a consent form at reception. Where possible, both the patient and the nominated contact need to be present when it’s filled out (unless the patient is housebound). Once this documentation is received and checked , we will add an alert to your medical record stating who we can talk with , on your behalf.

📂 Putting this in place helps us make sure your personal medical information stays private and protected.

🩺📋💙