Ansdell Medical Centre

07/10/2026

📢 Important Patient Notice

Please be aware that the surgery will be closed from 1pm today 07/10/2026 due to staff training.

If you have a pre booked GP or Flu appointment please attend as normal.

This training is essential to ensure our team can continue providing safe, high quality care to all our patients.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 for advice and support.

For a life threatening medical emergency, please dial 999 immediately.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

24/09/2026

At Ansdell Medical Centre, we are proud to support Fylde Foodbank together with Trussell, and Helping Hearts - Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool.

We’re currently collecting donations in practice for three fantastic local causes. If you’re able to donate, even a small contribution can make a real difference to someone in need.

🥫 Fylde Foodbank
We’re welcoming donations to help local people experiencing crisis and food insecurity.

Examples of items you can donate include:
• Tinned soup, vegetables, beans and fruit
• Pasta, rice and noodles
• Cereals and breakfast items
• Pasta sauces
• Biscuits and snacks
• Long-life milk and other non-perishable items
📍 Donation basket next to reception

🧥 Helping Hearts – Winter Clothing Collection
Helping Hearts are urgently appealing for warm clothing to support people who need it this winter.

They are particularly looking for:
• Winter coats & waterproof jackets
• Warm trousers
• Sturdy shoes & boots
• Jumpers & hoodies
• Other warm layers
📍 Donation basket next to reception

🍼 Helping Hearts – Baby Formula Appeal
Helping Hearts are also collecting baby formula.

Please ensure formula donations are:
✔️ First infant formula
✔️ Unopened and factory sealed
✔️ Within their use-by date
✔️ Stored safely
✔️ In undamaged packaging
📍 Please leave formula donations at reception

🙏 Thank you to everyone who continues to support these fantastic causes. Your generosity helps make a real difference to people and families in our local community. 💙

Every donation, no matter how small, is hugely appreciated.

23/09/2026

Under updated NHS guidelines across regions like Lancashire and South Cumbria, community pharmacies and third-party commercial companies are generally no longer permitted to routinely order repeat prescriptions on behalf of patients.

12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse!

We probably shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care. Remember, your normal sunglasses may look great, but they won't cut it.

Follow the link to learn more about how to watch the eclipse safely!

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/

10/08/2026

⚠️ Important Patient Update

Unfortunately, we are experiencing IT issues this morning which may result in delays when contacting the practice or processing requests.

Please bear with our staff while we work with our IT support team to get everything back up and running.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Ansdell Medical Centre

29/07/2026

📰 August Practice Update
From saying goodbye to a much-loved GP to welcoming a new member of the team, this month's newsletter is packed with important updates and helpful health information.

08/07/2026

📢 Surgery Closure Notice

Please note that the surgery will be closed from 1:00pm today for mandatory staff training.

✅ If you have a pre-booked appointment this afternoon, it will still go ahead as scheduled.

If you require urgent medical assistance while the surgery is closed, please contact NHS 111.

🚑 In a medical emergency, always call 999.

🕗 We will reopen as normal on Thursday 9th July at 8:00am.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

22/06/2026

Hot and sunny weather is forecast for the week in the North West.

Look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.

Make sure they are aware of how they can keep cool and hydrated.

For more information go to https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Hot and sunny weather is forecast for the week in the North West

Look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.

Make sure they are aware of how they can keep cool and hydrated.

For more information go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

12/06/2026

💊Would you like to order your medications using the NHS App?
💊Maybe you have had a problem when trying to order online and need someone to help you fix it?

As part of , we are offering sessions to help you to order regular prescriptions online.

Come along to the session with your mobile or tablet and we will be there to help you!

Sometimes we cannot fix a problem on the spot. If we cannot solve your issue at the session we may need to take your details, look into it and get back to you separately.

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09/06/2026

Dear Patients
Our GP practice is part of a group of local practices coming together to form a federation in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre.
This partnership will allow our practices to work together more effectively — sharing resources, offering more services locally and having a stronger voice in decisions about healthcare in our community.
It will not change your registration with your current GP practice, and your relationship with your own practice will continue as it is today.
Before we decide what this federation should focus on and how it should work, we want to hear from the people who matter most: our patients.
This short survey asks for your honest views about what matters to you about your GP care — what you value most, what you would never want to change and what could be better.
There are no right or wrong answers. Every response will be read and will help shape what this partnership stands for and what it commits to.

The survey takes around 5–8 minutes to complete.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAABlsYXVUOExNMFBXSDFOVFNGMkVUMk9EUFRSSldXRC4u&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwOEFxaDRrU2ROVmF0TU5BTXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7iJIGZDj_j7yOTHsTBoR7LoRxZ3iKYS1GAnaOwY3KKmvRhv1dUYaw98QOioQ_aem_YMGVj5uZFk6XEKXtVSk1gA

Your responses are anonymous.

They will be analysed alongside the views of GPs, Practice Managers and other health partners, and a summary of what patients told us will be shared with Patient Participation Groups after the analysis is complete.

Thank you for taking the time to have your say.

Ansdell Medical Centre

Your GP practice is one of a group of local practices that are considering coming together to form a partnership of local practices called a federation. This short survey asks for your honest views about what matters to you about your GP care — what you value most, what you would never w...