Ladybridge Pharmacy

16/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is a great time to learn more about cancers that only affect men 💙

Some cancers specifically affect men, including prostate, testicular and pe**le cancer. These cancers develop in parts of the male reproductive system and can affect people at different stages of life 👨‍⚕️

For example:
• Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland and is the most common cancer in men in the UK
• Testicular cancer often affects younger men and may present as a lump or swelling
• Pe**le cancer is rare but can develop on or under the fo****in

Treatments can vary depending on the type and stage of cancer, but may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, with support available throughout 💙

It’s important to know your body and speak to a healthcare professional if something doesn’t feel right. Early detection can make a big difference 👍

This message is inclusive of trans women and non-binary people (assigned male at birth), who can also be affected by these cancers and should feel supported to seek advice 💙

Find out more:
Men’s cancers information: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/mens-cancer

16/06/2026

Important update!

We are receiving a large number of calls from concerned patients regarding the status of the pharmacy, after seeing we are ‘permanently closed’ on Google.

Just to reassure all patients that the pharmacy is open and operating as usual. However the Google page has been closed, as we are now owned by Cohens and have a new Google page.

Thank you to all the patients who took time to leave us a review during our Whittle Pharmacy years ❤️

16/04/2026

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults.

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

16/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

10/04/2026

For anyone that’s not yet been contacted/made aware, The Future Of Ladybridge Surgery Consultation has been extended until the 24th April.

Please pass the news along to all of your neighbours, as the survey is NOT just for patients registered with Bolton Community Practice. It’s for ALL stakeholders - persons who may be affected by its closure. As the closure may impact the future of the pharmacy, we are urging all pharmacy patients to also participate, regardless of which surgery they are registered with.

Even if you are not currently a patient of either, Ladybridge residents of all ages are stakeholders, and it’s important you also have a say on the future of health services provided locally. Illness and disability can happen at any age, and people’s circumstances can change overnight, which makes having accessible, local, health services essential.

We will be printing off some extra surveys in the pharmacy next week, but they can also be collected from the surgery itself.

You can also complete the survey online by using the link below.

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07/04/2026

💉 If you're aged 75 or over, a care home resident or aged 6-74 and have a compromised immune system due to a health condition or treatment, you may be eligible for a Covid-19 spring booster.

📅 If you are eligible, you can now book an appointment via the national booking service (http://nhs.uk/book-vaccine) on the NHS app, or by asking a member of our team.

26/03/2026

❗️Important Pharmacy Update❗️

The brand new computer systems are being put in place on Tuesday the 31st March , and there may be a slight delay in the processing of prescriptions over the next couple of weeks as we learn how to use the new system.

We are asking ALL patients with prescriptions ready and awaiting collection, to please urgently collect them before the end of tomorrow - Friday 27th March.

ALL prescriptions not collected by the end of Friday 27th March will be returned on Monday 30th March and will not be ready to collect, and there may be a delay in re-dispensing, whilst we learn how to use the new system.

We are doing our best to minimise any disruption to our patients, but we do need your help, as above, and patience, whilst we make the transition.

Thank you from all the team!

23/03/2026

The Easter Bank Holiday is approaching and as all prescription requests take 7 days to process, please ensure you are ordering in plenty of time.

The latest day to order your repeat prescription is Wednesday 25th March. Prescriptions ordered after this time may not be ready until after the Easter Holiday’s.

Also, a reminder that an approved message from the app or surgery does not mean it will be ready for collection at the pharmacy.

We will send a text message when your prescription is ready, so there is no need to ring us to check if a prescription has arrived. If you do not have an approved message from the app or surgery, please contact your GP, not the pharmacy.

23/03/2026

❗️Important Pharmacy Update❗️

We now have a new installation date of the 30th March for the IT system changeover.

Please can all patients with prescriptions ready and awaiting collection, please urgently collect them this week.

ALL prescriptions not collected before the end of the week will be returned and will not be ready when you arrive to collect. You may have to wait for stock to be re-ordered before we can dispense the prescription.

We are doing our best to minimise any disruption to our patients, but we do need your help, as above, and patience, whilst we make the transition.

Any questions, please call in and speak to a member of our team.