Practice News
Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally
We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]
Spring/Summer Newsletter 2024
Eligibility for Shingles Vaccine
Can my GP ask the hospital to see me quicker?
We cannot affect hospitalwaitinglists.
Unfortunately GPs have no control over where you are on the waiting list.
Cancelling your Appointment
In JUNE, Thornton Practice had a total of: Missed appointments heavily contribute to reduced appointment availability – Please let us […]
Getting appointments and the government’s primary care recovery plan – 15/05/23
You might have heard about the Government’s new plans to improves access to primary care appointments. One of the aims […]
Winter pressures on the Practice and other NHS services.
NHS services across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre are currently under a lot of pressure, with staff working incredibly hard to […]
Advice for parents and carers: Group A strep in children
There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, coughs and colds to circulate, especially over winter. These usually get […]
The GP Patient Survey 2022
The GP Patient Survey is completed once a year and these are our results from the 2022 survey! We would […]
PSA testing and prostate cancer: Advice for Men 50+
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