LPC Federation

Local Primary Care is the Federation of General Practices in Blackburn with Darwen providing excellent health services on behalf of our practices

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Walking is a simple but powerful tool for your mental health
✅ Boosts mood
✅ Lowers stress
✅ Improves sleep
✅ Reduces anxiety
✅ Builds connection
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & #NationalWalkingMonth, take a step towards better wellbeing
#WalkForWellbeing #LocalPrimaryCare

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🌿Monday Motivator💪
Change up your lunch break! A 20-minute walk can reduce stress and boost your mood.🚶‍♀️
As Richard Branson said:
"The best way to relax is to go for a walk."
Step outside and refresh today!🌟

#MondayMotivation #StressAwarenessMonth #WalkItOut #leadwithlove

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🌿 Self-Care Sunday – Lead with Love through Connection 💙

💬Check in on someone

💌Share a random act of kindness

🤝Offer your time or just listen

#SelfCareSunday #LeadWithLove #StressAwarenessMonth

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🍰 Feeling stressed? Just remember… stressed backwards is desserts 😏

We fully support cake as a coping tool (in moderation, of course). Pair it with deep breaths & a little self-kindness 💙

#StressAwarenessMonth #LeadWithLove #SelfCare #DessertTherapy

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🌈 It's #StressAwarenessMonth! This week, let's lead with love. 💌 Check in on a colleague or friend and tag someone who deserves appreciation! ❤️✨ #LeadWithLove #MentalHealthMatters

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🌿 Self-Care Sunday – Lead with Love for Yourself 💙

Take a moment to breathe, reset & recharge. ✨

💆‍♀️ Deep breaths
📔 Write 3 joys
🚶‍♂️ Get fresh air
🕯️ Unwind & relax
Self-care starts with you! How are you looking after yourself today?💙

#Stressawarenessmonth #SelfCareSunday

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💆‍♀️ Stress Buster Thursday! 💡

Take 5 mins for YOU today! Try:
☕ A hot drink
📖 A few pages of a book
🎶 Your favourite song
🌿 Fresh air & deep breaths
Small moments = big impact! How do you unwind? ⬇️
#SelfCare #StressAwarenessmonth #ThursdayVibes

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📷 April is Stress Awareness Month – Let’s Lead with Love! 📷This year, we’re embracing kindness, compassion, and self-care as powerful tools to manage stress.
What’s one way you Lead with Love for yourself or others? Share below!
#LeadWithLove #StressBusters #localprimarycare

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📷 Join us for Learning Disability Health Day! 📷
📷 Saturday 26th April
📷 10 AM – 3 PM
📷 Barbara Castle Way Health Centre, Simmons Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AX
This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and carers! 📷
#blackburnwithdarwen #Healthday

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🎗️ Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 🎗️

Cervical screening saves lives—it’s nothing to worry about!✨

📲Check out this clip🌟
💌Don’t ignore your screening invite—it could make all the difference.
💛Like & share to spread awareness!
#CervicalCancerAwareness #DontIgnoreTheInvite

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🎗️ Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 🎗️

This week is all about raising awareness, spreading knowledge, and supporting those affected by cervical cancer. 🩺
Stay tuned and join us in the fight against cervical cancer. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #CervicalCancerAwareness

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📷 Reminder: Tomorrow’s the day! 📷 Come and get your Flu & Covid vaccinations 📷 – See you there!

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🎅 A huge THANK YOU to the incredible local primary care staff who donated to this year’s #SecretSanta appeal!

Your kindness will bring joy to 1,000+ children across Blackburn with Darwen this Christmas. 🎁🎄
Learn more👉 https://t.co/oFUKrmXsSv #ChristmasMagic #CommunitySupport

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#AntibioticResistance is a global issue needing worldwide action. 🌎 From healthcare policies to community practices, let’s work together to ensure antibiotics remain effective for generations to come. Together, we can #FightSuperbugs! #AntibioticsFuture

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Prevention is key! Wash hands regularly, practice good hygiene, and get vaccinated to reduce the need for antibiotics in the first place. Simple actions can prevent infections and protect these life-saving medicines. 🧼🧴 #PreventionFirst #AntibioticAwarenessWeek

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Doctors, pharmacists, and patients all play a role in preserving the power of antibiotics. 🏥 If you're prescribed antibiotics, ask questions! Understand the what, why, and how to take them correctly. Proper use saves lives and slows resistance. #AntibioticsAwarenessWeek

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💡 Antibiotic misuse can lead to resistance, where infections become harder to treat. Taking antibiotics when not needed (like for a viral infection) speeds up this process. Let’s use antibiotics wisely and only when prescribed! #AntibioticResistance #FightSuperbugs

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🌍 Happy #AntibioticAwarenessWeek! Did you know antibiotics only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or the flu? 💊 Misusing antibiotics weakens their effectiveness over time. Let’s spread awareness and keep them effective! #BeAntibioticsAware

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💉 Stay #WinterStrong! Free flu & COVID-19 vaccines for 18+ at Blackburn Bus Station 🏥

🛡️ Protect yourself & others 💪 Milder symptoms if you do catch it ⏰ Weekdays 10-4 | Weekends 10-2
📅 Dates: 13-15, 20-22 Nov (weekdays) & 16, 23 Nov (weekends) #GetVaccinated #Blackburn

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Sharing best of practice at Best Practice Birmingham @BestPracticeUK @LSCICB @blackburndarwen @NHSEngland @WeAreLSCFT @NHSNW @nhsnwla