February Newsletter

 

Did you know?

We had 154 appointments not attended in January 2026

 

Raynaud’s awareness month

If your fingertips, toes, or any other extremity become painful when exposed to cold temperatures, you might be suffering from Raynaud’s phenomenon.

If holding an iced drink, or putting your hands in the freezer causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you could be one of an estimated 15 to 30 million people in the U.S. who have Raynaud’s phenomenon.

If air conditioning often triggers your fingers or toes to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud’s spasm.

Raynaud’s (ray-NO-des) is named for the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who first recognized the condition in 1862. The disease causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. Typically, the affected area turns white, then blue, then bright red over the course of the attack. There may be associated tingling, swelling, or painful throbbing. The attacks may last from minutes to hours. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene.

 

Trinity hospice tour and talk

The team from Trinity Hospice are inviting you to a tour and talk event hosted by the Living Well Service. If you have a life-limiting condition and are curious to learn more about the hospice and what services are available, as well as an introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP), come along to one of our open sessions!

2026 Dates

Join us at Trinity Hospice on the last Thursday of every month from 11.30am to 12pm

  • 26th February 
  • 26th March
  • 30th April 
  • 28th May
  • 25th June
  • 20th July
  • 27th August 
  • 24th September
  • 29th October
  • 26th November 
  • 17th December 

Call 01253 952 566 to register your interest to attend one of these events 

If this is something you are keen to attend but the time and dates are not suitable, please call to register your interest and the team will endeavour to support outside of this.

 

Friends of poulton library events 

Coffee morning

Wednesday 4th February. 10:30am to 12pm
Open to everyone! Why not come along for a coffee and a chat?

National storytelling week

Wednesday 4th February. 2:15pm to 2:45pm
Storytime and scavenger hunt

Author talk with Jeanette Greaves

Thursday 12th February. 11am to 12pm
Local fantasy author of a lancashire-based werewolf series.

Get your free nhs health check

Thursday 12th February, 10am to 4pm
For those aged 40 to 74. external booking required.

Magic of meditation

Friday 13th February. 9:30am to 12pm
Come along to this taster session to find out the benefits of meditation.
Booking required.

To book space on any of the activities, please contact poulton library:

  • tel: 0300 123 6703
  • email: poulton.library@lancashire.gov.uk
 

Friends and family test feedback

  • I was dreading that I wouldn’t be taken seriously but my family wanted me to go. Irena was kind and non judgemental and made me feel more relaxed.
  • Phoned at 8 got appointment by 12 needed a blood test got it by 2, all in the same day. Very helpful and friendly service thank you.
  • The pharmacist was great. She was empathic, informative and professional in reviewing my medications.
  • Since becoming a patient at Queensway, I have been very happy with their services.

Friends and family results 

  • Very Good 82%
  • Good 12%

Published: Feb 3, 2026