Healthcare and Community Services in Penrith, Cumbria

Community Centres in Penrith, Cumbria

Penrith Leisure Centre is a community facility that offers a range of sports and fitness activities for people of all ages. It has a gym, swimming pool, sports hall, and a range of fitness classes

The Old Fire Station Station is a community arts center that offers a range of creative activities, such as art exhibitions, live music performances, and workshops

Newton Reigny Village Hall is a community hall located just outside Penrith, which hosts a range of activities and events, such as fitness classes, community groups, and private functions

Castle Park Community Centre is a community facility that offers a range of activities and services, such as a community café, youth groups, and fitness classes

Pharmacy Services in Penrith
 

  1. Boots Pharmacy, 4-6 Angel Lane, Penrith CA11 7BP. It offers a range of services, including prescription dispensing, health checks, and travel vaccinations

  2. Lloyds Pharmacy, 18 Middlegate, Penrith CA11 7PT. It offers a range of services, including prescription dispensing, minor ailments service, and travel health advice

  3. Superdrug Pharmacy, 3 Angel Square, Penrith CA11 7BT. It offers a range of services, including prescription dispensing, flu vaccinations, and health checks

  4. Day Lewis Pharmacy, 47 King Street, Penrith CA11 7AY. It offers a range of services, including prescription dispensing, minor ailments service, and smoking cessation support

  5. Rowlands Pharmacy, 15 Middlegate, Penrith CA11 7PT. It offers a range of services, including prescription dispensing, health checks, and medicines use reviews.


Dental Services in Penrith

Some of these practices may have specific areas of expertise, so it is worth checking with the individual practice for more information on their services:

Brunswick House Dental Practice - 14 Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LU. They provide a range of dental services, including general dentistry, dental implants, and teeth whitening.

The Eden Dental Clinic - The Old Police Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX. They provide a range of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants.

Stricklandgate Dental Practice - 32a Stricklandgate, Penrith CA11 7NH

Castlegate Dental Centre - Castlegate House, 6 Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HZ. They provide a range of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants.

 

GP and Health Services in Penrith

The Lakes Medical Practice: Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery: Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HZ

Greystone House Surgery: Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW

Carleton Medical Practice: Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU

Penrith Hospital: Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX, United Kingdom

 

Mental Health Services in Penrith

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT): This is a national program that provides psychological therapies for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. There are several IAPT services available in Cumbria, including one in Penrith

Samaritans is a charity that provides emotional support to people struggling to cope, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts. They offer a 24-hour helpline, email support, and face-to-face support in some locations

MindLine Cumbria: This is a telephone support service run by the charity Mind. They offer emotional support and information to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties

 

Social Events and Activities for Older and Disabled People in Penrith

Age UK offers a range of social events and activities for older people in Penrith and the surrounding area. These include exercise classes, social clubs, and lunch clubs

Carlisle Eden Mind offers a range of activities and support groups for people with mental health difficulties, including social groups, art classes, and gardening clubs

Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group organise regular walks and events in and around Penrith, and is open to people of all ages and abilities

The Penrith Lions Club is a local charity that organises a range of social events and activities throughout the year, including coffee mornings, quiz nights, and fundraising events

Ullswater Community College offers a range of adult education courses and evening classes, including art classes, computer courses, and language classes

Our Private Care Agency in Cumbria Can Help

We are a trusted family care agency in Penrith and work throughout the Eden Valley, Carlisle and Keswick. We specialise in elderly care, personal care, assisted living, and dementia care services. Our dedicated team provides exceptional support to people in the comfort of their own homes.

If you would like advice about In-home care in Cumbria, contact our care manager, Colette Russell:

colette@edencountrycare.co.uk

Tel: 07889 706 852

You might also like to join our Facebook group Care Begins at Home to discuss these issues with others facing the same care challenges.

Private Care in Cumbria: Our Branches

Take a look at our home care branches in Cumbria. We cover these main towns and all the surrounding villages and hamlets:

Private Care Appleby Cumbria 

Private Care Penrith 

Private Care Carlisle

Private Care Brampton

Private Care Kirkby Stephen