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University of Lancashire Medical Centre

University of Lancashire Medical Centre, Foster Building, Preston, PR1 2HE

Telephone: 01772 970079

lscicb-gp.psm@nhs.net

The Medical Centre is closed but you can still contract us via 01772 970079. If you call us between 18:30-20:30 weekdays, 09:00-17:00 on Saturdays and 09:00-12:00 on Sundays your call will automatically forward to our 'Increased Access' out of hours service where you can book 'on-the-day' GP and Practice Nurse appointments at one of our other network sites in Preston. For more information on this service go to https://greaterprestonpcn.nhs.uk/increased-access-to-primary-care

PSM Medical Group, St. Mary's Health Centre, Cop Lane, Penwortham, PR1 0SR | Telephone: 01772 970079

Welcome to University of Lancashire Medical Centre

This website contains all information regarding University of Lancashire Medical Centre which is run for students and staff of the university.

Summer 2026 Opening

The University of Lancashire Medical Centre will be open 08:00-18:00 on Monday, Wednesday & Friday only between 13/07/2026 and 13/09/2026. On Tuesday’s & Thursday’s during this period, students will still be able to access medical advice by submitting an online form, telephone advice, electronic prescriptions to your local pharmacy and, if required, face-to-face appointments via our Penwortham site.

  • Telephone/Video appointments
  • Processing of requests for prescriptions / sending of prescriptions to local pharmacy
  • Online triage form – Link
  • Face-to-face appointments (via St Mary’s Health Centre in Penwortham)

Telephone: 01772 970079

Online form: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81213

Out of hours: 111 (or 999 if it’s a life-threatening emergency)

 

Registering with the Practice

Our practice list is open for registrations. Registration is free as are all services provided.

Please speak to a member of our practice team for further information about our registration policy. You can start the registration process by clicking on the link below:

Students are asked if they would like to be automatically registered with the medical centre as part of their online enrolment with the university. If you chose not to register, but have changed your mind you can use the link below;

Registering with University of Lancashire Medical Centre

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Latest News

Meningitis B vaccinations (Autumn/Winter 2026)

Posted on March 17th, 2026

The NHS is offering Meningitis B (Men B) vaccinations to all students attending University for the first time in Autumn […]

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update

Posted on June 20th, 2025

The new weight management medication, Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®), will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June 2025. […]

Staff training dates 2025 (half-day closures)

Posted on November 14th, 2024

Please be aware that the practice will be closed for staff training between 13:00-18:30 on the following dates 2025 Tuesday, […]

Access to Verenicline to help quit smoking

Posted on November 13th, 2024

Some of our patients may have seen the new Stop Smoking drug, Verenicline in the news recently. This is an […]

Lancashire Breast Screening Invitations

Posted on October 22nd, 2024

The South Lancashire Breast Screening service will shortly be inviting eligible ladies aged between 50-70 years old who are registered […]

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Tuesday08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Wednesday08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Thursday08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Friday08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • SaturdayCLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section
  • SundayCLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section