University of Lancashire Medical Centre
University of Lancashire Medical Centre, Foster Building, Preston, PR1 2HE
Telephone: 01772 970079
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
See our other locations
PSM Medical Group, St. Mary's Health Centre, Cop Lane, Penwortham, PR1 0SR | Telephone: 01772 970079
Meningitis B outbreak in Kent Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update Staff training dates 2025 (half-day closures) Access to Verenicline to help quit smoking
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.
Christmas 2025 Opening
The University of Lancashire Medical Centre will be closed from 6pm on Friday, 19th December 2025 until 8am on Monday, 5th January 2026.
During this time students and staff registered with the medical centre will still have full access to all the usual services and if a face-to-face appointment is required arrangements will be made for them to attend our St Mary’s site in Penwortham.
- 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)
If students/staff need any medical assistance over the Christmas period, please contact us in the usual way.
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
Latest News
Meningitis B outbreak in Kent
We are aware that the outbreak of Meningitis amongst students attending the University of Kent is causing concern to students […]
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) update
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)
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
Some of our patients may have seen the new Stop Smoking drug, Verenicline in the news recently. This is an […]
Lancashire Breast Screening Invitations
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
Useful Links
