GP Connect PCN

20/02/2026

Keeping large amounts of medicines at home can be risky, especially for children and pets💊
Before ordering your repeat prescription ,📋 take a moment to check what medicines you already have. If you have enough, only request what you need this time to help keep everyone safe and reduce waste🗑️
https://happyhealthylives.uk/yourmeds

19/02/2026

Medicines that are out of date may not work as intended and could affect your health💊
Ordering only what you need helps reduce waste and ensures your medicines are safe and effective.🗑️
https://happyhealthylives.uk/yourmeds

19/02/2026

Around 1.6 million medicine items are wasted each year in Coventry and Warwickshire🗑️💊
By only ordering the medicines you need, we can reduce waste and protect NHS resources for everyone.
https://happyhealthylives.uk/yourmeds

18/02/2026

Around 10% of medicines prescribed nationally are not needed.🗑️
You can help reduce waste by checking your medicines before ordering and only requesting what you need.💊
https://happyhealthylives.uk/yourmeds

18/02/2026

Only order the repeat prescription items you need📋💊
Before ordering, check what medicines you already have at home. If you don’t need something this time, you can leave it off and it next time.
https://happyhealthylives.uk/yourmeds

05/02/2026

Brain Health Awareness Event 🧠
The Lions Club of Coventry Godiva, in partnership with Coventry Navigation PCN, GP Connect PCN, Community Fund and the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, invites you to a free community event focused on brain and heart health.

📅 Date: 22/02/2026
🕙 Time: 10:30am till 2pm
📍 Location: Sapphire Banquet Hall, 243 Cross Road, CV6 5GP

✨ Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body ✨
Are you worried about your memory or that of a loved one?
Would you like to understand how well your memory is working?
Want to learn practical ways to keep your brain and heart healthy?

🔸Free brain and heart health checks
🔸Confidential, comprehensive health records
🔸Access to preventive health resources
🔸Memory-support activities
🔸Meet experienced healthcare professionals
🔸Free refreshments
🔸“Message in a Bottle” service available, helping people keep their essential personal and medical information at arm’s reach, in case of an emergency. Written in a standard form and kept in a common place: the fridge. 🚑

Find out more about Message in a bottle by coming to the event or by visiting their website, linked here⬇️
https://lionsmessageinabottle.co.uk/

Free of charge and no appointment needed
Everyone is welcome.

12/01/2026

Our DPPG is today!🎉🎉
We hope to see you all at 2:00pm on teams!😄

Join us for our GP Patient Participation Group (DPPG) Meeting!
🗓️Monday, 12th January at 2:00 pm
📍Online
We’re excited to welcome you back for another session! This time, we’ll be talking about how our digital services can work together with traditional primary care to better meet your needs.
This is your opportunity to:
🖥️Learn about the latest online facilities
👪Share your experiences and challenges
🌍Help us shape future services
📢 Remember, Your Voice Matters!
👉Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PCNDPPG
💻 More information is available on our website: https://www.coventrygpconnectpcn.nhs.uk/digital-patient-participation-group-dppg/
See below for a list of eligible practices that can attend (1/2)

09/01/2026

Our DPPG is in 3 days!🎉
It’s not too late to join us on teams and find out how your GPs are working alongside digital, helping you take care of your health better

Join us for our GP Patient Participation Group (DPPG) Meeting!
🗓️Monday, 12th January at 2:00 pm
📍Online
We’re excited to welcome you back for another session! This time, we’ll be talking about how our digital services can work together with traditional primary care to better meet your needs.
This is your opportunity to:
🖥️Learn about the latest online facilities
👪Share your experiences and challenges
🌍Help us shape future services
📢 Remember, Your Voice Matters!
👉Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PCNDPPG
💻 More information is available on our website: https://www.coventrygpconnectpcn.nhs.uk/digital-patient-participation-group-dppg/
See below for a list of eligible practices that can attend (1/2)

06/01/2026

Our DPPG is less than a week!🎉
Come and join us on teams and find out how our digital offerings work seamlessly alongside our traditional primary care services, to meet your needs.
Sign up to our mailing list to keep up to date here: https://www.coventrygpconnectpcn.nhs.uk/ #:~:text=Subscribe%20by%20email%20to%20our%20latest%20News%20%26%20Events!

Join us for our GP Patient Participation Group (DPPG) Meeting!
🗓️Monday, 12th January at 2:00 pm
📍Online
We’re excited to welcome you back for another session! This time, we’ll be talking about how our digital services can work together with traditional primary care to better meet your needs.
This is your opportunity to:
🖥️Learn about the latest online facilities
👪Share your experiences and challenges
🌍Help us shape future services
📢 Remember, Your Voice Matters!
👉Register here: https://tinyurl.com/PCNDPPG
💻 More information is available on our website: https://www.coventrygpconnectpcn.nhs.uk/digital-patient-participation-group-dppg/
See below for a list of eligible practices that can attend (1/2)

29/12/2025

We are still running clinics on the 1st of January, so if you require an appointment but unable see the GP in working hours, please call the surgery to get booked in our Enhanced Access Clinic!

Worried about your health over the holidays when your surgery is closed?🤒
We are still running Enhanced Access clinics on the 26th of December and 1st of January!🗓️
Please speak to your surgery to get yourself booked in! 📞Remember the following services are also open:

NHS 111
This service operates 24/7🕒, including on Christmas Day and all bank holidays.
You can call them for free on 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
They can offer advice and information and help you find the right service for your needs.👨‍⚕️

Your local pharmacy
Many local pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced hours throughout this period, but there are still some pharmacies in Coventry that you can visit if you want to speak to a pharmacist about any health concerns.🏪
You can use the "Find a Pharmacy" NHS website to find a service that is open when you need it:
nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

🎆Happy Holidays and Stay Safe!🎆

19/12/2025

Worried about your health over the holidays when your surgery is closed?🤒
We are still running Enhanced Access clinics on the 26th of December and 1st of January!🗓️
Please speak to your surgery to get yourself booked in! 📞Remember the following services are also open:

NHS 111
This service operates 24/7🕒, including on Christmas Day and all bank holidays.
You can call them for free on 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
They can offer advice and information and help you find the right service for your needs.👨‍⚕️

Your local pharmacy
Many local pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced hours throughout this period, but there are still some pharmacies in Coventry that you can visit if you want to speak to a pharmacist about any health concerns.🏪
You can use the "Find a Pharmacy" NHS website to find a service that is open when you need it:
nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

🎆Happy Holidays and Stay Safe!🎆

08/12/2025

Update on the remaining School-Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS) community flu clinics being delivered across Coventry and Warwickshire for the remainder of the flu season.

As you will be aware, SAIS continues to offer flu vaccinations to eligible children in school years Reception to Year 11, including pupils who were absent during school sessions or who require an alternative appointment.

To support practices and ensure every eligible child has access to vaccination, we have scheduled a number of community catch-up clinics at accessible venues across the area.

Remaining Community Flu Clinic Dates and Venues
Please see below the list of upcoming clinics, including venue, address, and times:

• 8th December 2025 – Alcester, Alcester Children & Family Centre, c/o St. Nicholas’ C of E Primary School, St. Faith’s Road, Alcester, B49 6AG
• 11th December 2025 – Nuneaton, Jepson House, Manor Hospital Site, Manor Court Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 5HX
• 16th December 2025 – Warwick, Woodloes House, Woodloes Avenue South, Warwick, CV34 5XN
• 17th December 2025 – City of Coventry Health Centre, 4th Floor, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
• 7th January 2026 - City of Coventry Health Centre, 4th Floor, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
• 8th January 2026 – Warwick, Woodloes House, Woodloes Avenue South, Warwick, CV34 5XN
• 8th January 2026 – Nuneaton, Jepson House, Manor Hospital Site, Manor Court Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 5HX
• 9th January 2026 – Rugby, Boughton Leigh Children’s Centre, Wetherall Way, Rugby, CV21 1LT

These clinics are appointment-based, and parents/carers can book through our online consent and booking platform or by contacting our service directly.

Who Can Attend
These clinics are open to

• School-aged children (Reception to Year 11) who have not yet received their flu vaccination
• Children requiring a repeat visit due to absence, illness, or other reasons
• Children with additional needs who may benefit from a quieter community setting

Booking/consent links

https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/userlogin.php
https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/

Contact Information

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the School-Aged Immunisation Service at:
Bewise.Immunise@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
024 76 96 1422.