Combe Coastal Practice

23/02/2026

One Ilfracombe and the Wellbeing team are running a 6 week healthy living workshop in Ilfracombe. These sessions are for over 18s.

Example of Areas covered:
Making changes, stages of change, goal setting and habit formation.
Healthy eating. Label reading, understanding macro and micro nutrients, understanding energy balance
Physical activity: how much PA should we be doing, monitoring and setting activity targets
Mindfulness, dealing with stress, sleep hygiene
Dealing with relapse/lapse.

Please call 07300 214263 and leave a message if interested or email n.purdy-guevara@nhs.net with your details.

19/02/2026

Please be aware, the practice will be closed for staff training from 1pm TODAY. Please continue to contact us for anything urgent. We will reopen from 8am tomorrow, 20th February 2026.

18/02/2026

Reminder, the practice will be closed for staff training from 1pm tomorrow the 19th February 2026. Please continue to contact us for anything urgent. We will reopen from 8am the following day, 20th February 2026.

12/02/2026

Please be aware, the practice will be closed for staff training from 1pm on the 19th February 2026. Please continue to contact us for anything urgent. We will reopen from 8am the following day, 20th February 2026.

12/02/2026

02/02/2026

🚨 Important Monday Morning Reminder!
Monday mornings are our busiest time of the week. Whilst we have seen a decrease in non-urgent calls on Mondays there are still some that would be better if they were later in the afternoon or later in the week! Please only call Today if your concern is urgent and needs attention today. Routine or non-urgent queries are best handled later in the week or during our quieter afternoon periods. We may ask you to call back if appropriate.

Here’s a quick reminder about the best times to call the practice

Combe Coastal Practice Call Guide

08:30 – 12:00
➡️ Monday mornings: urgent for today only
➡️ Urgent appointments only (appointments needed this week)

12:00 – 14:00
➡️ Staff breaks – wait times may be longer
➡️ If your query isn’t urgent, please call later

14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Our quietest period – ideal for routine GP and nursing appointments

💻 You can also submit routine requests online anytime, with medical requests open 07:00 to 18:30 Mon-Fri:

Contact us about your request

01/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: Help Us Reduce Call Wait Times
Thank you to everyone who’s already helping us keep our phone lines moving smoothly.
Here’s a quick reminder about the best times to call the practice, especially for routine queries.
Why this matters:
Our latest data shows that 68% of calls during peak times are for routine, non-urgent appointments. By calling at quieter times, we can halve wait times and make sure urgent callers get through more quickly.
🚨 Important Monday Morning Reminder!
Monday mornings are our busiest time of the week. Please only call on a Monday morning if your concern is urgent and needs attention that day. Routine or non-urgent queries are best handled later in the week or during our quieter afternoon periods. We may ask you to call back if appropriate.
Combe Coastal Practice Call Guide
08:30 – 12:00
➡️ Monday mornings: urgent for today only
➡️ Urgent appointments only (appointments needed this week)
12:00 – 14:00
➡️ Staff breaks – wait times may be longer
➡️ If your query isn’t urgent, please call later
14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Our quietest period – ideal for routine GP and nursing appointments
💻 You can also submit routine requests online anytime, with medical requests open 07:00 to 18:30 Mon-Fri:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83096
Thank you for helping us continue to support our local community.

Contact us about your request

26/01/2026

🚨 Important Monday Morning Reminder!
Monday mornings are our busiest time of the week. Please only call Today if your concern is urgent and needs attention today. Routine or non-urgent queries are best handled later in the week or during our quieter afternoon periods. We may ask you to call back if appropriate.

Here’s a quick reminder about the best times to call the practice

Combe Coastal Practice Call Guide

08:30 – 12:00
➡️ Monday mornings: urgent for today only
➡️ Urgent appointments only (appointments needed this week)

12:00 – 14:00
➡️ Staff breaks – wait times may be longer
➡️ If your query isn’t urgent, please call later

14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Our quietest period – ideal for routine GP and nursing appointments

💻 You can also submit routine requests online anytime, with medical requests open 07:00 to 18:30:

Contact us about your request

25/01/2026

⏰ Reminder: Help Us Reduce Call Wait Times

Thank you to everyone who’s already helping us keep our phone lines moving smoothly.
Here’s a quick reminder about the best times to call the practice, especially for routine queries.

Why this matters:
Our latest data shows that 68% of calls during peak times are for routine, non-urgent appointments. By calling at quieter times, we can halve wait times and make sure urgent callers get through more quickly.

🚨 Important Monday Morning Reminder!
Monday mornings are our busiest time of the week. Please only call on a Monday morning if your concern is urgent and needs attention that day. Routine or non-urgent queries are best handled later in the week or during our quieter afternoon periods. We may ask you to call back if appropriate.

Combe Coastal Practice Call Guide

08:30 – 12:00
➡️ Monday mornings: urgent for today only
➡️ Urgent appointments only (appointments needed this week)

12:00 – 14:00
➡️ Staff breaks – wait times may be longer
➡️ If your query isn’t urgent, please call later

14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Our quietest period – ideal for routine GP and nursing appointments

💻 You can also submit routine requests online anytime, with medical requests open 07:00 to 18:30:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83096

Thank you for helping us continue to support our local community.

Contact us about your request

19/01/2026

🚨 Important Monday Morning Reminder!
Monday mornings are our busiest time of the week. Please only call Today if your concern is urgent and needs attention today. Routine or non-urgent queries are best handled later in the week or during our quieter afternoon periods. We may ask you to call back if appropriate.

Here’s a quick reminder about the best times to call the practice

Combe Coastal Practice Call Guide

08:30 – 12:00
➡️ Monday mornings: urgent for today only
➡️ Urgent appointments only (appointments needed this week)

12:00 – 14:00
➡️ Staff breaks – wait times may be longer
➡️ If your query isn’t urgent, please call later

14:00 – 18:00
➡️ Our quietest period – ideal for routine GP and nursing appointments

💻 You can also submit routine requests online anytime, with medical requests open 07:00 to 18:30:

Contact us about your request

16/01/2026

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for a new Patient Services Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.

About the role:
As a Patient Services Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our patients and wider practice team. This is a patient-facing role in a busy environment, ideal for someone who is organised, calm under pressure, and enjoys helping others.

Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting patients with enquiries in person and over the phone
• Managing appointments and patient requests
• Carrying out general administrative duties
• Working closely with the wider practice team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

We’re looking for someone who:
Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Is organised, reliable, and a strong team player
Can work well in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience in a healthcare or administrative role is desirable, but not essential

What we offer:
Competitive hourly rate
Supportive and welcoming team
Training and development opportunities
Potential for a permanent role

To apply, please follow this link:

Combe Coastal Practice