Coulby Medical Practice

07/04/2026

📱Patient Notice📱
If you are a patient with us and you have changed your contact telephone number or would like us to have your mobile number or email, please click this link - https://www.coulbymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/about/updating-your-details/ - which will direct you to our website to change any details.
This will help to ensure our telephone appointments are able to be completed, your annual review text messages will be successfully sent and as a result save a lot of appointments from being missed.
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Updating Your DetailsPlease use the form below to update your details and/or the details of anyone in your householdYour detailsTitle(Required) Mr Mrs Ms Miss Mx OtherPlease enter your title hereName(Required) First Middle Last Date of birth(Required) Day Month YearSex(Required) Male FemaleNHS numbe...

07/04/2026

✨HOW WE'VE WORKED HARD FOR YOU IN MARCH✨

02/04/2026

Swapping screens for shared activities - like reading together at bedtime - is one of the simplest ways to support your child's development and help them establish healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for more

01/04/2026

Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a real difference to their development. Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for practical guidance.

24/03/2026

Cervical Screening Programme

First, an NHS App message will be sent. This will appear as an NHS App notification.
• If someone has the NHS App downloaded but doesn’t have notifications switched on, they may also receive an SMS message to remind them to check the NHS App.
• If the NHS App message isn’t read within 24/72 hours of delivery or for those where a digital communication isn’t possible, a
physical letter will be posted as a backup.

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

**Meningitis Outbreak 2026**
We are aware there has recently been media coverage and discussion regarding the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine, and some patients have contacted the practice with queries.
We would like to clarify the current position within the NHS.
There is currently no MenB vaccination programme for adults available as part of the NHS Vaccination Schedule. Unfortunately, this means the practice is unable to offer the vaccine to adults. We are aware there are local private providers available.
The MenB vaccine was introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1st May 2015.
This means:
• If you are a teenager or young adult born before 1 May 2015, you will not have received the MenB vaccine as part of the NHS schedule
• The MenB vaccine is now routinely offered to babies as part of the NHS childhood schedule at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 12 months (1 year old)
If your child is eligible for the vaccine, they will automatically be invited as part of their routine childhood immunisations.

For further information about meningitis and vaccinations, please visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

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Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

24/03/2026

✨HOW WE'VE WORKED HARD FOR YOU IN FEBRUARY✨

20/03/2026

🦷World Oral Health Day - 20th March 2026🦷

20/03/2026

🦷🪥World Oral Health Day - Friday 20th March🦷🪥
This World Oral Health Day we're encouraging everyone to Be Smile Smart by taking simple steps to protect their teeth and gums.

Here are 3 ways you can set up your kids with great oral health habits for life:
🦷Brush teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Brush before bed and one other time during the day.
🪥Spit don't rinse excess toothpaste after brushing to get the full enamel-strengthening benefits of fluoride.
🍰🍭❌🥛🥕Swap sugary treats and drinks for healthier options, milk and water.
Get more tips and sugar swap ideas at
📲https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-you/nhs-dentistry

18/03/2026

🌟Patient Participation Morning - You're Invited!🌟

We are pleased to invite all patients to our upcoming Patient Participation Morning on Thursday 19th March at Coulby Medical Practice.
PPG's give patients a voice in how their GP surgery runs. They typically:
✏️Share feedback about patient experiences,
✏️Suggest improvements to services (appointments, communication, access)
✏️Help the practice understand community needs.

Come along and speak to our team about becoming a member of our PPG.
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10/03/2026

📣PLEASE BE AWARE📣
Coulby Medical Practice will be closed on Wednesday 18th March from 1pm-6:30pm for staff training. We will reopen from 8am on Thursday 19th March.

For urgent assistance during this period please call 111 or 999.
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