Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries

16/06/2026

⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️

We have been made aware of a scam targeting patients registered with GP practices threatening that the patient will be removed from the practice list.

What You Should Do:
1. Stay Alert: Be cautious of any unsolicited calls, texts, or emails asking for your personal details.
2. Do Not Share Personal Information: GP practices will never ask for sensitive personal information in this manner.
3. Verify Authenticity: If you are unsure about any communication claiming to be from your GP practice, contact us directly using our official phone number or email.

Please remain vigilant and share this message with others who may be at risk.

08/06/2026

Carers Week (8th-14th June 2026) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

The theme for Carers Week 2026 is Building Carer Friendly Communities. This will highlight the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere. The campaign will be brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations taking action to ensure more communities understand, recognise, and empower carers.

To find out more, please visit⬇️
https://www.carersweek.org/building-carer-friendly-communities/

30/05/2026

⚠️Important information about sharps bins (needles & lancets)⚠️

We have received new instructions from the Local Medical Committee (LMC) clarifying the correct arrangements for sharps disposal. We want to make sure all patients have up to date information on how to safely return used sharps bins.

❌ GP practices should NOT accept sharps bins from patients ❌

This is because, under NHS England guidance, sharps from the public must be managed through participating community pharmacies or local council services, not GP surgeries.

What patients should do:
• Return sealed sharps bins to a participating community pharmacy. There are many pharmacies in Norfolk that provide this service, you can find a full list here ⬇️
https://communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk/Services/19360

• If you can’t get to a participating pharmacy, you can arrange home collection by contacting your District Council.

• Please note that for boxes with a purple lid you will need to contact your District Council to arrange collection and disposal.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe. If you’re unsure where to return your sharps, your pharmacy or local council will be able to advise.

22/05/2026

📢 Important Notice: May Bank Holiday Closure 📢

Please be advised that we will be closed on Monday 25th May 2026 for the Spring Bank Holiday.

If you require medical assistance on this day, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111, or, in the event of an emergency, call 999.

Please use the link below for Norfolk and Suffolk pharmacies that will be open on Monday 25th May ⬇️

People across Norfolk and Suffolk are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy if they need health help or advice this bank holiday Monday (25 May). Pharmacists can offer expert advice on a range of common illnesses, including coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections, and aches and pains. T...

12/05/2026

It is International Nurses' Day and we are currently recruiting for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Practice Nurse to join and enhance our friendly and supportive GP practice team.

For further details and to apply, please visit⬇️
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2254-24-0010

12/05/2026

International Nurses' Day is celebrated around the world every year on 12th May, which is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

Despite working through challenging circumstances, nursing staff continue to go above and beyond to deliver highly skilled, safety-critical care to patients every single day.

Nurses' Day is a chance to recognise and say thank you for all that nurses do🫶

01/05/2026

📢 Important Notice: May Bank Holiday Closure Dates 📢

Please be advised that we will be closed on the following dates for the May Bank Holidays:
Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May – Closed
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May – Closed

If you require medical assistance on these dates, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111, or, in the event of an emergency, call 999.

29/03/2026

Coltishall and Spixworth Surgeries will be closed on Good Friday (3rd April) and Easter Monday (6th April).

For life threatening emergencies during this time, please call 999. For any urgent medical needs during this time, please call 111.

For Norfolk and Waveney Pharmacy opening times over the Easter Bank Holiday, please visit:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/03/Norfolk-and-Waveney-Easter-2026.pdf

26/03/2026

📢NEW SERVICE

We are pleased to say we are now able to offer the following services for our patients:
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal

If you wish to book an appointment or discuss your options, please contact Reception after 10:30am.

18/03/2026

📢Update following the outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent.

Children born after 1 May 2015 who are fully vaccinated will have received the MenB vaccine as part of the NHS schedule.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) makes decisions on vaccination programmes following careful consideration of independent expert advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI does not currently recommend a routine MenB booster vaccination for adolescents and young adults. The JCVI routinely reviews new evidence as it emerges and UKHSA will be advising that the JCVI considers this most recent outbreak to confirm their latest advice.

In line with the above information, the Practice will not be offering any vaccinations outside of the recommended schedule.

For further information, please visit⬇️

Find out about the MenB vaccine for children, including who should have it, how to get it, side effects and how well it works.