Combe Down Surgery

RSV can cause pneumonia and other life-threatening condition in older adults, with thousands needing hospital care every year.

Everyone turning 75 on or after the 1st September 2024 will be offered a single dose of the RSV vaccination. There will also be a one off single dose for those aged 75-79. We will be in contact with you to book an appointment.

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday!

Please make sure that you are getting your prescription requests in with plenty of time.

Here at the surgery we love when patients give us feedback!

If you would like to let us know how your experience went please follow the link below to our online feedback form:

https://combedownsurgery.nhs.uk/contact/feedback-and-complaints/feedback-form

If you suffer from hay fever, here are some do's and don'ts you can try:

Do:
-Put petroleum jelly around your nostrils to trap the pollen
-Wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
-Shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash the pollen off
-Keep windows and doors such as much as possible
-Vacuum and dust regularly

Don't
-Cut or walk on grass
-Spend too much time outside
-Keep fresh flowers in the house
-Dry clothes outside (they can catch pollen)

Don’t need your GP appointment anymore?
Please cancel it and help someone else get seen sooner.
👉 Contact your surgery to cancel or reschedule.

We are hiring!

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

For more information or to apply visit: https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Combe-Down-Surgery-5/jobs?jk=f9249d86366d236b&start=0

Closing Date: 26/07/2024

We are hiring!

We are a successful and progressive team based in the beautiful outskirts of Bath. Due to growth of our patient list we are looking for a forward thinking and highly motivated receptionist to join our team. Rated outstanding by CQC, we believe in clinical excellence, working in a supportive, engaging environment which focuses on patient centred care.

For more information or to apply please visit: https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Combe-Down-Surgery-5/jobs?jk=24f27702eebd91eb&start=0

Closing Date: 02/08/2024

In England there are an estimated 602,391 dependent drinkers and only 18% are receiving treatment.

Alcohol awareness week is a week of raising awareness, campaigning for change and more. Alcohol awareness week 2024 will take place from 1-7th July on the theme of Understanding alcohol harm.

For more information on the theme please visit: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1/about-alcohol-awareness-week

The sun is out!

Most of us love the hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are some tips for coping in the hot weather!

1) Keep out the heat if you can especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothing and avoid activities that makes you hotter.

2) Cool yourself down by having cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks and have cold showers.

3) Keep your living space cool. You can close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down.

For more information please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Let's Eat Cake!

Combe Down Surgery will be hosting their very own bake off to help raise money for the Friends of Combe Down Surgery!

The bake off will be completely free to enter and will be hosted at the Friends of Combe Down Surgery Summer Fayre.

The cakes will be judged and there will be a mystery prize for first place.

If you would like to enter or would like more information please contact Mandy via email: [email protected]

The Friends of Combe Down Summer Fayre!

The friends of Combe Down Surgery would like to invite everyone to their summer fayre.
The event will be held in Combe Down Surgery Garden and all proceeds raised will go towards the friends charity, for the benefit of the patients here at the surgery.

If you have any donations please bring them to the surgery on Friday 28th June.

We look forward to seeing you!

Have you had your cervical screening appointment?

Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer. It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.

Please contact the surgery on 01225 832226 to book an appointment with one of our practice nurses once you have received your invitation.

Lots more information can be found on the NHS South West and website

As of Monday the 13th May women can now register for maternity care online!

Happy International Nurses Day to all the hardworking, lovely and caring nurses at Combe down Surgery and across the world.

We appreciate everything you do!
Today is for you.

Thank you👩🏽‍⚕️❤️‍🩹🩺

It's International Nurses Day!

A day to celebrate and thank the incredible nurses working tirelessly in the South West to provide safe, kind and effective care for all.

Keep an eye out as we share some of the faces of our nursing workforce, and why they love working where they do, throughout the day.

It's Sun Awareness Week!

Whilst the sun isn't always shining 😞, the UK have a week where we raise an awareness to the effects of long exposures to sunlight and to encourage people to practice sun safety.
The focus this year will be around raising awareness of non-melanoma skin cancer and best practices for people to check their skin for this very common type of skin cancer. However, the sun can cause all sorts of health problems, like dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Join us as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Week, which takes place from May 6–12, 2024, and help us make life easier for young people who are deaf.
Every year, the week promotes the social inclusion of those with hearing loss and also raises an awareness of the isolation that deaf people often encounter.

The following website includes some simple things that you can do to make things easier for both parties. Below are some simple deaf awareness tips to help improve communication.

https://deafaction.org/info-and-advice/deaf-awareness-tips/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJQH4tWB3UccZ2UmWWWwoc8TLrPgUdTN67troIGGp4NHRaYGemtC8fhoCCLYQAvD_BwE

May Bank Holiday is approaching...

Please ensure you have all your medication for the bank holiday weekend as we will not be open until Tuesday 7th. We hope you all have a lovely long weekend!!

The Stroke Association has designated May as their annual stroke awareness month otherwise known as ‘Make May Purple’. Their aim to to increase the awareness of stroke, stroke prevention and treatment and to raise funds for much needed research into this condition and support for stroke survivors.

https://www.thegoodcaregroup.com/news/make-may-purple-stroke-awareness-month/
Explores common signs of a stroke and how to act 'FAST' when they are present. They also explain what a stroke is for people that aren't sure and look into preventing a stroke based on lifestyle choices.

May 1st is Maternal Mental Health Day.

The term refers to the mental health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
We are using this awareness day to signpost woman who are struggling to reach out and seek support from a Maternal mental health service. These services combine maternity, reproductive health and psychological therapy for women experiencing moderate to severe or complex mental health difficulties directly arising from, or related to, their maternity experience.

Follow the link below to services in BANES, that can offer advice and support.
https://www.awp.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/perinatal-mental-health

The goal of World Immunisation Week, is to draw attention to the need for community involvement in combating diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.

World Immunisation Week is to protect more adults, children, and their communities from diseases that can be prevented by vaccination, so they can enjoy longer, happier lives.

The 50th anniversary of the Essential Programme on Immunisation (EPI) will be celebrated this year during World Immunisation Week.

Allergy awareness week takes place from the 22nd April to 28th April.

Any type of allergy can be difficult to live with and can negatively affect a person's quality of life. Regardless of whether you're dealing with seasonal allergies, food sensitivity, or other allergy challenges.

You can get the tools and knowledge you need to properly manage your allergies by clicking the link below. Despite the difficulties of having allergies, take use of their resources and feel empowered to enjoy life to the fullest.
https://www.allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/

Missed GP appointments costing NHS millions
You can read more into this using the following link!
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2019/01/missed-gp-appointments-costing-nhs-millions/

Spring COVID-19 Booster💉🌸

We have been sending out communications this week to eligible parties for the latest COVID-19 booster vaccination.

If you aren't sure of your eligibility, the reception team will be happy to advise you further.

We are hiring!!

Come work as one of our lovely GP receptionists at Combe Down Surgery and become apart of our amazing team.
The job description below intel's a brief overview of this vacancy; however, a detailed description of a typical day in the life of a receptionist can be found on our Indeed, which is linked below.
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f2d980c28a0552c1

We look forward to viewing your applications.

Many Thanks,
The Combe Down Surgery Team.

Every year on April 11, World Parkinson's Day takes place to increase awareness of Parkinson's disease.

It's not as easy as people imagine to live with Parkinson's. But you are not defined by it. You are still you. With Parkinson's disease, you are still capable of amazing things.
Everyone experiences Parkinson's disease in a unique way. Different symptoms, distinct experiences. Diagnosis is scary and there's no cure at this time. Parkinson's disease can be difficult to live with, but one thing stands out, The Parkinson's disease community is bright and brilliant.

ACTIVE FOR APRIL

Active for April, formerly known as Step up for 30, is Bowel Cancer UK's annual fundraising drive. As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, they are urging people to be sponsored and do something active every day for the entire month of April.

All you have to do to participate is to be active every day for the entire month of April.
You can register for ActiveApril as an individual, or why not form a team with your friends and family? Simply click the link below to sign up now.

https://fundraise.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/register/active-april/standard-challenge