Combe Down Surgery

09/03/2026

We are closed for a staff training afternoon on Thursday, 12th March 2026. Combe Down Surgery will be closed between 14:00 and 17:00; however, our triage forms and phone lines will remain open.

16/02/2026

09/02/2026

Your heart is really important.
The heart pumps blood around the body to keep you alive.

Heart disease is a health problem that affects your heart and arteries.
It can happen when your arteries get blocked by too much fat sticking to the wall of your artery.

If your arteries get blocked or damaged, your heart cannot work properly. It has to work harder to pump blood around your body.
If this happens in the arteries in your heart or brain, it is very serious.
It can cause problems like a heart attack or a stroke.

There are lots of small changes you can make to keep your heart healthy.
-Eat healthy foods
-Manage your weight
-Manage stress
-Stop smoking
-Drink less alcohol
-Move more

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer.
Share your story, support those affected, and advocate for people-centred care.
Your voice can inspire change!

26/01/2026

- You can access NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk, by calling 111 or via the NHS App.
- You will be asked a series of questions about your or someone else's symptoms.
-Based on your answers you will be either, provided with care or directed to the right healthcare service.

You could be directed to:
- An urgent treatment centre
-Being booked in to see a local specialist
-Speaking directly to a healthcare professional
-Going to A&E if needed.

12/01/2026

Antibiotics play an important role in treating bacterial infections. However, they are not effective against illnesses caused by viruses such as colds or flu.
Most viral infections improve on their own without antibiotics.
Using antibiotics when they are not needed can lead to antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health concern, as resistant bacteria can spread and cause more serious infections.

Information based on NHS guidance.

05/01/2026

Get involved in the Dry January Campaign!

are running a Dry January Campaign to support people to drink more healthily.

Alcohol can affect both our short-term and long-term health. In the short term it may lead to headaches, poor sleep, and feeling unwell the next day. Over time, drinking alcohol can also increase the risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, and some cancers.

Why not try the Dry January Challenge!

Information adapted from Alcohol Change UK

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Combe Down Surgery!

21/11/2025

Our shoe boxes are now packed to the brim and ready to bring big smiles to children in need this Christmas!
A huge thank you to our amazing staff who have contributed items and helped pack every single shoe box.
It’s truly been a labour of love, and we couldn’t be prouder of the team.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!