Coventry Road Practice

03/10/2025

WE'RE HIRING!🎉

A fantastic opportunity is now available to join the team here at Coventry Road Practice.

We are looking for ...

GP RECEPTIONIST

Hours:
Monday 12-7
Wednesday 8-12
Friday 8-4
(19 hours per week).
Flexibility is essential as holiday cover will be required.

Previous experience is favourable but not essential.

Do you think that you have what it takes to join our team?
Apply with your CV - 2314 Coventry Road, Sheldon B26 3JS or please send your CV to emily.hobson7@nhs.net before Friday 17th October 2025.

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It really is a fab team to work with, we can't wait to hear from you

24/09/2025

Do you know your numbers?
⚠️ High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often has no symptoms, but can be dangerous if left unmanaged.
👨‍⚕️ If you’re aged 40 and above, visit a community pharmacy to get a free blood pressure check.

24/09/2025

Umbrella, in partnership with the Birmingham & Solihull Vaccination Team, will begin offering routine mpox and gonorrhoea vaccinations in September as part of a national programme to protect those most at risk and reduce the spread of infection.

You may be eligible if you are:

• GBMSM with a bacterial STI in the past 12 months
• GBMSM with 5+ s*xual partners in the last 3 months
• A s*x worker engaging in condomless s*x
• Someone at high s*xual health risk (e.g. multiple recent partners or STI history)

Eligibility is assessed by a clinical team based on your s*xual health history.

To book an appointment: https://my.drdoctor.co.uk/clinic/BAVC

0121 371 8445 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)

BSOLVaccinationBookings@uhb.nhs.uk (please allow 48 hours’ notice)

Birmingham City Council Solihull Council Healthy Brum

29/08/2025

We are working with the Royal College of GP's to review patient access to services, capacity within the practice and demand for appointments and other healthcare needs.

We are currently looking at ways we can improve and we are open to suggestions you may have as to ways that you feel we could potentially improve our access. Please feel free to get in touch.

The programme of improvement is running up until the end of January 2026.

29/07/2025

Family hubs are local centres where children, young people and families can access support and take part in fun activities. Some services offer drop in drop in sessions, whilst others require booked appointments. Please see the below link to find out more -

Solihull Family Hubs are local centres where children, young people, parents, and carers can access support and take part in fun activities! About us Hubs and activities Start for Life Services and providers Connect with us Have your say

22/07/2025

Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus. It is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

01/07/2025

Our test results for our friends and family test in June are in!

We are delighted and very proud to share these results with you. One of the lovely comments was - 'This surgery is a amazing, if only all NHS GP Surgeries were as good as this one, friendly, informative staff that go the extra mile, they care about the patients and always put them first!!'

If you would like to see all of the results please click the link below:

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30/06/2025

We are aware that recent media coverage has reported the availability of Mounjaro through the NHS. Please see the below.
If you are eligible there is no need to contact us, we will contact you if you meet all the required criteria.

20/06/2025

We're set for a scorcher this weekend. Please see the below advice on how to stay safe in the hot weather. ☀️

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17/06/2025

The cancer bus tour is back in and this month. They be visiting six locations across the region, where you’ll have opportunity to speak to staff from different organisations, including the NHS, Healthwatch Birmingham, Healthwatch Solihull, Breast Cancer Now, and Aquarius Charity.
If you're interested in free health checks, learning about support available for you, and what to do if you spot the signs of cancer, come join them.

17/06/2025

📍 We have been notified of a local measles outbreak. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can lead to serious complications, particularly in young children.

Children who are not vaccinated with the MMR vaccine are at increase risk of catching and spreading disease.

Please ensure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccination. If you child has missed a dose or is not vaccinated, contact practice as soon as possible to arrange an appointment.

Kind regards, Coventry road practice

06/05/2025

Want to read our latest friends and family results?

We are SO proud of them. We work so hard to deliver great patient care. It's so lovely to read all the comments that were left by our patients.

Click the link below to have a read now:

https://www.coventryroadpractice.co.uk/friends-and-family-test-results