Coleford Medical Practice

24/09/2025

🌟 Thank You for Your Feedback! 🌟
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our patients who took the time to complete the Friends & Family Test survey in August, following your appointment at the surgery.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We carefully consider every comment, and where concerns are raised, we continue to explore ways to improve our services to better meet your needs.

We’re pleased to share the results from August 2025.

💬 We’re proud that over 95% of respondents rated their experience as Good or Very Good. Thank you for your continued support!

10/09/2025

Return your used inhalers to a pharmacy to help reduce your carbon footprint.

The propellants used in some inhalers are powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Even after an inhaler is finished it still contains these environmentally damaging gases.
(Please be assured these gases are not harmful to you when you use your inhaler)

Return all used inhalers to your local pharmacy for
safe disposal - Returned inhalers will be incinerated which will
destroy the greenhouse gases and prevent inhaler plastics going to
landfill.

Don't throw used inhalers into your household waste or
recycling bins! Landfill disposal of inhalers is harmful to the
environment due to left over gases being released into the atmosphere.
Plastics from inhalers cannot be recycled using domestic recycling schemes.

Make each puff count! - Only order your inhaler when required to
reduce waste

If you have concerns about the environmental impact of your inhaler, make an appointment with your GP practice - don't stop using your inhaler!

10/09/2025

Unwanted or expired medicines?

Return them to your local Pharmacy for correct disposal.

Please don't flush, pour, or throw them away.

29/08/2025

BRUNSTON (DISPENSARY ONLY) is re-locating to Coleford Health Centre Dispensary. Opening times Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12.45pm, 13.30pm - 6.00pm.

Please note:
While the dispensary at Brunston is closing, the site will remain open as a Duty Hub, continuing to support patients in its current capacity.

Where to collect your medication:
You can now collect your prescriptions from Coleford Health Centre:

Via the outside dispensary window near the entrance

Or inside the building—just turn right before reaching the reception desk

Parking:
Free parking is available—please check the meter in the council car park for details.

Repeat prescriptions:
If you haven’t already, you can easily order your repeat medication by downloading the NHS App:

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

15/08/2025

Get Salt Smart

Did you know too much salt in your diet can cause high blood pressure?

Check the traffic lights on labels for lower salt options. For more information search 'NHS salt in your diet' online.

07/08/2025

During our IT merge some patients who were booked at our Brunston Surgery, or with our clinical pharmacist for telephone appointments, have not had their appointments transferred over to the new system. We apologise for any issues this may cause any of our patients.

We have reserved the appointments so patients who were seeing the clinicians can still attend, all appointments can be verified via the patient records.

We are asking any patients that had a telephone appointment booked to contact the surgery, or contact us via our website, so we can ensure your appointment still goes ahead.

01/08/2025

Coleford Medical Practice Newsletter – Autumn 2025

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31/07/2025

Let's talk about Lung Health

30/07/2025

Important Information Regarding the Practice IT System Merger

The formal merger of Blakeney Surgery and Coleford Medical Practice will take place on 1st August 2025 to become Dean Medical Practice. This will require an update to our clinical system, which will take place on 4th August 2025. During this time patients will unfortunately experience reduced services.

Please bear with us while the updates to the system are being implemented. We would like to thank all our patients for their consideration to our staff during this change.

Disruption during System Merger

During the system merger, the practice has limited access to systems, therefore we request that you only contact the practice if your condition is urgent during this period.

Think Pharmacy First

If you have a common condition such as a cold, cough, sore throat please visit your pharmacist for advice.
Pharmacists can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without having to see a GP. Each condition is subject to age eligibility when providing prescription medicine:
Sinusitis, Sore throat, Earache, Infected insect bite, Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection), Shingles, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.

You can find out more information on Pharmacy First here: https://healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/01/pharmacy-first-what-you-need-to-know/

What about my Repeat Medication?

We will be unable to process any routine repeats of medication between the 1st and 4th August, so please ensure you order any medication you may require in plenty of time. We will be issuing supplies in advance if appropriate to minimise any disruption.

We will be able to send prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy from 5th August 25.

Can I still use my online service for appointments and repeat prescriptions?
No, online services will be switched off during from 30/07/25 and will be unavailable until 8/8/25.

Please use the online forms on the Practice website to order repeat prescriptions until online services can be resumed. https://colefordmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/services/managing-your-health-online/online-forms/repeat-prescription-request/

If you have an Apple device or Smartphone, you can download the NHS App. You will need new registration details, so please ensure the practice has your up-to-date mobile number and email address. If you currently use the NHS App with an NHS login, you may need to log out or re-install the App so that it links with the new system.

If you are a new user please create an NHS Login: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-login/ or complete the online registration form and provide photo ID and something with your address on.

If you do not have these, please talk to us and we will help you sign up.

Can I register at the practice during this transition period?
We can accept registration forms during this period; however, the registration cannot be processed between 30/07/25 and 05/08/25. Registration forms will be processed as soon as possible after the merger.

24/07/2025

Long Covid Peer Support Group

24/07/2025

Family-friend monthly coffee morning at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

24/07/2025

Free 50+ men's only walking cricket and health group