New Coningsby Surgery

16/04/2026

📢 Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

We are now inviting eligible patients for their spring COVID-19 booster.

🧑‍⚕️ Who is eligible?
The spring vaccine is being offered to:
• People aged 75 years and over
• Residents in care homes for older adults
• People aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system

📅 When will I be invited?
Appointments will run between April and June, with those at highest risk contacted first.
You will usually be invited around 6 months after your last dose (but can have it from 3 months if needed).

If you are turning 75 between April and June, you don’t need to wait until your birthday — you can attend when invited.

💉 Which vaccine will I get?
You may be offered a vaccine from Pfizer, Moderna or Sanofi. These are updated vaccines designed to better protect against current COVID-19 variants.

⚠️ Side effects (common)
Most are mild and short-lived:
• Sore arm
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Mild flu-like symptoms

These usually settle within a week. Paracetamol and rest can help.

❗ Very rare serious side effects (seek urgent advice):
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Fast or irregular heartbeat

📌 If you are unwell on the day
Please do not attend if you have a fever or feel infectious — your appointment can be rearranged.

📱 How to book
You may be contacted by your GP practice or be able to book via the NHS App.

Getting vaccinated helps reduce your risk of severe illness this spring and summer.

Thank you

15/04/2026

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08/04/2026

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01/04/2026

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25/03/2026

📢 Patient Participation Group (PPG) Annual General Meeting

The PPG are inviting all our patients and carers to join them for the PPG AGM!

🗓 Date: Monday 20th April 2026
⏰ Time: 17:30 – 18:00
📍 Location: The Lions Den

Our PPG is a group of volunteer patients and carers who:
• Provide constructive feedback
• Support health awareness
• Help improve our surgery’s services

Non-PPG members are very welcome to attend the AGM. Please note that from 18:00, the PPG members’ meeting will begin, and non-members will be asked to leave.

⚠️ This session is not for complaints or medical advice.

All are welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!

25/03/2026

📢 Update on Cervical Screening Results

From 24 March 2026, if your cervical screening result requires a referral to colposcopy, you’ll be able to see it on the NHS App.

Here’s how it works:
📱 If you have the NHS App, you’ll get a notification there first.
✉️ If you don’t read it within 24 hours, a letter will be sent as a backup.
📩 Some patients may also receive an SMS notification.
📬 If you don’t have the NHS App, your result will be sent by post.

What you can do:
✅ Download the NHS App and enable notifications to get your results faster: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

💬 If you have questions, speak to your sample taker or GP practice.

This change is designed to make it quicker and easier to receive your results safely.

18/03/2026

💊 We’re Hiring: Full-Time Dispenser – New Coningsby Surgery 🏥

Are you a qualified dispenser ready to join a friendly, supportive team? Come help us deliver top-notch care to our patients! 💙

Why you’ll love working with us:
✨ NHS Pension (23.7%)
✨ 36 days annual leave including bank holidays
✨ Staff socials & monthly awards 🏆
✨ Free parking & sick pay 🚗
✨ Training & career growth opportunities 📚

You’ll need:
✔ NVQ Level 2 Dispensary Qualification
✔ Can-do attitude & attention to detail
✔ Driver’s licence & own transport

Flexible hours, collaborative team, and plenty of smiles along the way 😄

Apply now 👉 https://thewelbygroup.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=67d79b7e-fed5-4b31-8f28-ddad1dedaaac

Questions? Email Cheila at HR@welbyhealth.co.uk

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

💊 Did you know? You may be able to get contraception directly from your local pharmacy.

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service allows you to access advice and certain types of contraception directly from a pharmacist – without needing to see a GP first.

Through participating pharmacies, you may be able to:
• Start the contraceptive pill
• Continue your regular oral contraception
• Access emergency contraception (the morning after pill)

The service is free on the NHS, and consultations take place privately with a trained pharmacist.

This service helps make contraception more accessible and convenient, and may also reduce the need for a GP appointment for routine contraceptive care.

You can find out more here:
🔗https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

If you have questions about contraception options that are not pill-based, please speak to your GP or local sexual health clinic.

24/02/2026

🍬 Mapping Sweet Sensing in Type 2 Diabetes Study🍬
We are inviting volunteers to take part in a research study exploring sweet taste perception in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Study details:
-Online tasting session (1 hour)
-Online eating behaviour questionnaires
-Inconvenience allowance provided

Who we’re looking for:
-Adults with Type 2 diabetes (

16/02/2026

🌟 We’re hiring: Nurse Associate (Permanent, Full-Time) 🌟

Are you a compassionate, experienced Nurse Associate looking to make a real difference in your local community? We’ve got a fantastic opportunity at Coningsby Surgery 🩺

📍 Location: Coningsby
⏰ Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (08:00–18:30)
🗓 Start: ASAP
🤝 Flexible working options welcomed (let’s talk at interview!)

You’ll be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient care in general practice and supporting long-term condition management.

✨ What we offer:
*Competitive salary
*NHS Pension (23.7% contributions)
*36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
*Indemnity cover, sick pay & free parking
*Great team atmosphere, staff events & research opportunities
*Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that truly values its people at Welby Group.

📩 Apply here: https://thewelbygroup.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9da029b2-a009-46f3-a227-fd1029c2f743 or email hr@welbyhealth.co.uk with any questions.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

11/02/2026

💘 Valentine’s Date… With Your Cervix! 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Your cervix wants a check-up… and so do you! 😅

Cervical screening is a quick, simple test for women aged 25–64 that looks for HPV — a virus that can sometimes lead to cervical cancer. It only takes 10 minutes and could save your life.

📄 More info (and less awkward than a Valentine’s date): https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

This Valentine’s, show yourself some love — book your screening! 💖