Colne Valley Group Practice

26/05/2026

☀️ Hot Weather Reminder ☀️

With the warmer weather expected over the next few days, please remember to stay safe in the heat:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧴 Wear sunscreen and light clothing
🏠 Try to keep cool during the hottest part of the day
👶 Keep an extra eye on children, older relatives, and vulnerable family members and neighbours.

If you feel unwell, dizzy, dehydrated, or experience symptoms that are worsening, please seek medical advice.

For urgent medical help when we are closed, please contact NHS 111. In a medical emergency, always call 999.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine from all at Colne Valley Group Practice ☀️

19/05/2026

We will be closed from 1pm today for staff training and will reopen as usual tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your understanding 💙

08/05/2026

Thank you for your patience and understanding today 💙

Our team are working really hard to help everyone as quickly as possible while we are a little short-staffed. Please bear with us if our phone lines are busier than usual.

For non-urgent requests, PATCHS or dropping requests into the surgery may be quicker alternatives today 😊

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

📚📖 Exam Season is almost here and it can be a stressful time for many children and young people.

A little extra support, reassurance and understanding can make a big difference during this time.

Here are some simple ways you can help your child manage stress, stay motivated and look after their wellbeing throughout exam season 💙

30/04/2026

🌟 Colleague of the Month - April 🌟

This month’s superstar is Anne England, our amazing Assistant Practice Manager! 👏✨

While our Practice Manager was away, Anne didn’t just step up… she basically captained the whole ship 🚢 — steering us through the madness, keeping everything afloat, and somehow still smiling through it all!

From juggling a million things at once to keeping the team on track, she absolutely carried us last month and made it look effortless!

Anne, you’ve been an absolute star ⭐ and we’re so lucky to have you!

30/04/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Closure Notice!

We will be closed on Monday 4th May and reopen again Tuesday 5th May at 8am.

We hope you all enjoy the bank holiday 💙

29/04/2026

📢 Recruitment Update

Thank you to everyone who applied for our recent Admin role – we’ve had a fantastic response!

Applications are now closed, and we’ll be reviewing and shortlisting over the next couple of days.

If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to interview by Friday 1st May.

We really appreciate the time and effort everyone has taken to apply 💙

23/04/2026

Good Luck to Dr Scott Miller! 🏃‍♂️

This weekend, Dr Scott Miller will be taking on the incredible challenge of running the London Marathon!

All of us here at Colne Valley Group Practice are right behind him and wish him the very best of luck. We know he’ll do us all proud! 👏

We’re sure many of our patients would like to join us in cheering him on too – feel free to leave your good luck messages below! 💬

Go smash it, Scott! 💪✨

22/04/2026

An allergy is where your body reacts to something that's normally harmless, like pollen or dust. The symptoms can be mild, but for some people they can be very serious.
Read more about allergy causes, symptoms and when to call 999 - visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/