Combe Coastal Practice

05/05/2026

Each year, the NHS wastes approximately £300 million on unused medicines in England. A significant proportion of this waste is avoidable, often arising when patients routinely order more medication than they need. Every pound spent on wasted medicines is a pound less available for delivering vital NHS services.

This picture shows some of the medications found in a Patient's home that had not been used. The total cost to the NHS for this medication was £145.35.

Please click on the link below to open a video explaining the problems in Devon with wasted medication and the cost to the NHS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ar3avDZGWg

30/04/2026

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

We’re growing our team and looking for our next fantastic colleague to join us at Combe Coastal!

It’s an exciting time here at the practice as we review and improve how we work, helping us build a stronger, future-ready team 💙

Are you friendly, approachable, and bring a positive, can-do attitude? Do you care about delivering excellent service and making a real difference to patients? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://uk.indeed.com/job/patient-services-administrator-e9124d4d6e14a7b6

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be a great fit!

Combe Coastal Practice

28/04/2026

BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE 4TH MAY 2026

Combe Coastal Practice will be closed this Monday 4th May 2026 for the bank holiday.

Ilfracombe Surgery re-opens on Tuesday 5th at 08:00am
Combe Martin Surgery re-opens on Tuesday 5th at 08:30am
Woolacombe Surgery re-opens on Wednesday 6th at 08:30am

If you need to be seen or speak to someone urgently and cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please call NHS 111.

IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE PHONE 999

Enjoy your weekend 🌷

28/04/2026

*** Important Notice ***

Combe Martin Surgery will be closed this afternoon, Tuesday 28th April, due to staff illness.

Our surgery at Ilfracombe remains open as usual, please call 01271 863119, if you have an urgent enquiry.

Combe Martin Surgery will re-open on Wednesday 29th April at 8:30am.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

Please see the free bus timetable below😊

You’re warmly invited to a Wellbeing Event at The Lantern on Thursday 30th April, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
This event is for people aged 60+ and offers a great opportunity to learn about local activities, groups, and support available in your area. It’s also a lovely chance to socialise and connect with others in a relaxed setting.
Community transport is available, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
We would love to see you there!

19/04/2026

🚗 Polite Notice Regarding Car Park Use

We kindly remind everyone that the car parks at all three of our surgeries are privately owned and are strictly for the use of our staff and patients. At Woolacombe Surgery, this also includes churchgoers.

We ask that all visitors are mindful of this and comply with these guidelines. Our car parks are not free for general public use or for any other purposes.

At our Ilfracombe Surgery, we have recently had the car park resurfaced, and line marking was scheduled to take place today. Unfortunately, due to vehicles being parked on the premises without authorisation, this work has been unable to go ahead as planned.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our car park accessible at all times including the weekends.

Thank you for your understanding.

17/04/2026

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17/04/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️

Combe Martin Surgery will be operating a reduced service this morning, so we kindly ask that you only attend if you have a scheduled appointment.

The surgery will be closed this afternoon.

If you need to get in touch, please call us on 01271 863119, or contact us online via our website or by using the link below:

🔗 https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83096

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Contact us about your request

16/04/2026

📢 Important Notice

Combe Martin Surgery will be operating a reduced service tomorrow morning, so we kindly ask that you only attend if you have a scheduled appointment.

The surgery will then be closed tomorrow afternoon.

If you need to get in touch, please continue to call us on 01271 863119, or contact us online via our website or by using the link below:

🔗 https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83096

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Contact us about your request

16/04/2026

You’re warmly invited to a Wellbeing Event at The Lantern on Thursday 30th April, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

This event is for people aged 60+ and offers a great opportunity to learn about local activities, groups, and support available in your area. It’s also a lovely chance to socialise and connect with others in a relaxed setting.

Community transport is available, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

We would love to see you there!