Coatham Surgery

17/07/2025

🧪 CERVICAL SCREENING UPDATE 🧪
Now that we have a better test for HPV, how often people need to have cervical screening is changing in England from 1st July 2025. Women and people with a cervix aged 25-49 years who test HPV negative - meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years - will be invited every 5 years instead of every 3. Women aged 50 - 64 are invited every 5 years and this will remain the same.
For information on cervical screening visit https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer

15/07/2025

🎉 Farewell to Dr. Summers 🎉
After 36 Years of Dedicated Service

We are sad (but also proud) to announce that Dr. Summers will be retiring on 30th July 2025 after 36 wonderful years of caring for our community. 🩺💙

We warmly invite all patients and friends to stop by the surgery to say goodbye, share a memory, or just wish Dr. Summers well.

Drop in on 30th July 2025 between 10am and 12noon or leave a message at reception to be passed on.

Let’s send Dr. Summers off with the thanks and appreciation he truly deserves!

25/06/2025

📢 Mounjaro (weight loss injections) – Update for patients

From 23rd June 2025, GPs will be able to prescribe Mounjaro for a very specific group of patients.

You may be eligible if you have a BMI over 40 and have four or more of the following conditions:
• Diagnosed hypertension
• Diagnosed sleep apnoea
• Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
• Diagnosed cardiovascular disease
• Diagnosed hypercholesterolaemia

If you feel you meet the criteria, please complete an eConsult: https://coathamsurgery.webgp.com

If you do not meet the above criteria, we cannot prescribe Mounjaro under current NHS England guidance. However, there are other options to support weight loss, including:

Self-guided support tools
• NHS Weight Loss Plan App
• NHS Couch to 5k
• NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker
• NHS Food Scanner

Health and lifestyle support
• NHS Health Checks (for eligible patients)
• Diet and exercise advice

Referred NHS Services
• NHS Digital Weight Management Programme (BMI over 30 + diabetes or high blood pressure)
• Diabetes Prevention Programme (for pre-diabetes)
• NHS Specialist Weight Management Services (BMI 35–39.9 with a condition, or BMI 40+)

18/06/2025

🌞🧺 Celebrating National Picnic Day🧺🌞

Today our amazing team took a well-deserved break to celebrate **National Picnic Day** with a picnic right here at the surgery! 🩺💚

It was a lovely chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy some delicious food and sunshine (or maybe just the staff room vibes 😄). A big thank you to everyone who helped organise the spread — great food, great company, and lots of laughs all around!

Taking time to care for ourselves helps us continue to give our best care to our patients. Here’s to team spirit and little moments that make a big difference!

05/06/2025

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
Local crisis services haven’t changed and are still provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. It’s just a new telephone number to call.
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisis-advice

01/06/2025

🎗️💪 National Cancer Survivors Day | Celebrating Strength & Resilience 💛

Today, we honour every cancer survivor—those living with, through, and beyond cancer. Your courage, strength, and determination inspire us all. 🌟

At Coatham Surgery, we’re proud to walk alongside our patients—offering support not just during treatment, but long after. 💬🩺

Whether you’re:
✨ In remission
✨ Undergoing follow-up care
✨ Adjusting to life after cancer
—we’re here to support your health, your recovery, and your wellbeing.

💛 You are not alone.
💛 Your story matters.
💛 Today, we celebrate you.

31/05/2025

🚭🌍 World No To***co Day | May 31 💨

Today, we stand united in the fight against to***co. Quitting smoking is the single most impact choice you can make for your health. 💪❤️

Why quit?

🫁 Better lung and heart health
🧠 Enhanced mental clarity
💸 Save money
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 More time with loved ones
📉 Lower risk of cancer and chronic diseases

Need support? You're not alone.

📍 Stop Smoking South Tees offers free, friendly, and confidential support across Redcar and Cleveland. Services include:
🩺 One-on-one sessions with trained advisors
💊 Access to free ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) and medications like varenicline
📱 Support via phone, text, email, or in-person appointments
🧰 The "Swap to Stop" program: Get a free v**e starter kit to help you quit

📅 Walk-in clinics in Redcar:
Tuesday: Redcar Coast Family Hub, Rainbow Lane | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: Redcar Library | 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: Greengates Redcar | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

📞 Contact:
📧 Email: stopsmoking@middlesbrough.gov.uk
📞 Phone: 01642 727579

Take the first step today. Your future self will thank you. 💙

***coDay ***coFree

30/05/2025

✈️🌍 Planning a trip abroad? Don’t forget your travel vaccines! 🩺💉

Did you know Coatham Surgery offer free travel vaccinations to our patients?

Before you pack your bags, make sure your vaccinations are up to date to protect yourself against serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

📆 It’s best to book your travel health appointment at least 6–8 weeks before you travel.

At Coatham Surgery, we offer:
✅ Expert travel health advice
✅ Recommended travel vaccinations

🗺️ Common travel vaccines include:
• Hepatitis A & B
• Typhoid
• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio (Td/IPV)
• Yellow Fever
• Rabies (for certain destinations)

📞 Call us on 01642 483638 or speak to reception to book your travel vaccination appointment.

Stay safe. Travel smart. 💙

30/05/2025

🌍✨ World MS Day | Standing Together with Our MS Community💙🧠

Today, we join the global movement to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — a condition that affects the nervous system and the lives of many right here in our community.

At Coatham Surgery, we’re dedicated to supporting our patients every step of the way. Whether it’s managing symptoms, coordinating treatments, or just lending a listening ear, we’re here for you! 💪🩺

🔹 Regular check-ups & personalized care 🩻
🔹 Specialist referrals & therapies 💉
🔹 Advice on symptom management 🧘‍♀️
🔹 Emotional support & wellbeing 💬❤️

If you or someone you love has MS, remember — you’re never alone. Reach out anytime. 🤝💙

Let’s raise our voices and spread hope together! 🌟

29/05/2025

🌍 Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Week 🩺🍎
This week, we’re shining a light on Type 2 Diabetes—a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide. The good news? With awareness, education, and lifestyle changes, it can often be prevented or managed effectively.

🔹 What is Type 2 Diabetes?
It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough, leading to high blood sugar levels.

🔹 Risk Factors:

Family history
Being overweight
Sedentary lifestyle
Poor diet
Age (45+)
High blood pressure

🔹 Prevention & Management Tips:
✅ Eat a balanced diet
✅ Stay active
✅ Get regular check-ups
✅ Manage stress
✅ Avoid smoking and limit alcohol

Let’s talk, learn, and take steps—together. 💙

Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

Finding out your risk only takes a few minutes using the Diabetes UK risk tool – it could be the most important thing you do today.

More info ➡️ https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

22/05/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/